Giaiette to Cassagna
Ne · about 55 min by car from La Spezia
The walk
5.6 km out-and-back walk near Ne, up to Cassagna, 380 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Waymarked CAI hiking trail, between 560 and 899 m above sea level. Along the way: Chiesa di San Bartolomeo and Passo del Biscia. After the walk: wine tasting at la Ricolla (3.2 km) and lunch at La Brinca in Ne (7.3 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From La Spezia: about 55 min (39 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
44.36537,9.48971
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
- Chiesa di San Bartolomeo50 m from the trail
- Passo del Biscia50 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Independent winemaker
Il Mulino Di Barry
CASTIGLIONE CHIAVARESE · 8.9 km from the trail
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Ne and start the walk.
- 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at La Brinca in Ne, 7.3 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at La Ricolla, 3.2 km from the trail.
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