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Hiring a campervan in Pallerone means setting off from Lunigiana, the Magra valley where Tuscany meets Liguria and Emilia. This hamlet in the municipality of Aulla lies away from the coastal traffic: to the south rise the marble ridges of the Apuan Alps, to the north the fortified villages of the Via Francigena string out as far as Pontremoli. Pick-up is with Blurent, our partner company on site, through its Microworld Rent depot.
With the Aulla exit of the A15 motorway and the coastal A12 close by, La Spezia and Versilia are less than an hour's drive away, the Garfagnana only a little more.
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Road trips from Pallerone
1 Via Francigena and the villages of upper Lunigiana
- Pallerone
- Aulla
- Villafranca in Lunigiana
- Filetto
- Bagnone
- Pontremoli
- Mulazzo
- Pallerone
From Aulla, you follow the Via Francigena north, the old pilgrims' road to Rome. Villafranca in Lunigiana has an ethnographic museum devoted to peasant life, and nearby Filetto keeps the square plan of a former Byzantine camp. Bagnone lines its houses above its mountain stream, beneath a castle with a round tower, before Pontremoli, whose museum displays the sandstone stele statues raised by the valley's first inhabitants.
Return via Mulazzo and the right bank of the Magra; the lanes of Filetto and Bagnone are best explored on foot, with the vehicle parked at the entrance to the village.
- Distance
- about 100 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
2 Equi Terme, the Carpinelli Pass and the Garfagnana
- Pallerone
- Fivizzano
- Equi Terme
- Carpinelli Pass
- Castelnuovo di Garfagnana
- Barga
- Fornovolasco
- Isola Santa
- Seravezza
- Pallerone
Heading east, the Fivizzano road passes below the castle of La Verrucola, then drops down to Equi Terme, a small spa village whose caves are open to visitors. The Carpinelli Pass tips you into the Garfagnana: Castelnuovo, the main town of the Serchio valley, Barga perched around its collegiate church, then the Grotta del Vento at Fornovolasco. The way back crosses the Apuan Alps via Isola Santa, a stone hamlet beside its lake, and descends to the sea at Seravezza.
Tight hairpins and narrow roads: a campervan or compact camper van is better suited than a large motorhome.
- Distance
- about 200 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Compact campervan or camper van
3 Carrara marble and Versilia to Pisa
- Pallerone
- Campocecina
- Carrara
- Colonnata
- Pietrasanta
- Forte dei Marmi
- Pisa
To the south, the road first climbs to the Campocecina viewpoint, facing the white quarries and the Gulf of La Spezia. In Carrara, you enter a working quarry in the Fantiscritti basin before heading up to Colonnata, a quarrymen's village. Pietrasanta displays in its streets the works of the sculptors from its workshops, and Forte dei Marmi, where the blocks were once shipped, comes before the run down to Pisa, another departure city of our partners.
On weekdays, the quarry roads are used by lorries loaded with blocks: drive slowly and plan your visit with a guide.
- Distance
- about 120 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or mid-size motorhome
Weather and seasons
When to go in Pallerone?
Best time
April to June
April to June
highs 15 to 24 °C, lows 5 to 14 °C
Spring turns the chestnut woods of Lunigiana green again and opens the hiking season in the Apuan Alps as the snow leaves the summits. Highs rise from about 15 °C in April to 24 °C in June, with thirteen hours of sunshine a day by the end of the period. May is often rainy: keep an indoor visit, such as the Equi caves, for grey days.
High season
July and August
July to August
highs 27 °C, lows 16 °C
The two most pleasant months of the year, with highs around 27 °C and nights at 16 °C that make for good sleep on board. Versilia is then packed and its campsites full: the valley offers a quieter base, from which you go down to the sea for the day. In July, Pontremoli awards the Bancarella Prize, a literary prize born of the tradition of Lunigiana's travelling booksellers.
September and October
September to October
highs 18 to 22 °C, lows 9 to 12 °C
Chestnuts and mushrooms make the autumn season, and village festivals follow one another under the chestnut trees. Highs fall from 22 to 18 °C, but heavy rain returns: October storms can suddenly swell streams and rivers. Check Tuscany's weather alert bulletins before setting off on mountain roads.
Winter
November to March
November to March
highs 8 to 12 °C, lows 0 to 4 °C
Winter is cool inland, with highs of 8 to 12 °C and possible night frosts in January. The passes towards Emilia and the Garfagnana can be snowbound, and some campsites close: check their dates. On the other hand, it is a good time to visit the quarries and museums of Carrara without crowds, before heading to the milder coast.
Climate in Pallerone, month by month
Most pleasant months: June to August.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 °C | 3 °C | 140 mm | 6 h/day | 14 °C |
| Feb | 13 °C | 5 °C | 154 mm | 7 h/day | 13 °C |
| Mar | 15 °C | 6 °C | 138 mm | 9 h/day | 14 °C |
| Apr | 18 °C | 8 °C | 121 mm | 10 h/day | 16 °C |
| May | 21 °C | 12 °C | 159 mm | 11 h/day | 20 °C |
| Jun | 26 °C | 17 °C | 89 mm | 13 h/day | 24 °C |
| Jul | 29 °C | 19 °C | 44 mm | 14 h/day | 27 °C |
| Aug | 30 °C | 19 °C | 75 mm | 12 h/day | 27 °C |
| Sep | 25 °C | 15 °C | 158 mm | 10 h/day | 25 °C |
| Oct | 21 °C | 12 °C | 244 mm | 8 h/day | 21 °C |
| Nov | 16 °C | 8 °C | 207 mm | 6 h/day | 18 °C |
| Dec | 13 °C | 5 °C | 177 mm | 5 h/day | 15 °C |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
Pick-up with Blurent
Blurent is our only partner company in Pallerone; its vehicles are handed over by the Microworld Rent depot. The exact meeting point and handover time are in your confirmation: read them before you leave. The hamlet has no railway station, so plan a taxi from Aulla, and let the company know if your train or flight is delayed.
Arriving via Pisa, Genoa or Parma
Pisa airport is the closest, about an hour's drive along the A12 coastal motorway; Genoa and Parma airports are about an hour and a half away. By train, Aulla Lunigiana station is on the line linking La Spezia to Parma through the Magra valley, a few minutes by taxi from the pick-up point.
The Cinque Terre by train
The ridge roads that wind down to the Cinque Terre are not made for a motorhome. Leave it in an authorised area in La Spezia, or even in Pallerone, and take the regional train at Aulla: at La Spezia Centrale, the coastal trains reach Riomaggiore in a few minutes, then the other four villages.
Snow on the Apennine passes
The passes leading out of Lunigiana, such as the Cerreto towards Emilia or the Carpinelli towards the Garfagnana, are often snowbound in winter. From mid-November to mid-April, signs there frequently require winter tyres or snow chains on board: check the current rules and the equipment supplied by the company before choosing your route.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip in Pallerone
Where can I pick up a campervan in Pallerone?
Pick-up is with Blurent, our partner company in Pallerone, through its Microworld Rent depot. The precise location and handover time are given in your booking confirmation. To compare other vehicles or dates, La Spezia, some thirty kilometres away by road, as well as Lucca and Pisa, further south, are also departure cities of our partners.
How much does campervan hire in Pallerone cost?
The rate varies with the season, the length of hire and the vehicle chosen; July and August, the busiest period on the nearby coast, generally cost more than winter. Enter your dates in the search: you will see the vehicles actually available at Blurent and their total price, mandatory fees included, ready to book online straight away.
Can I return the campervan in another city?
Depending on the company, a one-way hire may be offered to another departure city: Pisa after the drive down through Versilia, Monsummano Terme, where Blurent also has a depot, or Florence. Enter the return city in the search engine: it only shows the vehicles that accept it, and the price displayed then includes the drop-off fees.
What is there to see in Aulla before setting off?
The Brunella fortress, a 16th-century bastion overlooking the town at the confluence of the Magra and the Aulella, houses a natural history museum of Lunigiana. Below, the abbey of San Caprasio, rebuilt after the bombing of the Second World War, holds the saint's tomb and a small museum devoted to the pilgrims of the Via Francigena.
How many days should I plan around Pallerone?
A long weekend is enough for upper Lunigiana and Pontremoli. Allow five to six days to add the Carrara quarries, Versilia and the crossing of the Garfagnana, and around ten days to go on to Lucca, Pisa and the Cinque Terre by train, possibly returning the vehicle in another departure city.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Pallerone
Which licence do I need to drive a hired motorhome in Italy?
For a hire vehicle of up to 3.5 tonnes, the category of most campervans and motorhomes, a category B licence is sufficient. Holders of a licence issued outside the European Union should check whether Italy also requires an international driving permit or a translation. The minimum age and years of driving experience depend on the company and are stated in the offer.
Where can I sleep in a motorhome in Lunigiana?
A few campsites and agriturismi welcome motorhomes in the valley, and several municipalities provide aree di sosta, areas reserved for motorhomes, sometimes with water and waste disposal. Campsites are far more numerous on the coast, from Marina di Carrara to Versilia. Elsewhere, overnight parking depends on municipal by-laws, which are stricter in the Apuan Alps park.
How can I visit a marble quarry in Carrara?
Several quarries in the Fantiscritti and Colonnata basins can be visited with a guide, by off-road minibus or on foot in a gallery dug beneath the mountain; the civic marble museum completes the visit. Book in summer, wear closed shoes and leave the motorhome in a car park in town: the quarry tracks are reserved for machinery and lorries.
Can I swim near Pallerone?
Yes, the sea is about half an hour's drive away. Marina di Carrara and Marina di Massa line up long sandy beaches at the foot of the Apuan Alps; further north, Lerici and Fiascherino bay, in Liguria, offer small coves. Equipped, paying beaches dominate, but every municipality keeps stretches of free beach.
Which specialities should I try in Lunigiana?
Testaroli, a kind of thick pancake cooked in a testo, cut into diamonds and topped with pesto, are the valley's signature dish. The panigacci of Podenzana, a village next to Aulla, are eaten hot with cured meats and fresh cheese. Add Lunigiana honey, protected by a designation of origin, and chestnut flour from the autumn markets.
When should I book a campervan in Pallerone?
For July and August, book several months ahead: the local offer is limited to one company and the nearby coast draws large crowds at that time. The spring bank holidays, around Easter, 25 April and 1 May, also call for planning. In autumn and winter, a few weeks are generally enough.
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Why start a motorhome trip from Pallerone
Pallerone offers a low-key departure at the junction of three regions: Tuscan Lunigiana, the Ligurian Riviera and, beyond the Apennines, Emilia. Without crossing a large city, you reach within a few hours the villages of the Via Francigena, the quarries that whiten the ridges of the Apuan Alps, the forests of the Garfagnana and the beaches of Versilia. This is a Tuscany of mountains and chestnut trees, very different from the hills of Chianti, and still little travelled.
Blurent, our partner company on site, handles the pick-up. Lucca, Pisa and La Spezia, other departure cities of our partners, widen the choice and allow a one-way trip to the coast or the art cities. July and August are the most pleasant months, but spring is better for hiking and autumn for the chestnut festivals.