Bagnone CAI Mountain Village Inauguration
Two days of celebrations, conferences, and hikes to mark Bagnone's recognition as a CAI Mountain Village in Lunigiana
About Bagnone CAI Mountain Village
Bagnone becomes a CAI Mountain Village
In the heart of Lunigiana, at the foot of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, the village of Bagnone (Massa-Carrara province, Tuscany) is celebrating a major milestone: its recognition as a Mountain Village by the Italian Alpine Club (CAI). On May 16th and 17th, 2026, the town comes alive with two days of celebrations, conferences, and hikes—mostly free of charge—to honor a label that rewards landscape quality, cultural richness, and the community's commitment to combating rural depopulation.
What is the CAI Mountain Village recognition?
The CAI Mountain Village project is not a product certification but a true community brand. It highlights small mountain towns that work to foster restanza (the desire to stay), promote slow, responsible, and year-round tourism, and protect their landscape and cultural heritage. Bagnone received this recognition in November 2025 during the first national gathering of CAI Mountain Villages, in the presence of Mayor Giovanni Guastalli and CAI General Vice President Giacomo Benedetti.
A festival spread across villages and mountains
The inauguration involves the entire municipal territory, from the historic center of Bagnone to the hamlets of Treschietto and Compione, reaching up to the high-altitude mountain huts of the Apennines. Saturday is dedicated to conferences and activities in the village, including the ceremony to present the ViMont plaques to the Municipality and partner companies in Piazza Marconi. On Sunday, the event moves to the mountains for a hike organized by CAI Bagnone, followed by a convivial meal at altitude.
A territory to discover
The event is part of the broader Discover Bagnone 2026 calendar, a season of walks and guided tours organized by Sigeric from May to October. Between castles, chestnut forests, high-altitude meadows, and ancient crafts, Bagnone presents itself as a gateway to authentic Lunigiana, where mountain traditions meet the warm hospitality of its inhabitants.
Why attend
- Witness the official presentation of the CAI Mountain Village plaques
- Participate in free nature workshops, cycling tours, and guided visits
- Explore the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines with a CAI-led hike
- Taste typical Lunigiana products, from the Treschietto onion to mountain cuisine
Bagnone CAI Mountain Village — edition 2026
The inaugural edition on May 16th and 17th, 2026, celebrated Bagnone's entry into the Mountain Villages of the Italian Alpine Club. The festival unfolded between the historic center, the hamlets of Treschietto and Compione, and the Apennine mountain huts, alternating between official ceremonies, free activities for families, and a high-altitude hike.
Programme Bagnone CAI Mountain Village 2026
Saturday, May 16th
- 9:00 AM — Registration at the Council Hall, Piazza Roma
- 9:30 AM — Round table "Highlands: Bagnone, what future?" with Mayor Giovanni Guastalli, national/regional/local CAI leaders, representatives of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennine National Park, and tourism sustainability experts (including from the University of Turin)
- 12:00 PM — Ceremony for the presentation of ViMont plaques in Piazza Marconi to the Municipality and partner companies, with a buffet offered by exhibitors and folk entertainment
- 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Free activities: Nature Workshops (3:30 PM, La Stele Hostel, Treschietto); Cycling tour through villages and woods (meeting at INFOPOINT, Piazza Roma); "Secret Bagnone" guided tour (4:00 PM, INFOPOINT)
- 8:00 PM — Dinner at partner establishments with the "Village Dinner" menu
Sunday, May 17th
- 8:30 AM — Meeting in Compione and transfer by off-road vehicle to the Tornini hut (1,300 m)
- 9:30 AM — Free CAI hike (approx. 2.5 hours) towards the hut and the Giovarello Pass, through mountain huts and high-altitude meadows
- 12:00 PM — Convivial aperitif at the Tornini hut, offered by CAI Bagnone
- 1:30 PM — Lunch at the Treschietto Onion Festival (booking required)
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Getting there
Bagnone can be reached by car via the A15 Parma-La Spezia motorway (Aulla exit), then by following signs for inner Lunigiana. The nearest train station is Aulla Lunigiana, on the Parma-La Spezia line.
Information Point
The INFOPOINT is located in Piazza Roma, where registration and meeting points for activities are held.
Bookings and contacts
Many activities are free, but some (workshops, lunches) require booking. Info: CAI Bagnone Section ([email protected], tel. +39 338 5978691) and Sigeric ([email protected]).
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Where does it take place — Bagnone CAI Mountain Village
Piazza Roma e Piazza Marconi
Piazza Roma, 54021 Bagnone