Case Ghiaro to Molino Rotato
Rocchetta di Vara · about 30 min by car from La Spezia
The walk
7.6 km out-and-back walk near Rocchetta di Vara, up to Molino Rotato, 318 m of total ascent: about 2 h 30 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 393 and 636 m above sea level. Along the way: Suvero, Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista and Castello di Suvero. After the walk: wine tasting at Podere Fedespina (9.8 km).
Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.
How to get there
By car
From La Spezia: about 30 min (19 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to La Spezia, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
44.27825,9.77752
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Along the way
- BrugnatoOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of ItalyNearby · 4.4 km
- Suvero250 m from the trail
- Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista250 m from the trail
- Castello di Suvero300 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Rocchetta di Vara and start the walk.
- 12:30Back at the start after about 2 h 30 min.
- 13:00Lunch at La Burlanda in Fosdinovo, 22 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Podere Fedespina, 9.8 km from the trail.
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