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Vergemoli to Le Rocchette

Fabbriche di Vergemoli, Molazzana · about 40 min by car from Lucca

Distance
4.2 km
Walking time
2 h 15 min
Total ascent
405 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
E · Hiking trail

The walk

4.2 km out-and-back walk between Fabbriche di Vergemoli and Molazzana, up to Le Rocchette (strada del Piglionico), 405 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Waymarked CAI hiking trail, between 617 and 1011 m above sea level. After the walk: lunch at Peposo in Pietrasanta (14.8 km).

Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.

How to get there

By car

From Lucca: about 40 min (26 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 Lucca, 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

44.05245,10.38305

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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.

Also within reach: Pisa, about 55 min by car

Where to eat and drink

Recommended osteria

Peposo

Pietrasanta · 15 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

Buonumore

Viareggio · 22 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 Fabbriche di Vergemoli and start the walk.
  2. 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
  3. 13:00Lunch at Peposo in Pietrasanta, 15 km by car.