The Ceragetta panoramic resort is located right above the mountain lake of Isola Santa, a privileged place for the splendid view of the small lake, a true " jewel of the Garfagnana " nestled between the cliffs of the Apuan Alps. This position makes the magical body of water with its evocative colors that it assumes with the slightest change in light, time of day, and season!
The area is precisely that of Isola Santa, in the municipality of Careggine, in the Apuan Alps Park, 15/20 minutes from Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, a beautiful medieval town and capital of the historical geographical area in the upper valley of the Serchio river, an area rich in medieval villages, with well-preserved fortifications, ancient churches, sanctuaries and hermitages.
In addition to its history, this land boasts natural parks, reserves, and lakes. There are even two karst cave complexes open to visitors. Winter sports resorts with ski school slopes, ski lifts, and artificial snow cannons.
At Passo delle Radici - San Pellegrino in Alpe there are splendid cross-country ski trails, a route of over 6 km, also perfect for fun snowshoeing.
By basing yourself in the Ceragetta Resort - Borgo delle Panie village, you can organize relaxing walks in the immediate surroundings or more challenging trekking, mountain biking towards Monte Sumbra or Careggine.
With easy excursions by car or motorbike you can reach the myriad of medieval villages, towns and cities, including Barga, one of the 100 Most Beautiful Villages in Italy, Castiglione with its beautiful and well-preserved city walls, Camporgiano and Castelnuovo di Garfagnana with the Rocca Ariostesca and the Fortezza di Mont' Alfonso.
Those who have a passion for nature and the mountains can go on excursions to the Marmitte Dei Giganti (large basins carved out by the torrential waters that descend from Mount Sumbra ). Follow paths towards the lakes, even at high altitude, towards hermitages and sanctuaries such as San Pellegrino, Argegna, Migliano and Calomini, the latter hermitage being truly evocative, incredibly carved into the overhanging rock.
Garfagnana, the green valley of the Serchio River, is the perfect holiday destination!
In this small strip of land, tourists will be able to satisfy the most diverse needs and interests, in terms of history, culture, traditions, folklore, gastronomy, health, personal well-being and absolute relaxation.
There's no shortage of lakes and streams where you can fish for trout or swim. Numerous untended woods and chestnut groves are home to mushrooms (the famous porcini mushrooms of Garfagnana). In the higher elevations, raspberries and blueberries are picked.
The more active or daring can also practice " extreme sports " such as skiing, snowboarding, rock climbing, speleology, enduro motorbikes, trials, equestrian tourism, wind self-balancing, river canoeing and rafting.
The territory ranges from hilly to mountainous, a true paradise for motorcyclists , with panoramic roads and mountain passes that allow you to cross the Apuan Alps and the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines.
We reserve special conditions for groups of tourists, on motorbikes, bicycles or cars who decide to make a strategic stop with us to refresh themselves and/or spend the night.
A holiday or a weekend in Garfagnana allows you to "dive into the greenery", coming from the Pistoia area, from the sea in Versilia, from the Cinque Terre in Liguria, from Emilia Romagna and from the north in general.
Using us as a base, you can also take day trips to Lucca and other nearby Tuscan art cities. You can also take the new train that runs along the Serchio River, reaching Lucca and vice versa, as well as the upper Garfagnana and Aulla.
