Italy Trail

Over 7,000 kilometers of great beauty, a national route that also links the Lunigiana Apennines and the Apuan Alps

The Italy Trail, an ambitious hiking project of the Italian Alpine Club, is a route that crosses the entire Peninsula, embracing mountains and valleys, coasts and plains, cities of art and small villages. It is not only a physical route, but also and above all an emotional, cultural and historical journey that winds through 20 regions, 16 UNESCO sites and numerous national and regional parks.

In Lunigiana, the main route follows the ridge of theTuscan-Emilian Apennines from the Passo dei Due Santi near Zeri to the Passo dei Cerreto, but no less lacking in charm is the Apuan variant an alternative route that crosses this extraordinary mountain range and enters Lunigiana from the Foce di Giovo and rejoins the main route by following back the Lunigiana trek all the way to Sassalbo.

On site dedicated to the walk you will find important information such as stage locations and updates on the status of the route.

The stages in Lunigiana

  • Baroque jewels in Pontremoli

  • From Engadine to Fivizzano, Swiss pastry chefs in Lunigiana.

  • Chef for a night

    A 'unique sensory experience that will take B&B guests on a discovery of typical Lunigiana dishes

  • Food and wine experience in Fivizzano

    At Agribottega a tasting of the best typical products of Lunigiana

  • Pottery workshop at Il Tempo del Vento B&B

    With Maria Pia Elia a course on pottery making reserved for B&B guests

  • Visit and taste at the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory.

    With Sigeric a guided tour of the dairy, discovering Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, the king of Italian gastronomy!

  • Guided tour of Medieval Pontremoli

    With Sigeric a guided tour to discover the most important medieval monuments including bridges, towers, dungeons and fortresses.

  • Pontremoli to Taste

    With Sigeric an exclusive itinerary among history, surprising art treasures, traditions and flavors.

  • Lunigiana MTB – E-Bike adrenaline tour

    Together with Sigeric, an e-bike tour on the most technical trails in the Lunigiana Bike Area, including rideable trails and single tracks

  • Bagnone River Trekking

    An adventure in the crystal-clear waters of the Bagnone Creek, a journey in the river through descents, dips, waterfalls and pristine forests

  • Francigena 4 Kids – Pilgrims for a Day

    A half-day hike on the Via Francigena, ideal for families

  • Ascent of Pizzo d’Uccello by the normal route

    With Apuaneguide and the help of a mountain guide an exciting ascent to the most striking peak in the northern Apuan Alps

  • Excursion to discover the Rosaro Valley

    A guided hike with Apuaneguide among the ancient villages around Fivizzano

  • Sunset from Mount Sagro

    With Apuaneguide climb to the easy and scenic peak of the Apuan Alps to watch the sunset

  • Guided excursion to the Hermitage of St. George

    An itinerary in eastern Lunigiana to discover saints, brigands, knights and dragons...

  • Lunigiana Trail

  • A chalice under the Apuan Alps

    In the shadow of the Apuan Alps a tasting of wines from the Monastero dei Frati Bianchi winery accompanied by local products

  • In the Lands of Panigaccio

    A cooking class to learn how to make authentic Podenzana panigacci and taste them over a convivial lunch

  • Ancient Elixir China Clementi

  • The Panigacci of Podenzana

  • The Testarolo of Pontremoli

  • Herb Cake

  • La Barbotta e l’Arbadela

  • “La Vecchia Cascina” Farmhouse

    Dobbiana Arnuzzolo Street, Tarasco