Hike & Fork

Trail 225Validated by the Italian Alpine ClubGood for kids

Via Veneto – Valdellora – Castellazzo – Sarbia

La Spezia · Starts in La Spezia

Distance
4.2 km
Walking time
1 h 15 min
Total ascent
157 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
T · Easy path

The walk

4.2 km out-and-back walk near La Spezia, up to Sarbia, 157 m of total ascent: about 1 h 15 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads. Along the way: Valdellora, Sarbia and Circondario di Levante. After the walk: wine tasting at Cerrolungo (0.3 km) and lunch at La Burlanda in Fosdinovo (13.3 km). Reachable by train: La Spezia Scalo station, 224 m from the trail.

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

How to get there

By car

The walk starts in La Spezia itself: walk or take a short taxi ride to the start.

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

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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

Wikipedia (Italian)

Where to eat and drink

Independent winemaker

Azienda Agricola Cerrolungo

LA SPEZIA · 300 m from the trail

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Recommended osteria

La Burlanda

Fosdinovo · 13 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

Da Fiorella

Luni · 17 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 La Spezia and start the walk.
  2. 11:15Back at the start after about 1 h 15 min.
  3. 13:00Lunch at La Burlanda in Fosdinovo, 13 km by car.
  4. 15:30Tasting at Azienda Agricola Cerrolungo, 300 m from the trail.