Panie Mountains

The Apuan Alps mountain range represents the heart of our territory,a mountainous area among the most typical and varied of the Italian peninsula for the richness of the landscapes it holds, from deep valleys to very inclined slopes,environments as varied and contrasting as ever, which favor the floristic and faunal richness of the territory. Rocky slopes, a thousand paths, peaks that overlook the sea. majestic natural sculptures, such as the Panie massif and the huge natural arch of Mount Forato. The Apuan Alps are also known worldwide for the beauty of their marbles and for the deep abysses and large cavities of the karst underground.

The Pania della Croce is the fourth highest peak of all the Apuan Alps, it is among the most famous Apuan peaks and because of its elegant lines and commanding position is often called "The Queen of the Apuan Alps." The Comprensorio delle Panie is a mountain group of considerable scenic, mountaineering, naturalistic and geological interest. It is possible to reach the peaks from the trails that start from Fornovolasco and Vergemoli.

Directions to the summit of Pania della Croce on foot:

From Levigliani, Voltoline, Passo dell'Alpino, Foce di Mosceta, trail 126.