Ancient fiefdom of the Malaspina family of "Spino Secco". Villafranca is located along the Via Francigena, and both in the heart of the town and in its numerous hamlets it is possible to admire notable vestiges of the important medieval past of these lands.

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June 6, 2025

Cycling

Ruins of the Malnido Castle, with the square dedicated to Dante Alighieri, ancient guest of the Malaspina, and the remains of the church of San Nicolò, the medieval road leads to the parish church of San Giovanni

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awiengarn

March 22, 2022

Road cycling

A short stop for reflection is worthwhile here

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Best Road Cycling Rides to Malaspina Castle Tower, Villafranca in Lunigiana

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1. Along the Via Francigena in the lands of the Malaspina - loop tour

17.9km

00:55

240m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Terrarossa Village and Castle – Historic Village of Filetto loop from Sarzana

77.1km

03:30

740m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Passo della Cisa – Bridge over the Magra River loop from Castelnuovo Magra

139km

06:45

1,830m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Elevation 130 m

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Location: Villafranca In Lunigiana, Massa-Carrara, Tuscany, Italy

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Malaspina Castle Tower, Villafranca in Lunigiana

1. Along the Via Francigena in the lands of the Malaspina - loop tour

2. Terrarossa Village and Castle – Historic Village of Filetto loop from Sarzana

3. Passo della Cisa – Bridge over the Magra River loop from Castelnuovo Magra

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