Gruppo Speleologico Archeologico Versiliese

Even the splendid area of Forte dei Marmi has its own speleological study group, the Gruppo Speleologico Archeologico Versiliese, unofficially active since the 1950s, then transferred to nearby Pietrasanta to take on official incorporation in the year '63.

The growth that has involved the group in these decades of activity has led to a brand new and more updated statute but also to an expansion in the area of action which from Versilia also involves the neighboring areas of Garfagnana and Lucca.

Versiliese Archaeological Speleological Group is also part of the Italian Alpine Club, specifically in its Pietrasanta Section, and is associated with the Tuscan Speleological Federation and the Italian Speleological Society, which confirm its prestige and seriousness of intent .

From an educational and training point of view, the Group is home to the Versilia Speleology School of the National Commission for Speleology Schools established by the aforementioned Italian Speleological Society.

Among the members, the Group can boast five Technical Instructors supported by three Assistant Instructors, as well as a National Speleology Instructor and three Speleology Instructors belonging to the CAI National School: great professionals who make the group a record-breaking club.

The commitment within the speleological sector has spanned for years in the field of recreational and research activities:

• caving courses on an annual basis;
• realization of speleo-archaeological excursions in interaction with local authorities or other associations,
• social events and public screenings of speleological photography.