Hairy more like! We really wanted to climb this mountain - Pania della Croce - last year, but by the time we got organised, the snow had fallen on the high peaks, and never left until this summer. The peak towers over Barga, and tantalises all hill walkers who see it from afar.
Although the peak is 1858m high, it is of course not climbed from sea level, so the final tally was just on 2500 ft - the hight of a Corbett at home. Still, an impressive climb, and very rocky further up, with boulder fields and scree slopes to negotiate. The path is well marked however, and there were other climbers around to give added security.
Really a fantastic day - only got home around six-ish, so we are pleasantly tired tonight a, and no doubt will sleep well!
More pics tomorrow...
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| Pania della Croce - our objective, seen from home at about 7.30 |
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| An oddly shaped hill along the way |
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| A climb up through the beech woods is a gentle prologue to any ascent |
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| The neighbouring Pania Secca - not so high, but more challenging - one for the experts |
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| The stones begin ... |
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| ... as they mean to continue |
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