Toscana Case Apuane Antognano · Garfagnana
Green hills and the peaks of the Apuan Alps seen from Antognano

Garfagnana · Apuan Alps · Lunigiana

A mountain holiday, right on the trail

From castles, churches and abbeys to food markets and festivals, beautiful beaches and trekking through the Apuan Alps: there is plenty to do when you stay with us. You will find maps and event information in the homes. And if you don’t want to go far, the pool with a view is just steps away.

Antognano

A stone village 553 metres up

The village of vaults: stone houses gathered in a single cluster among vineyards and olive groves, with the view opening onto the Apuan Alps. A quiet place where nature is the real star.

  • 553 mabove sea level
  • 2 homeswith open mountain views
  • 1 pooloverlooking the valley
Stone path between the lawn and the house, with the mountains behind

Not to be missed

Places to visit

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    Apuan Alps and marble quarries

    Limestone ridges, panoramic trails and the famous marble quarries: the regional park is the backdrop you see from the pool.

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    Orecchiella Nature Park

    Beech woods, small lakes and family-friendly trails in the heart of the Garfagnana Apennines.

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    Grotta del Vento

    One of the most beautiful caves in Italy, with guided tours among stalactites, underground lakes and galleries.

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    Equi Terme

    A small spa village with sulphur springs, caves and the Solco di Equi gorge, just a few kilometres away.

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    Mount Argegna and the Sanctuary of the Guardia

    A short climb to the sanctuary, with one of the widest views over the Apuan Alps, Garfagnana and Lunigiana.

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    Cinque Terre

    The colourful seaside villages of Liguria are an easy day trip: the perfect contrast to the mountains.

The stone bell tower of the parish church of San Lorenzo among the trees

Hiking and villages

Trails, churches and castles

Walks through olive groves and chestnut woods start right from the door; by car you can reach the mountain huts of the Apuan Alps, Romanesque churches such as San Lorenzo and the castles of Lunigiana.

  • Hikes for every level, from families to experienced walkers
  • Medieval villages and Romanesque churches minutes away
  • Trail maps and tips available in the homes

Local flavours

Where to eat, shop and celebrate

Our trusted addresses, the same ones we recommend to friends.

Places to eat

  • Ristorante Il BaffardelloMetra
  • Il BorghettoPieve San Lorenzo
  • Mini HotelGramolazzo

Grocery stores and local produce

  • Cheese and cured meats – Caseificio Davini Nicolao (Mrs Elvira)Metra
  • Marzia Bachini’s MiniMarketCasola
  • MiniMarket Il BaffardelloMetra
  • Bar Tabacchi, newsagent (station)Casola

Festivals

  • Mangia LongaCasola
  • Apple Festival (Festa dei Pomi)Codiponte
  • Chestnut FestivalCasola
  • Medieval FestivalGragnola
  • Donkey Race (Palio dei Somari)Pugliano
  • Wild Boar FestivalMetra

Festivals usually take place in July, August and September.

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