Discover All'erta: hiking, cuisine and culture

All'erta brings together the search for accommodation and the question of which aspects of Tuscany you would like to focus on during your trip. A holiday accommodation is offered under the name “All'erta” at Via di S. Gennaro 61 in Capannori. Offer details and availability may change; check them before making your plans. Capannori offers hiking trails, cycling routes along the Via Francigena, and traditional rural cuisine as a thematic framework. Art-historical and historical topics provide a distinct focus alongside these.

Hiking and cycling in Capannori

The northern trail network in the municipality of Capannori comprises 17 hiking trails. They lead through the hilly and mountainous area of the Pizzorne Plateau, which is part of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. One route within this network is Trail No. 16 – San Gennaro, which is 3 km long. The two figures answer different planning questions: 17 describes the size of the northern trail network, while 3 km is the length of one specific trail. You can consider a single named route or use the wider range of trails as a basis for planning your hike.

The northern and southern routes of the Via Francigena in Capannori can also be cycled. This gives you a choice between hiking and cycling as different activity focuses. If you are planning a cycling trip, check the current condition of the routes.

Romanesque art and early history

The Pieve di San Gennaro preserves an intact pulpit dating to 1162, signed by Maestro Filippo and regarded as one of the most significant examples of Romanesque art. The history of the Pieve also reaches far back: its founding is thought to date to the time of San Frediano in the 6th century; the first documentation dates from 980. The possible founding and the first documentation refer to different historical milestones. Together, they offer a glimpse of one dated work of art and the building's early history.

Cuisine and other local stories

Traditional rural cuisine in Capannori includes Farinata di verdure, Minestra di farro and Necci. These three names give your trip planning a specific culinary focus alongside themes of activity and art. If regional cuisine is important to you, you can consider this tradition as a distinct aspect of Capannori.

The Santuario della Madonna del Belvedere was built on the remains of the castle of Gragnano. The statue of the Madonna del Castello, described as miraculous, was kept at the site of the castle. Here, the focus is on the connection between castle remains and sanctuary, while the Pieve stands out above all for its dated pulpit and early building history.

The vicinal road that descends from San Martino in Colle leads to the Quercia delle Streghe. This is a specific access note to help you plan your visit to this destination.

Discover more destinations: Gragnano, Carraia, Vorno, Petrognano, Lappato, Valgiano, S.Andrea In Caprile, Pieve Di Compito.

For the broader travel overview: Capannori.