Hike & Fork

Trail 171VSurveyed by the Italian Alpine Club

Foce Carzachi to Alpicella

Calice al Cornoviglio, Tresana · about 20 min by car from La Spezia

Distance
4.6 km
Walking time
2 h 15 min
Total ascent
400 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
T · Easy path

The walk

4.6 km out-and-back walk between Calice al Cornoviglio and Tresana, up to Alpicella, 400 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 535 and 647 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at Podere Fedespina (9.1 km) and lunch at La Burlanda in Fosdinovo (14.9 km).

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

How to get there

By car

From La Spezia: about 20 min (14 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

44.23133,9.84826

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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

Independent winemaker

Podere Fedespina

Mulazzo · 9.1 km from the trail

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Recommended osteria

La Burlanda

Fosdinovo · 15 km from the trail

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Recommended osteria

Da Fiorella

Luni · 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 Calice al Cornoviglio and start the walk.
  2. 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
  3. 13:00Lunch at La Burlanda in Fosdinovo, 15 km by car.
  4. 15:30Tasting at Podere Fedespina, 9.1 km from the trail.