View of Lerici and the Gulf of La Spezia – Lerici Castle loop from Lerici

View of Lerici and the Gulf of La Spezia – Lerici Castle loop from Lerici

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View of Lerici and the Gulf of La Spezia – Lerici Castle loop from Lerici

01:16

22.3km

500m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Parco Regionale Montemarcello - Magra

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3.90 km

Beautiful coast road between Lerici and Montemarcello

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One of Liguria's most famous scenic routes, the one between Lerici and Montemarcello is one of the most popular among cyclists in Versilia. Its rolling hills and sheer cliffs overlooking the sea make it truly unique.

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Montemarcello Village and Panoramic Viewpoint

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Montemarcello is a fraction of the municipality of Ameglia and a delightful village to stop for a break. Present in various rankings of the most beautiful villages in Italy, Montemarcello is located in the homonymous natural park.

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9.98 km

Montemarcello Village

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Montemarcello (Montemarzèi in the local dialect) is a hamlet in the Ligurian municipality of Ameglia, in the Magra Valley in the province of La Spezia, about five kilometers from the municipal capital.

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14.9 km

View of the Gulf of Poets

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16.2 km

View of Lerici and the Gulf of La Spezia

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The road above Lerici and Tellaro offers several panoramic points, but the view of Cala di Maramozza and Punta Maralunga is unparalleled.

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16.6 km

View of Lerici and the Gulf of La Spezia

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The view of Lerici and the Gulf of La Spezia (known as the Gulf of Poets) offers one of the most enchanting panoramas in eastern Liguria, characterized by seaside villages, crystal-clear waters, and imposing fortifications overlooking the sea.

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18.0 km

Barcola Village

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La Spiaggia di Barcola: It is a picturesque natural cove of black stones and gravel located along the coast of the gulf. It is known for its clear waters suitable …

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20.3 km

Lerici Castle

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Renowned and highly touristic village. In summer it is impossible to go there by car, the traffic, the few parking lots and the narrow streets do not tempt. By bike, on the other hand, it is a spectacle.

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