Maglietola: Village Character, History and Trails

A handful of stone houses, a centuries-old church nearby and hiking trails with different route types give Maglietola a distinct setting for planning a trip. The village itself is small; its surroundings offer further possibilities for days spent exploring history and enjoying outdoor activities. If you are looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home, you can consider the village character you want alongside the places of interest nearby.

A small village in the Bardine Valley

Maglietola, also known as Magliettola, is a hamlet near Colla with a few stone houses. In the Bardine Valley, it is one of the villages; at the same time, Maglietola is the last village before the Pioero area. This gives you two points of reference: the small named village and its connection to the wider valley. When choosing accommodation, you may want to consider whether you are looking for this particular village setting and would like to include cultural or hiking destinations nearby in your daily plans.

Church history and remembrance

Nearby is the Church of San Terenzio in San Terenzo Monti, one of the oldest churches in Lunigiana. The Lombard Transualdo founded it in 728. The interior is in the Baroque style and contains a 15th-century marble baptismal font. The church’s early foundation, later design and historic font bring together several different periods. For travellers interested in history, the appeal lies in tracing the church’s long history through specific dates and details of its furnishings.

The Massacre of Vinca is also part of Maglietola’s history. Maglietola was among the villages reduced to rubble from 24 to 27 August. This dark historical event stands alongside the older church history and lends exploration of the area a serious dimension of remembrance.

Hiking trails nearby

Sentiero 200 is a 2.2-kilometre circular trail between San Terenzo and Valla. Sentiero 201V is 2.4 kilometres long on the stretch from Bardine to Maestà della Cima. The trails differ in length by just 200 metres, but their formats are different: Sentiero 200 is identified as a loop, while Sentiero 201V is a specific stretch between two named places. When planning your day, you can therefore first decide whether you prefer a circular route or a named trail section.

At the signpost at an altitude of 389 metres, Sentiero 201V is a clearly marked, fairly wide path. It descends through the forest; climbs and descents follow, and along the way there is a view of Maglietola. Via dei Martiri di San Terenzo starts opposite the beginning of Sentiero 201V. If you are planning a trip with children, you can discuss the loop and the forest section as different options for an outing. Check trail conditions before setting off.

Getting there and choosing accommodation

From the SS63, you can reach Maglietola from the direction of Aulla by turning right at Rometta, Ceserano and Colla. These named places give you clear points of reference for the journey. B&B La Collina del Sole is located in Maglietola, Fivizzano.

When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home, it helps to weigh up the small village against the places of interest nearby. If you would like to combine a stay in a village with historical sights and hiking plans, you can consider Maglietola as a possible base. Compare the character of the village with what you would like to do during your trip: the Church of San Terenzio and the trails described here appeal to different interests and can be planned as separate outings.

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