Pietra Ginocchiera to Lago Ballano
Monchio delle Corti · about 55 min by car from La Spezia
The walk
4.1 km out-and-back walk near Monchio delle Corti, up to Lago Ballano, 277 m of total ascent: about 1 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 1259 and 1411 m above sea level. Along the way: Lago Ballano.
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 (36 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
44.37338,10.08668
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
- Lago Ballano250 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 Monchio delle Corti and start the walk.
- 11:45Back at the start after about 1 h 45 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Locanda Mariella in Calestano, 24 km by car.
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