Lunigiana and environs
Find out what to see near Pontremoli during your vacation. Experience the authentic charm of Lunigiana, a hidden spot located in northwest Tuscany, bordering the towering mountains of the Apennines.
Nestled in a setting where time seems to stand still, our agritourism is the ideal starting point for exploring this land, rich in history, nature and unmatched culinary traditions.
Lunigiana, with its medieval villages, castles, churches and ancient ruins, offers an unforgettable journey through time.
Lunigiana, with its medieval villages, castles, churches and ancient ruins, offers an unforgettable journey through time.
Walk the cobblestone streets of Pontremoli, discover the statues at the Stele Statue Museum, and lose track of time in Fosdinovo, where the Malaspina castle towers over the valley below, telling tales of ladies and knights.
A word of advice: with only a half-hour drive, you can go to Cinque Terre or Versilia! What's more is that, in the same time, you can get to 1,800 meters, to the highest peaks of the Apennines.
A word of advice: with only a half-hour drive, you can go to Cinque Terre or Versilia! What's more is that, in the same time, you can get to 1,800 meters, to the highest peaks of the Apennines.
Nature and experiential travel
If you love natural scenery, you will be mesmerized by the breathtaking views Lunigiana has to offer.
Walk the ancient paths of the Via Francigena, take in the colors and scents of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines National Park, or marvel at the many waterfalls.
On foot or by bike, each route offers unique views and peaceful moments.
Indulge in the local culinary tradition: savor the famous testaroli al pesto, delight your palate with a plate of panigacci served with local cold cuts and cheeses, and end your meal with a sip of chestnut honey, a true local delicacy.
Walk the ancient paths of the Via Francigena, take in the colors and scents of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines National Park, or marvel at the many waterfalls.
On foot or by bike, each route offers unique views and peaceful moments.
Indulge in the local culinary tradition: savor the famous testaroli al pesto, delight your palate with a plate of panigacci served with local cold cuts and cheeses, and end your meal with a sip of chestnut honey, a true local delicacy.
Trekking
Nestled between the National Park of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, the Regional Park of the Apuan Alps and the nature reserves that line the banks of the Magra River, especially in the stretches that run through Filattiera, Terrarossa and Aulla, Lunigiana proves to be a paradise for those who wish to walk quiet, winding paths, far from the crowds, offering breathtaking views and natural landscapes of rare beauty.
If you wish to experience Lunigiana on your own, we recommend downloading the "Lunigiana World" app. This digital tool is an indispensable guide to discover the hidden treasures and wonders of this land.
If you wish to experience Lunigiana on your own, we recommend downloading the "Lunigiana World" app. This digital tool is an indispensable guide to discover the hidden treasures and wonders of this land.
Mountain Biking
Crossing the hidden paths in the woods, the dirt trails that skirt the blooming orchards, and the small roads that run alongside the rivers and streams that shape the beautiful landscape of Lunigiana, offers a quiet experience in touch nature.
If you enjoy mountain biking, we offer a series of routes carefully selected and tested by experts in the field.
Each route comes with precise technical data, elevation profiles, detailed maps and detailed descriptions to provide a complete and safe experience.
If you enjoy mountain biking, we offer a series of routes carefully selected and tested by experts in the field.
Each route comes with precise technical data, elevation profiles, detailed maps and detailed descriptions to provide a complete and safe experience.
Ciclovia dei Castelli della Lunigiana bike trail
Set off from Agriturismo Costa D'Orsola and experience the "Ciclovia dei Castelli della Lunigiana" bike trail, the area's first loop trail, which passes through Pontremoli, Filattiera, Villafranca, Bagnone, and Mulazzo. Covering a distance of 47 km, the trail skirts the plain of the Magra River and the foothills of the Apennines, offering a mix of paved, cobblestone and dirt roads.
On the way, you will admire medieval villages, chestnut groves and castles, evidence of the history and pristine nature of this land.
You can contact us to rent your bike or e-bike!
On the way, you will admire medieval villages, chestnut groves and castles, evidence of the history and pristine nature of this land.
You can contact us to rent your bike or e-bike!
Visit the most beautiful villages of Lunigiana
Start with Pontremoli, a delightful village, the ancient gateway to Tuscany, known for its cathedral dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption and the castle of Piagnaro. Then head to Licciana Nardi, famous for its landscapes and medieval castles, like the one of Bastia. Don't miss Fosdinovo Notabile, famous for its Malaspina castle and the church of San Remigio. Finally, head to Aulla, an important town with the Brunella fortress and the abbey of San Caprasio.
Then on to Casola in Lunigiana, known for its sandstone buildings and the church of Santa Felicita; Villafranca in Lunigiana, which offers an interesting historic center and the ethnographic museum of Lunigiana. Finally, Fivizzano, called "the municipality of 100 villages," famous for its natural and architectural beauty.
Then on to Casola in Lunigiana, known for its sandstone buildings and the church of Santa Felicita; Villafranca in Lunigiana, which offers an interesting historic center and the ethnographic museum of Lunigiana. Finally, Fivizzano, called "the municipality of 100 villages," famous for its natural and architectural beauty.
The Museums of Lunigiana
Lunigiana is home to museums covering various aspects of the local culture, from natural history to the daily lives of people of the past.
You can explore the Museum of Lunigiana Stele Statues, tucked inside the Piagnaro Castle, or the Natural History Museum inside the Brunella Fortress.
There is also the Ethnographic Museum, which preserves the traditions of Lunigiana.
You can explore the Museum of Lunigiana Stele Statues, tucked inside the Piagnaro Castle, or the Natural History Museum inside the Brunella Fortress.
There is also the Ethnographic Museum, which preserves the traditions of Lunigiana.