6 days in Garfagnana by train

We take the 09:35 train to the railway station of Borgo a Mozzano. Visit to admire the Ponte della Maddalena, known as the Ponte del Diavolo (Devil’s Bridge): one of the most original constructions in all of Tuscany. A beautiful example of medieval architecture, it connects the two banks of the Serchio River. Its singular profile, with its large round arch flanked by three smaller arches, has inspired numerous artists on the  legends of its construction. We take the 11.46 train back to the Ghivizzano – Coreglia railway station. Ghivizzano welcomes us with its castle. A walk through the village. Guided tour of an artisan pork processing workshop, from the production and marketing of pork butchery products to typical local cold cuts such as Biroldo della Garfagnana, lard, sausage and”  soppressata sausage “ , passing on peasant memories. Guided tasting. Possibility of purchasing products. We recommend the new Prosciutto Bazzone della Garfagnana e Media Valle del Serchio: Bazzone Cotto ham ,del Podere delle Pianacce, the mark of excellence. This is a leg of Italian pork selected at origin for the production of the raw ham. The ham is flavoured with a natural brine prepared by boiling aromatic herbs and vegetables. It is boned by hand and vacuum-packed before being steamed. Lunch at the “Antica Locanda San Leonardo”.  In the afternoon we take the 14.53 train back to the railway station of Castelvecchio Pascoli. A walk to Castelvecchio Pascoli for a visit, on the Colle di Caprona, to the house where the poet Giovanni Pascoli lived and buried. Return to Castelnuovo di Garfagnana by bus.  Dinner in a tavern. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.