586 (former no. 6D) Volastra - Case Pianca

• Forward time:   50 minutes
• Return time:  50 minutes
• Difficulty Level: E - Hiking (level)
• Length: 2.377 km
• Difference in height: 121m

Extremely panoramic trail running halfway up the hills from the village of Volastra until the crossing point with 587, nearby the group of houses called Case Pianca. Setting off from the forecourt of the church of Our Lady of Good Health in Volastra, the trail goes along the vineyards where the DOC wine "Le Coste" is produced, then continues almost level a few meters beneath the provincial road SP 51 Litoranea, among terraced vineyards with well preserved dry stone walls, until it reaches the place called Case Porciana. After passing by the few houses, it enters an area of abandoned vineyards that has now been colonized by maritime pines. The trail continues through woods where, at the same time, stunning panoramic sights can be enjoyed, and ends at the crossing point with trail 587 Corniglia - Sella Marvede.

Points of Interest:

• Localities crossed: Volastra, Porciana, Case Pianca
• Plants: Cultivated fields, pinewood of maritime pines, wood of holm oaks
• Architectural, historical and artistic Beauties: Church Nostra Signora della Salute
• Services and shops: Volastra
• Points of water: fountain in Volastra

More information at mappe.parconazionale5terre.it:

• Detailed description
• Photos of the path
• Altimetry profile
• Interactive map