Hike & Fork

Trail 105Surveyed by the Italian Alpine ClubGood for kids

Sassetta to La Pieve

Sassetta · about 1 h 05 min by car from Portoferraio

Distance
4.6 km
Walking time
1 h 30 min
Total ascent
121 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
T · Easy path

The walk

4.6 km out-and-back walk near Sassetta, up to La Pieve, 121 m of total ascent: about 1 h 30 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads. After the walk: wine tasting at La Fralluca (4.3 km) and lunch at I’ Ciocio in Suvereto (4.2 km).

Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.

How to get there

By car

From Portoferraio: about 1 h 05 min (43 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 Portoferraio, 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

43.11413,10.65491

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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

  • SuveretoOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of ItalyNearby · 4.2 km

Where to eat and drink

Independent winemaker

La Fralluca

Suvereto · 4.3 km from the trail

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Independent winemaker

Lombardi Anna

Suvereto · 4.3 km from the trail

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Independent winemaker

Lombardi Anna Az. Agr.

Suvereto · 4.3 km from the trail

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Recommended osteria

I’ Ciocio

Suvereto · 4.2 km from the trail

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Recommended osteria

La Ciottolona

Montieri · 29 km from the trail

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

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Sassetta and start the walk.
  2. 11:30Back at the start after about 1 h 30 min.
  3. 13:00Lunch at I’ Ciocio in Suvereto, 4.2 km by car.
  4. 15:30Tasting at La Fralluca, 4.3 km from the trail.