Coloretta between the hillside, streams and village center

Coloretta between the hillside, streams and village center

Coloretta is a settlement at an altitude of 680 m below the village of Castello. It stretches along a gently hilly slope between the Gordana and Dorgiola streams and the steep, wooded slope of Monte Favà, which rises to over 950 m in the northwest.

Historic village center and Villa Quiligotti

The historic center of Coloretta forms the heart of the village. In Coloretta, you can admire Villa Quiligotti. The historic courtyard house has a courtyard paved with sandstone slabs; the residential floor on the first story is accessed via a loggia with an external staircase.

San Rocco Church and Oratorio di San Rocco

San Rocco Church, with its plastered façade, faces a small square. In a niche behind the choir is a precious 17th-century marble sculpture of the Madonna di Loreto. The Oratorio di San Rocco was elevated to an independent parish in 1920. These three aspects give Coloretta’s cultural focus a concrete historical and artistic character.

Historic routes

A direct mule track leads from Monte Favà to Coloretta and often still retains its original paving. When planning the route from Monte Favà to Coloretta, the frequently preserved original paving should be taken into consideration. From Coloretta, an old, direct path also leads toward the church of Castello; its final section is still recognizable. If you are interested in historic routes, you can distinguish between these two connections when planning.

Castles in the wider regional surroundings

The castles Castello del Piagnaro, Castello di Madrignano, Castello di Compiano and Castello di Bonassola are located in the wider regional surroundings of Coloretta.

Summits and mountains in the surrounding area

The summits Monte Tecchione and Monte Spiaggi, the mountain Monte Colombo and the summit Monte Teccio al sole are located in the area around Coloretta.

Connection to Pontremoli

Coloretta is included in the local public transport connections to and from Pontremoli. This connection is relevant when choosing a holiday destination if, alongside the cultural and landscape-related themes, you also include public transport access in your considerations. When choosing accommodation, this connection can be incorporated into your travel planning if you consider the location, routes and connection to Pontremoli together.

Summer stays in the 19th century

Historical context also includes the fact that, until the 1970s/1980s of the 19th century, Coloretta was a sought-after destination for summer stays, particularly for visitors from neighboring Liguria. For visitors interested in cultural history, this episode adds a travel-related dimension to the history of the village, clearly situated in the 19th century.

For your further travel planning: Casa Rocchino.

For the overarching travel overview: Zeri.