Lizza del Balzone

Lizza del Balzone is a 0.7-mile point-to-point route in Tuscany, Italy, inside Parco naturale regionale delle Alpi Apuane. It runs between about 2,230 ft and 3,460 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,920 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Vinca, about 0.9 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Torre di Monzone, Punta Tre Uomini and Rocca di Tenerano. Cascata di Equi is within about 3 miles. For camping, Campeggio Val Serenaia and ASD Camping La Traìna are within about 6 miles. There are 9 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.