It starts from Bagni di Lucca once Bagno a Corsena , in ancient times inhabited by the peoples of Liguria and later by the Romans. In the thirteenth century it is under the rule of Lucca and thanks to the presence of thermal water increases d'imoprtanza in the following centuries becoming a famous social center with Charles Louis of Bourbon who has long stopped here . Still renowned spa ( there are 19 springs that flow on the Hill of Corsena reaching a temperature of 54 ) is crossed by the river Lima and includes the fractions of : Chifeti, Ponte a Serraglio and Bagni di Lucca Villa. In the center to see monuments and structures such as the spa ( the establishments underwent restoration by Elisa Baciocchi in 1800 ), the Demidoff Chapel, a Neoclassical Temple built by the Russian Prince Nicolaj Demidoff in 1826-1828 with beautiful bridge below , the Casino' Municipale ( the first one opened in Europe , realized in 1838-1839 ) the Palace of the Circle of the Forestieri, the Anglican Church in neo-Gothic style of the XIX century ( numerous the presence of illustrious English citizens ) and the English Cemetery built by Carlo Ludovico di Borbone ( 1842-1844), used until 1953 is now municipal property .
You can continue to Prato Fiorito on the right and get to Stella di Foce del Lago at 1,100 meters, ( area of natural interest -landscape, but accessible by dirt road and quite deserted ). We continue left towards the village of Montefegatesi that we see before us perched on the hill overlooking the Val Fegana . Below us at the top in the distance on the ridge of the hill the village of Tereglio. We stop at the parking lot to visit on foot the ancient village , narrow streets and stairways lead us to the interesting Archaeological Remains at the church located below, we climb steep and paved roads to reach the top of the hill observing arches and stone portals of the houses. On the top of the hill the monument to Dante from whose square you can admire a wonderful 360 º panorama. Leaving the village we continue on the left towards the Orrido di Botri , reachable by road that goes down in a few minutes in Localita' Ponte di Gaio; starting point for the excursion in the Orrido , a natural canyon carved into the rock that descends from the Alpe Tre Potenza, reachable on foot by a path that runs along the stream. The whole area that welcomes us is of great scenic interest ideal for walks, picnics and relaxation. From here we go up and at the crossroads turn right towards Passo al Giovo. The scenery that we find in the mountain above, especially in autumn is beautiful thanks to the colors of nature. After a few km we find on the right the Rifugio Casentini here we stop in the pitch immediately after and for trekking enthusiasts there is the possibility to take the 1 hour on the Col di Prada and in 2 hours to the refuge Fontana in Troghi . You will cross beautiful beech woods and streams and reached the rifigio place to mt. 1,298 in a short time you arrive from a spur on the Canyon dell'Orrido . From the refuge Casentini the road becomes a dirt road, it is worth stopping for other possible excursions a little further in Localita' Ospedaletto ( mt. 1.270 ) from where the path cai 38 in 2 hours takes us to Foce a Fobi, while with the cai 16 in 1 hour we climb on the Foce al Giovo at mt. 1.674 . We then return to Bagni di Lucca along the Vla Fegana.
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Bracciotti Hotels is a group that includes the following hotels:
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Lido di Camaiore (LU) Versilia
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Marina di Pietrasanta (LU) Versilia
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Lucca (LU) Entroterra Toscana
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