Marlia to Matraia
Capannori · about 10 min by car from Lucca
The walk
7.6 km out-and-back walk near Capannori, up to Matraia: about 2 h 15 of walking. Waymarked CAI hiking trail, between 2629 and 2891 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at Tenuta di Valgiano di Petrini & C sas soc agr (1.5 km) and lunch at Il Mecenate in Lucca (6.6 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
Ascent not available for this trail: walking time estimated from distance.
How to get there
By car
From Lucca: about 10 min (8 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 Lucca, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
43.89478,10.55636
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.
Also within reach: Pisa, about 35 min by car
Where to eat and drink
Independent winemaker
Tenuta di Valgiano di Petrini & C sas soc agr
Lucca · 1.5 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 Capannori and start the walk.
- 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Il Mecenate in Lucca, 6.6 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Tenuta di Valgiano di Petrini & C sas soc agr, 1.5 km from the trail.
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