Views of upper Versilia

Cycling through small villages and views of the Apuan Alps
The route starts from the Medici palace of Seravezza, one of the residences of the UNESCO serial site 'Medici Villas and Gardens of Tuscany'. Take the panoramic road to Azzano - La Cappella and go up the asphalt road until you reach the village of Giustagnana (345 m). Shortly after we find the crossroads on the right, towards Minazzana. First, however, we will make a short detour, keeping left and following the road that takes us towards the village of Fabbiano, to visit the Chapel of San Martino (452 m). Built near the cemetery, in Romanesque style (13th century), it has a beautiful bell tower probably dating back to before the year 1000 and a refined rose window called 'Michelangelo's Eye'. After going back down to the previous crossroads, take the road that goes up towards Minazzana, where we will reach the highest point of the day (470 m).

The road continues along the coast to Basati, first offering glimpses of the Versilia coast and the Vezza valley and finally breathtaking views towards the Corchia and Pania della Croce mountains. Once you reach the town, we suggest you wander through its narrow streets for a quick visit to its most characteristic corners.

Leaving Basati we take the road that in a few hairpin bends will take us back down to the valley floor of the Giardino ditch and then, to the village of Ruosina, of the Vezza stream. A few more kilometers and here we are back in Seravezza.