Il Ciocco Hotel & Resort

Expensive Taxi up the Mountain to il Ciocco

by peggydaly

I think most people that come to Barga stay up the mountain at Il Ciocco. I'm glad I was able to hitch, because the taxi that the hotel arranges for guests is about 20 euros! Maybe if one is staying there they don't care. It is a lovely place and I was fortunate enough to be crasihng with a friend staying there on business!

Sidetrip to Barga

by peggydaly

"View of the Garfagnana from Barga"

It was a treat to experience Barga, but I wasn't expecting having to hitchhike into town. The train arrives about 20km outside of town and the listed bus did not bother arriving nor were there any taxis. I had friends to meet up the mountain at Il Ciocco resort so I hit the road and found a friendly lift.

The place is special. My previous comment was that there was not much infrastructure for back-packers but see comment below from doggybag about the emergence of some new options in town. good news!