Alpi Apuane
Range
The Alpi Apuane seen from Pietrasanta
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Part of	Apennine Mountains
Highest point	Monte Pisanino
- elevation	1,946 m (6,385 ft)
- coordinates	44°08′01″N 10°12′52″E / 44.13361°N 10.21444°E / 44.13361; 10.21444
Period	Triassic
Location of the Alpi Apuane in Italy

Northern view of the Monte Uccello.

The Alpi Apuane are a mountain range in northern Tuscany, Italy, not part of the Apennine Mountains. They are included between the valleys of the Serchio and Magra rivers, and, to north-west, the Garfagnana and Lunigiana. The name derives from that of the Apuani Ligures tribe who lived here in ancient times.

Geology and geography

The chain formed in the middle Triassic period, somewhat earlier than the rest of the Apennines, and on a rather different geological structure, formed by a sea landscape. Karst topography is widespread, as well as the marble rocks (including the world famous Carrara marble) for which the area is renowned.

The highest peak is the Monte Pisanino (1,946 m).

Main peaks

• Monte Pisanino (1,946 m)
• Monte Tambura (1,890 m)
• Monte Cavallo (1,888 m)
• Pania della Croce (1,858 m)
• Monte Grondìlice (1,808 m)
• Monte Contrario (1,788 m)
• Pizzo d'Uccello (1,781 m)
• Monte Sumbra (1765 m)
• Monte Sagro (1,749 m)

External links

• Alpi Apuane Park official website

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