Guinadi, a mountain village in Lunigiana.
Nine kilometres from Pontremoli, a lived-in hamlet in the Valle del Verde: stone lanes, cool water, chestnut woods, local food and walks from the village.
A small village, a real reason to stop.
Guinadi is a hamlet of Pontremoli, set at around 580 metres on the road to the Borgallo Pass. Its strength is its scale: you understand the place on foot in an hour, then want to stay longer.
Come for the lanes, thresholds, river, valley food, summer gatherings and Pontremoli surroundings, with time to slow down and recognise the real places.
Why make the detour?
Guinadi is not a monument-led destination. It is a mountain village discovered through details: stone, water, paths, local food and everyday life around the square.
Read the village on foot
Lanes, arches, thresholds, church, memorial and views over the Valle del Verde: a short, slow and concrete visit.
02Find cool water
The river, waterfalls, Lago Verde and gorges depend on the season: beautiful places, real caution.
03Taste Lunigiana
Testaroli, chestnuts, honey, Zeri lamb, mushrooms and village cooking give the stay its flavour.
04Plan simply
Access, parking, seasons, accommodation and practical checks are gathered so the essentials are not improvised.
A simple day, without rushing.
Start with the lanes and church, pause at La Guinadese when open, walk down towards the water if conditions allow, then keep Pontremoli or the valley for late afternoon.
- A cool valley in summer, expressive in autumn
- Ideas for outings from 2 hours to 2 days
- Practical pointers for locals and visitors alike
Guinadi, up close.
A tight selection of photos from the village, the water and the surroundings — enough to get a feel before you come see the rest in person.
“Guinadi is best visited as a living village, not as a backdrop: slowly, attentively, and with respect for the people who live here.”Guinadi · Valle del Verde · Lunigiana
Your field notes.
Weather, access, itineraries and safety notes: the essentials are gathered in the guide.