Monte Pisanino

Monte Pisanino
Monte Pisanino seen from the Lake Gramolazzo.
Highest point
Elevation 1,946 m (6,385 ft)
Coordinates 44°08′01″N 10°12′52″E / 44.13361°N 10.21444°E / 44.13361; 10.21444Coordinates: 44°08′01″N 10°12′52″E / 44.13361°N 10.21444°E / 44.13361; 10.21444
Geography
Monte Pisanino
Italy
Location Tuscany, Italy
Parent range Alpi Apuane

Monte Pisanino is the highest peak (1,946 m) in the Alpi Apuane, in Tuscany, central Italy. Located in the comune of Minucciano (province of Lucca), it is also the highest mountain entirely belonging to the Tuscany region.

Name

According to the legend, it takes its name from a Pisan soldier who took refuge here. Locally it is called Pizzo della Caranca.

References

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