Hike & Fork

Trail 725Validated by the Italian Alpine ClubGood for kids

Rifugio Lagdei loop via Bocchetta del Tavola

Corniglio · about 55 min by car from La Spezia

Distance
3.4 km
Walking time
1 h
Total ascent
115 m
Shape
Almost a loop
Grade
E · Hiking trail

The walk

Almost-loop walk of 3.4 km near Corniglio, almost flat (+115 m): about 1 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 1255 and 1574 m above sea level. Along the way: Monte Fosco.

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 (37 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.

Driving directions

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.

Public transport route

Start point

44.42051,10.01159

Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.

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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

Wikipedia (Italian)

Where to eat and drink

Recommended osteria

Locanda Mariella

Calestano · 22 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

Antica Trattoria Carra

Varano Melegari · 30 km from the trail

Directions

Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Corniglio and start the walk.
  2. 11:00Back at the start after about 1 h.
  3. 13:00Lunch at Locanda Mariella in Calestano, 22 km by car.