Santa Maria del Taro Monumento to Pianlavagnolo via Vallombraria
Tornolo · about 1 h 05 min by car from La Spezia
The walk
5.1 km out-and-back walk near Tornolo, up to Pianlavagnolo, 220 m of total ascent: about 1 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 718 and 892 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at la Ricolla (9.0 km) and lunch at La Brinca in Ne (10.7 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 1 h 05 min (45 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
44.43263,9.49297
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 Tornolo and start the walk.
- 11:45Back at the start after about 1 h 45 min.
- 13:00Lunch at La Brinca in Ne, 11 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at La Ricolla, 9.0 km from the trail.
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