Vagli Garfagnana Lucca

We went for a drive out yesterday up into the Apuane Alps about 45 mins away from tuscanrooms and found Lago di Vagli.

In the foothills of the Apuane Alps and close to the Cave Di Marmo ( Marble Caves) this beautiful lakeside village was well worth the trip.

The views are stunning and the villages totally unspoilt.

From Vagli Sopra you have eay access to the Garfanana trekking routes up the mountains either on foot or horseback.

I am definitely going back to walk the route to the top..

We stopped at a small bar in Vagli Sotto which is right on the lake and read about the local area over coffee and ice cream

The lake is man made in 1946 when the dam was built and flooded one of the villages. Every so often they drain the lake and it reveals the remains of the village which remains very much intact below the surface.

 

On the lake during the season there are activities available such as Canoe excursions, boat trips fishing or a lakeside swimming pool.

There are many churches including Sant Agostino where you can hear the monks singing praises, San Lorenzo at Vagli Sopra and San Regolo at Vagli Sotto

If you love lakes mountains peace and tranquility then you have to visit this area

We will be going back very soon.

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