Hike & Fork

Trail 196Validated by the Italian Alpine Club

Sassalbo- Località Casa Cantoniera to O Vallone dell'Inferno

Fivizzano · about 55 min by car from La Spezia

Distance
5.1 km
Walking time
2 h
Total ascent
303 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
E · Hiking trail

The walk

5.1 km out-and-back walk near Fivizzano, up to Incrocio 00 GEA c/o Vallone dell'Inferno, 303 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 1108 and 1430 m above sea level.

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 (38 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

44.28675,10.22782

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.

Where to eat and drink

Recommended osteria

La Burlanda

Fosdinovo · 25 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

Da Fiorella

Luni · 28 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 Fivizzano and start the walk.
  2. 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
  3. 13:00Lunch at La Burlanda in Fosdinovo, 25 km by car.