Marola to Cave del Piano
La Spezia · Starts in La Spezia
The walk
6.0 km out-and-back walk near La Spezia, up to Cave del Piano, 161 m of total ascent: about 1 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. Along the way: Marola, Acquasanta and Chiesa di Nostra Signora del Pianto. After the walk: wine tasting at Cerrolungo (3.7 km) and lunch at La Burlanda in Fosdinovo (14.9 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
The walk starts in La Spezia itself: walk or take a short taxi ride to the start.
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
44.09096,9.81863
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
- Marola50 m from the trail
- Acquasanta200 m from the trail
- Chiesa di Nostra Signora del Pianto350 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 La Spezia and start the walk.
- 11:45Back at the start after about 1 h 45 min.
- 13:00Lunch at La Burlanda in Fosdinovo, 15 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Azienda Agricola Cerrolungo, 3.7 km from the trail.
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