Sestola to Pian del Falco
Fanano, Sestola · about 1 h 10 min by car from Lucca
The walk
6.5 km out-and-back walk between Fanano and Sestola, up to Pian del Falco, 435 m of total ascent: about 2 h 30 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 1005 and 1392 m above sea level. Along the way: Castello di Sestola and Stazione meteorologica di Sestola. After the walk: lunch at Il Nonno Cianco in Abetone Cutigliano (11.0 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Lucca: about 1 h 10 min (47 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 Lucca, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
44.22077,10.76166
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.
Along the way
- Castello di Sestola200 m from the trail
- Stazione meteorologica di Sestola250 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
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 Fanano and start the walk.
- 12:30Back at the start after about 2 h 30 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Il Nonno Cianco in Abetone Cutigliano, 11 km by car.
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