Maglietola: Stone Village in the Bardine Valley

Maglietola, also known as Magliettola, is a settlement near Colla with a few stone houses. In the Bardine Valley, it is one of the valley’s villages; at the same time, Maglietola is the last village before the Pioero area. These references place the settlement near Colla, in the Bardine Valley, and before the Pioero area. B&B La Collina del Sole is located in Loc. Maglietola, Fivizzano.

The Church of San Terenzio

In the immediate vicinity of the destination, the Church of San Terenzio is located in San Terenzo Monti. It is one of the oldest churches in Lunigiana and was founded in 728 by the Lombard Transualdo. Its interior is designed in the Baroque style; it also contains a 15th-century marble baptismal font. The year 728 refers to the foundation, while the 15th century refers to the baptismal font. The style description, in turn, applies to the church interior. This distinguishes the history of its foundation, its architecture, and a specific feature of its furnishings.

A turning point in the village’s history

Maglietola was one of the villages razed to the ground during the Vinca massacre from August 24 to 27. This turning point concerns Maglietola’s own history; the Church of San Terenzio, by contrast, is in the immediate vicinity of the destination.

Walking trails in the surrounding area

Two trail descriptions in the immediate vicinity differ in length and route type. A trail description dated December 29, 2024, lists Sentiero 200 as a 2.2-kilometer loop between San Terenzo and Valla. For Sentiero 201V, the length of 2.4 kilometers refers to the section from Bardine to Maestà della Cima. The description for Sentiero 200 covers a loop, while that for Sentiero 201V covers only the specified section; the distances therefore refer to different route types.

At the trail signpost, at an elevation of 389 meters, Sentiero 201V is a clearly marked, fairly wide path. It initially descends through the forest, then continues over ascents and descents; it also offers a view of Maglietola. The route does not descend all the way: ascents and descents follow the forest section. Via dei Martiri di San Terenzo begins opposite the start of Sentiero 201V. Check trail conditions before setting out.

Getting there and finding your way

From the SS63, you can reach Maglietola by turning right from the direction of Aulla, towards Rometta, Ceserano, and Colla. The sequence of places named forms part of the turn-off directions and adds a specific route to the description of Maglietola as being near Colla.

For your planning, the geographical references remain important: the stone houses and the village’s history concern Maglietola itself, while the church in San Terenzo Monti and the walking trails mentioned are in the immediate vicinity. This helps you distinguish the settlement’s own features from the cultural and trail-related attractions in the surrounding area.

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