Pineta di Rocchetta to Cuccaro
Rocchetta di Vara · about 25 min by car from La Spezia
The walk
4.7 km out-and-back walk near Rocchetta di Vara, up to Cuccaro, 257 m of total ascent: about 1 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 770 and 890 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at Podere Fedespina (8.3 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 25 min (18 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
44.27301,9.79507
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.
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.
- 11:45Back at the start after about 1 h 45 min.
- 13:00Lunch at La Burlanda in Fosdinovo, 22 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Podere Fedespina, 8.3 km from the trail.
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