The best traffic-free bike rides around Follo

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With a racing or touring bike, you can explore the Cinque Terre in a simple but not effortless way. The route is entirely on asphalt, along the famous Cinque Terre panoramic road. From Monterosso al Mare to Riomaggiore, or vice versa, it is a total of 28 kilometers with almost 700 meters of elevation gain that a reasonably fit cyclist can easily cover in three hours, including breaks and intervals. The itinerary does not include the descents towards Vernazza, Corniglia, and Manarola. Those who want to reach these three beautiful coastal centers must descend and then climb back up, with a route that therefore becomes particularly demanding, also because to return to the rim road, gradients of up to 16% in some cases must be overcome. The asphalt is in good condition along the entire panoramic road, while the roads descending to the various villages are narrower and have a mediocre surface, many curves, including hairpin bends, and guardrails.

The church of Sant'Andrea, an ancient rural parish belonging to the Diocese of Luni, can be considered the surviving monument richest in historical evidence connecting ancient Sarzana with the formation of the new city and new villages. It stands, in fact, at the confluence of the two main roads that crossed the territory, the Aurelia and the Clodia. The Pieve is certainly the monument that preserves the greatest number of historical and architectural testimonies of medieval Sarzana. The first document that speaks of it dates back to the 12th century; in fact, in 1137, it was chosen by Bishop Gotifredo of Luni as the seat of the diocesan Synod. Subsequently, it was mentioned in 1153, in a bull of Pope Anastasius IV as a baptismal pieve and remained so even after the transfer of the episcopal see, in 1201, from Luni to Sarzana. As it has come down to us, the church does not reflect its original conformation, which was probably of much more modest dimensions.

The new cycle-pedestrian track of Aulla is built on the route of the former Pontremolese railway, of which a first section of 665 meters has been inaugurated (part of an overall route of over 1.2 km). Route characteristics Route: Built on the site of the old wall of the disused railway. Dimensions: 3.50 meters wide, with a double cycle lane and a dedicated pedestrian path. Lighting: Fully illuminated for the entire inaugurated section. Connections: It connects to the green routes of Lunigiana and to the sections near the Via Francigena cycle path and the Greenway of the River Magra. You can find maps and detailed tracks of the surroundings on the Aulla cycle path guide on Komoot.

The Lunense Canal cycle-pedestrian path in Sarzana is a flat and easy route of about 12-20 km that follows the banks of the historic irrigation canal through the Val di Magra. Route Characteristics Length: Approximately 12 km in the main section of the park (extendable up to almost 20-25 km in total from Santo Stefano di Magra to Luni). Difficulty: Easy and flat, suitable for everyone on foot or by bicycle. Municipalities crossed: Santo Stefano di Magra, Sarzana, Castelnuovo Magra, Fosdinovo, and Luni. Surface: Mixed, with paved sections, dirt tracks, and short interruptions on ordinary roads in the Sarzana area. What to See Countryside and nature: The route winds through cultivated fields, small rural bridges, and the typical vegetation of the valley. Engineering history: It runs alongside the Lunense Canal, an important hydraulic work inaugurated in 1930. Connections: The route easily connects to the Via Francigena and other local itineraries

The Cinque Terre are ancient fishing villages located along the rugged Italian coast. Each of these villages is characterized by colorful houses and vineyards clinging to the steep terraces carved into the coast. The harbors are crowded with fishing boats, and in the typical trattorias, you can try seafood specialties, as well as the famous Ligurian condiment: pesto. The Sentiero Azzurro, a hiking trail that runs along the coast, connects the Cinque Terre and offers splendid sea views.

Vernazza is one of the five historic fishing villages that make up the Cinque Terre in Liguria, famous for its iconic pastel-colored houses and the only true natural harbor in the area.

The Citadel, also known as the Sarzana Fortress or Firmafede Fortress, was the first fortification in Sarzana, built in the 13th century. It was owned by the lord Castruccio Castracani, who made numerous significant modifications to its defenses. After its destruction by Florence in 1487, it was rebuilt on the orders of Lorenzo de' Medici. In 1494, the Republic of Genoa, having regained possession of Sarzana, completed work on the Citadel. The fortress is used as a venue for cultural events and exhibitions and also houses the Fortress Museum, an interactive exhibit that traces the history of Sarzana and the Lunigiana region.