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Geological Foundations and Alpine Backdrop

The territory of Castiglione Garfagnana rises at the convergence of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines and the Apuan Alps, where tectonic uplift and fluvial erosion over millions of years sculpted deep valleys and rugged peaks. The underlying lithology comprises Paleozoic slate, phyllite and quartzite—ancient marine sediments metamorphosed during the Alpine orogeny. These formations yield characteristic grey-green hues in roadcuts and stream banks, drawing rock enthusiasts keen on Garfagnana hiking trails and geological field studies. Karst processes in the limestone outcrops of the Apuan fringe created a network of subterranean channels, feeding the streams that carve the Serchio River’s tributaries through Castiglione’s steep terrain.