A Pontremoli day trip from Aulla brings you to a Lunigiana town whose historic centre is overlooked by Castello del Piagnaro. You can travel between the towns by rail, road or bus, then focus your visit on the castle and the museum inside it.
- Location: Pontremoli, in Lunigiana.
- Rail link: Aulla-Lunigiana and Pontremoli are stations on the Parma–La Spezia line.
- Road links: the A15 Cisa motorway and State Road 62 della Cisa connect the towns.
- Museum: Museo delle Statue Stele Lunigianesi is housed at Castello del Piagnaro.
Why add Pontremoli to an Aulla stay
Pontremoli adds a historic-centre visit and a castle to an Aulla-based trip through Lunigiana. The town sits on the SS62 della Cisa route through the Magra River valley, which also passes through Aulla.
Castello del Piagnaro overlooks Pontremoli’s historic centre. Built around the year 1000 for defence and control of the road, it was destroyed and rebuilt several times. Its imposing keep dates to the early 15th century, while surviving defensive structures include works from the 17th and 18th centuries.
The castle houses Museo delle Statue Stele Lunigianesi, also known as the Museum of Lunigiana Stele Statues, as well as a reception point for Via Francigena pilgrims. If you’re getting oriented in Aulla before setting out, the Aulla town-centre and getting-around guide covers the starting point for the trip.
How do you get from Aulla to Pontremoli?
You can travel from Aulla to Pontremoli by train, car or bus, but check the current schedules before choosing your departure. Aulla Lunigiana and Pontremoli are both on Lunigiana’s Parma–La Spezia railway line. The available station information does not give train times, journey duration or fares, so check Trenitalia for your intended travel date.
Aulla Lunigiana station is about 15 minutes on foot from Demy Hotel, which offers rooms at Demy Hotel in Aulla.
By road, the A15 Cisa motorway connects Aulla and Pontremoli, and both towns are A15 toll stations. State Road 62 della Cisa also crosses both towns as it follows the Magra River valley between the Cisa Pass and Sarzana. Check your route and conditions before driving.
Autolinee Toscane identifies line 19 as a Pontremoli–Aulla route, but a complete current timetable for a visitor journey between the towns is not available. Check the operator’s current information before relying on the bus for your day out.
A walk through Pontremoli
Start in Pontremoli’s historic centre and make your way toward Castello del Piagnaro, which overlooks the town. The castle’s long history and surviving defensive works make it a natural focus for a town visit; inside, the Museo delle Statue Stele Lunigianesi gives you a museum stop at the same site.
The castle also serves as a reception point for Via Francigena pilgrims. You can include it alongside the museum during the visit, but check access details before planning around either stop.
Checking opening times for local sights
Confirm the museum’s opening hours and access arrangements before you set out, because published schedules differ. Pro Loco Pontremoli gives Tuesday–Sunday hours of 09:30–17:30; check directly with the museum for its current schedule.
Call the museum at +39 0187 831439 to confirm opening times, access arrangements and admission prices. Check the official site before you go.
Returning to Aulla
Plan your return around the transport schedule you have confirmed for the day. For trains, check Trenitalia for the journey date; the Aulla Lunigiana station guide provides local station context. For the bus, verify the current line 19 timetable with Autolinee Toscane. The A15 and SS62 provide road routes between the towns.
FAQs
Is Pontremoli in Lunigiana?
Yes. Pontremoli is in Lunigiana, as is Aulla.
What is the main historic sight in Pontremoli?
Castello del Piagnaro overlooks the historic centre and houses the Museo delle Statue Stele Lunigianesi.
Can you take a train from Aulla to Pontremoli?
Both towns have stations on the Parma–La Spezia railway line. Check Trenitalia for departure times, journey duration and fares for your travel date.
Does a bus connect Aulla and Pontremoli?
Autolinee Toscane identifies line 19 as a Pontremoli–Aulla route. Confirm the current timetable with the operator before making plans.