The wonders of the Sarzana area

Discovering Via Francigena and Botanical Garden in Sarzana

Along the Lunense Canal to the Botanical Gardens and the Mexican Festival of the Days of the Dead

Discovering Via Francigena and Botanical Garden in Sarzana

7h approx.

Duration

12 Km approx.

Length

250 m

Diff. in height

Medium

Difficulty level

- €

Price

The Via Francigena, which crosses no less than four countries and stretches over 3200 kilometres to link England to Rome, is an incredibly valuable route and its stages are of extraordinary beauty. We have chosen stage 24, which runs from Pontremoli to Sarzana and along the Lunense Canal to an important historical and archaeological site, the ruins of the Castello della Brina. Returning to our starting point, we will stop at the Caneva Gardens, where a wonderful party will welcome us… we will be greeted by a gastronomic stand with typical Mexican cuisine and world-famous musicians from the world of Mexican music, who have been specially selected for this party, which will end with a visit to the magnificent and splendid gardens.

The programme

We meet at 8:45 a.m. at the Beghini parking lot, near the soccer field. The route begins with a flat walk along the Lunense Canal, flanking one of the most beautiful engineering works in the area to make the land cultivable.

Then we continue with a climb of about 300 meters until we reach the ruins of Castello della Brina, an archaeological site, along the Via Francigena.

We will retrace our steps to reach the wonderful Caneva Gardens, where we will be welcomed by a magical setting with a guided tour of the gardens by their creator.

It will be possible to eat your own packed lunch on the spot.

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Veronica Forzoni

Local Guide

Graduated in Cultural Heritage from the Catholic University of Milan.
Thanks to my family I have travelled since I was a child and I love to remember Florida, China, Argentina.
I am linked to Liguria through the eyes of those who have gone, grown up and returned.
I am enrolled in the Albo Guide Liguria and I organise tours to experience the territory with attentive eyes.

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Excursion: Discovering Via Francigena and Botanical Garden in Sarzana

Need to know

Requirements

  • The tour is open to adults and young people over the age of 18.
  • Minors may participate in the tour if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  • The tour is accessible to all, subject to a few points
  • The maximum number of people on the tour is 25
  • The tour will not take place with less than 5 participants.
  • Health and safety regulations apply
  • The tour is conducted in Italian and English.
  • There is an extra charge of €5 for the English language tour.

What to bring

  • Trainers! Flip-flops are not allowed (mandatory)
  • Water (optional)
  • Comfortable clothing

How to cancel and refund

Please cancel your booking up to 24 hours prior to the start of the tour for a full refund.

The participant may cancel the tour with 24 hours notice if he/she does not wish to participate without forfeiting the participation fee.

After 24 hours there will be no refund.

The tour may be cancelled by the guide with 24 hours notice (due to bad weather etc).

Departure point

In the car park behind the Luperi Stadium, Sarzana

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