La Lunadi Quarazzana

Lunigiana and beyond

A side of Tuscany
to discover slowly.

Villages, art, trails and the sea. Places Ilaria suggests weaving into your holiday, starting from the quiet of Quarazzana.

The Apuan Alps seen from Lunigiana

Ilaria’s suggestions

A place to settle into.
A region to discover.

A village square in the morning, an art visit, a woodland walk or a day by the coast. Choose your own rhythm: the house, garden and quiet of the Apuan Alps await your return.

We help you choose outings according to the season and your interests. The hamlet is inland: a car is useful, while the train offers a lovely alternative for some trips.

Art and villages

Stories to discover,
one square at a time.

Close to the heart of Lunigiana

Fivizzano

A walk through the main square and streets, with a stop to get to know the town. One of our first suggestions for discovering the character of Lunigiana.

History and art

Verrucola and Pietro Cascella

The village and castle bring together medieval architecture and a more recent story tied to sculptor Pietro Cascella, who bought and restored the fortress. Stone, landscape and art meet here. Check access arrangements for any visit inside.

Stele statues and town streets

Pontremoli

The Piagnaro Castle houses the Museum of Lunigianese Stele Statues. Combine a museum visit with a walk through the town: bridges, lanes and squares reveal another side of the region.

A walk through the village

Bagnone

A village to explore on foot, finding views along the stream and pausing in its narrow streets. An outing for those who like discovering places slowly.

A day for art

Pietrasanta

For art lovers, Ilaria suggests the Museo dei Bozzetti in the Sant’Agostino complex. Maquettes and models offer a glimpse into how sculptures begin, followed by time around the cloister, square and town.

Nature, walking and cycling

Follow a trail.
Find another perspective.

Landscape and biodiversity

The Tuscan-Emilian Apennines

The national park and the wider UNESCO MaB Tuscan-Emilian Apennine Biosphere Reserve offer woods, ridges and landscapes to explore according to the season. The designation recognises the biosphere and the relationship between people and nature.

Mountains at your own pace

Vinca

One of Ilaria’s suggestions for discovering the Apuan landscape. From the village, plan an outing suited to your experience, the weather and your available time.

Routes to choose together

Historic walking routes

The Via Francigena, Via del Volto Santo, Sentiero dei Ducati and Via Vandelli offer ways to explore different parts of the region and neighbouring areas. We help you choose a section and starting point; each route has its own character and difficulty.

Out in nature

Cycling and small discoveries

For a day by e-bike, we can help you look for suitable routes and local options. If you would like to reach a waterfall or woodland spot, ask us for current directions before setting off.

We plan the day’s suggestions together: route, ground conditions, season and experience all matter.

The sea and coastal villages

A day
with the sea before you.

A personal suggestion from Ilaria

Tellaro

Tellaro has a special place among Ilaria’s favourite places: a seaside village for wandering among the houses and pausing to look out over the water. A small discovery to enjoy at its own pace.

Golfo dei Poeti

A way to alternate the quiet of the hamlet with a coastal day, choosing a walk, a village or time by the sea according to the season.

Cinque Terre

For Cinque Terre, plan the day around trains, any boat services and trail conditions. La Spezia can serve as the starting point for exploring the coast.

Quarazzana is inland: plan coastal days with time for travel and the season of your visit.

The journey as part of the day

Watch the landscape
from the window.

Towards Lucca, through Garfagnana

Ilaria also suggests the train journey from Fivizzano Rometta-Soliera towards Lucca, along the Garfagnana line. A different way to enjoy the landscape, checking outward and return services for your chosen day.

Towards La Spezia and the coast

Aulla Lunigiana is a useful departure point for La Spezia and onward travel to Cinque Terre. If departing from Rometta-Soliera, check the available services and any changes.

Reaching the stations involves a separate journey from the hamlet. We help you plan; check tickets and services for your travel date.

Food and wine

A borderland.
Many flavours to discover.

Between Tuscany and Emilia, the landscape is also expressed through bread, chestnuts, honey, cheese and wine. Ideas for shopping locally, meeting a producer or spending a day discovering flavours.

Marocca di Casola and chestnut flour

Casola’s bread and chestnut flour tell the story of woodland, work and food. Flavours to find in village shops and bring back to your holiday kitchen.

Miele della Lunigiana DOP

A product bearing the name and character of this region. Ilaria can suggest ways to discover local flavours and where to find them during your stay.

China Clementi

A Fivizzano story: an elixir created in the Clementi pharmacy in 1884, still made to the original recipe. A small discovery from the town’s tradition.

Producers suggested by Ilaria

Suggestions include Bongi farm, with cheeses linked to the Pontremolese cow, and Cormezzano, for cheeses and farm produce. Visits are arranged around the availability of those working on the farms.

Traditional cooking in testi

Cooking in traditional testi, among Ilaria’s suggestions associated with Caterina Sarti, offers another way to discover local food. Ask us what opportunities might be available during your holiday.

Wines and tastings

Castel del Piano in Licciana Nardi is one of Ilaria’s suggestions for discovering Lunigiana’s wines. We can help you explore tasting options and discoveries around Monte dei Bianchi, arranged before visiting.

For a longer stay

Beyond the Apennines

Ilaria also suggests looking towards Emilia for a day discovering Parma ham or balsamic vinegar. Choose the area, producer and travel time together.

Quarazzana awaits your return

The pleasure of exploring.
The joy of returning.

Ilaria’s suggestions are a starting point for your holiday. Choose your place to stay: exclusive use for your group, or a room or apartment.

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Quarazzana

Water, stone and green surroundings.

Ask us for directions and advice on accessibility and current conditions before setting out to natural places.

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Photo 080 Clear water and rocks
Photo 083 A waterfall in nature

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