Tuscan-Emilian Apennines National Park – Tuscany: endless ridges, silent forests and landscapes that breathe antiquity. The Tuscan-Emilian Apennines National Park stretches between Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, embracing the Apennine ridge between the provinces of Lucca and Massa-Carrara on the Tuscan side. It is a territory of plateaus, wooded valleys, waterfalls, rocky peaks and high pastures, with a very rich biodiversity and uncontaminated environments that vary from the valley floor to the pure mountains. 🥾 Excursions through woods and ridge views: The park is crisscrossed by a network of well-marked trails, including a section of the famous Sentiero Italia and the . You walk through beech forests, fir trees, streams and panoramic ridges, with itineraries suitable for all levels of hiking, even in winter with snowshoes or cross-country skis. 👉 Tip: Climb towards Monte Prado, the highest peak in Tuscany, for a panorama that embraces the Apuan Alps, sea and Apennine valleys. 🌲 Old-growth forests and rare biodiversity: The protected area preserves centuries-old woods and mountain habitats where rare species such as Apennine wolf, golden eagle, deer and alpine salamander live. The beech forests of ancient origin are part of the UNESCO Network of World Heritage Natural Sites. 👉 Tip: Visit the Lama Rossa Forest or the Cerreto Pass area to immerse yourself in the wildest and quietest landscapes. 🏘️ Villages, culture and traditions of the ridge: On the Tuscan side there are small stone villages such as Equi Terme, Casola in Lunigiana, Comano and Zeri, where you can breathe rural traditions, local crafts and mountain gastronomy. The architecture is simple but suggestive, surrounded by greenery and quiet. 👉 Tip: Explore Equi Terme: In addition to the hot springs, you can visit the karst caves and the prehistoric archaeological area. 🌿 Nature for all seasons: The park is ideal at any time of the year: in spring for the blooms, in summer for excursions between the refuges, in autumn for the foliage and mushrooms, in winter for snowshoeing and muffled silences. Each season offers a different and authentic face of the Tuscan mountains. 👉 Tip: In autumn, follow the paths through the chestnut groves in the Minucciano area: intense scents and bright colors. 🛏️ Where to stay: The Tuscan side of the park offers mountain huts, farmhouses immersed in the woods, rural B&Bs and village inns. Ideal areas to stay are Fivizzano, Equi Terme, Comano and the Lagastrello Pass. 👉 Tip: Choose a refuge or farmhouse at high altitude to wake up to deep silences and boundless views. In the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines Park, the mountain speaks softly, between wind, leaves and stones: an invitation to rediscover the true rhythm of nature.