Lagrimone: Via di Linari, mountain pass and cultural sites

Lagrimone is situated on a mountain saddle that forms an important east-west crossing between the Val Parma and the Val d’Enza. At the same time, its position creates a north-south connection towards the ridge leading to Lunigiana. This distinctive geographical setting shapes the travel ideas available locally: you can choose the village as a starting point for exploring historic routes or discover cultural sites in the Parma Apennines.

Exploring the Via di Linari

The Via di Linari is an old trading and pilgrimage route to Rome and an alternative to the Via Francigena. It leads from Fidenza via Parma and the Passo del Lagastrello towards Tuscany and the Abbey of Linari. Today, the Via di Linari is a route of moderate difficulty. This makes it suitable for travel plans that combine the historical theme of pilgrimage with the experience of following an actual route, without devoting the entire stay exclusively to a sporting trail.

At the Passo del Lagastrello, the Via di Linari once again connects with the Via Matildica del Volto Santo. In Lagrimone, the Via di Linari passes through the area around the Torre dei Cadonici. Those interested in routes, crossings and the history of the landscape will therefore find several starting points here for planning their own day. Bear the route’s moderate difficulty in mind and choose the individual stages according to your preferred pace of travel.

Discovering the tower and monastery

The Torre dei Cadonici is a tower with a tall, battered base. It was built before 1509 and rebuilt by the Basetti brothers; sources record a fire during this period. The building therefore represents a specific historical aspect of Lagrimone and complements the history of the Via di Linari with a visible architectural landmark. If you enjoy combining landscape and history on your travels, you can plan the Torre dei Cadonici as a cultural focus in its own right.

Another important site is the Monastero di Santa Chiara. It was built in 1969 in the heart of the Parma Apennines and is located along the Via di Linari pilgrimage route in the area known as the Valle dei Cavalieri. The Monastero di Santa Chiara is surrounded by chestnut woods. This creates a different emphasis from viewing the tower: here, the monastery, pilgrimage route and surroundings shaped by chestnut woods take centre stage together. For families with different interests, this combination can provide a helpful basis for alternating active days with days focused on culture.

The right accommodation for your travel plans

When looking for a holiday apartment in Lagrimone, it is worth deciding on your main focus early on: Would you like to experience the character of the Via di Linari, understand the mountain pass and its connections, or include the Torre dei Cadonici and the Monastero di Santa Chiara in your plans? The address of the Magic Bar is Strada Massese 240, 43028, Lagrimone di Tizzano Val Parma (PR). The address of Pizzeria Jolly Bar is Piazza Sandro Pertini 4, 43028, Lagrimone di Tizzano Val Parma (PR).

Discover more places

If you would like to extend your travel plans beyond Lagrimone, you can also visit the pages on Fornovo Di Taro, San Polo, Terenzo, San Secondo Parmense, Tizzano Val Parma, Vignale, Sanguigna and Bardi.

To the main travel overview: Parma.