Carrara Marble Quarries Tour


The Carrara Marble Quarries have always been one of the most eagerly awaited highlights of the event for all off-road enthusiasts!


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Marble Quarries Tour Programme
Friday, 9 October
14:30 Marble Quarries Tour departure (Piazzale Tarnone) with Sand Emotion
15:30 Marble Quarries Tour departure (Piazzale Tarnone) with Sand Emotion

 

Marble Quarries Tour Programme
Saturday, 10 October
8:30 Marble Quarries Tour departure (Piazzale Tarnone) with Cava Galleria
9:30 Marble Quarries Tour departure (Piazzale Tarnone) with Cava Galleria
10:30 Marble Quarries Tour departure (Piazzale Tarnone) with Sand Emotion
11:30 Marble Quarries Tour departure (Piazzale Tarnone) with Cava Galleria
12:30 Marble Quarries Tour departure (Piazzale Tarnone) with Sand Emotion
13:30 Marble Quarries Tour departure (Piazzale Tarnone) with Cava Galleria
14:30 Marble Quarries Tour departure (Piazzale Tarnone) with Sand Emotion
15:30 Marble Quarries Tour departure (Piazzale Tarnone) with Sand Emotion

 

Marble Quarries Tour Programme
Sunday, 11 October
8:30 Marble Quarries Tour departure (Piazzale Tarnone) with Cava Galleria
9:30 Marble Quarries Tour departure (Piazzale Tarnone) with Cava Galleria
10:00 Departure of the Motorcycle Tour (Piazzale Ponte di Ferro)
10:30 Marble Quarries Tour departure (Piazzale Tarnone) with Sand Emotion
11:30 Marble Quarries Tour departure (Piazzale Tarnone) with Sand Emotion
12:30 Marble Quarries Tour departure (Piazzale Tarnone) with Cava Galleria
13:30 Marble Quarries Tour departure (Piazzale Tarnone) with Cava Galleria
14:30 Marble Quarries Tour departure (Piazzale Tarnone) with Sand Emotion
15:30 Marble Quarries Tour departure (Piazzale Tarnone) with Sand Emotion

MARBLE QUARRIES TOUR CHECK-IN
1 hour before the departure of each tour – Exhibition Centre Entrance 3 – Viale Colombo

Intermediate meeting point 1 – participants must make their own way there
PIAZZALE PONTE DI FERRO – CARRARA (MS)
(20–25 minutes from the Exhibition Centre)


 

Departure of the 4X4 FEST 2026 MARBLE QUARRIES TOUR from the historic “STAZIONE DEL TARNONE”, now known as Largo Donne del Marmo.

Once one of the key hubs of the famous Marble Railway (approximately 10–15 minutes from Piazzale Ponte di Ferro and 40–45 minutes from the Exhibition Centre).



Marble Quarries Tour

Travelling through all three of Carrara’s marble quarrying districts — Torano, Miseglia and Colonnata — the tour will include the following visits and stops.

01 Roman Quarry
An archaeological site bearing witness to the earliest days of Carrara marble quarrying, dating back to the 2nd century BC.
02 Ravaccione Gallery Quarry
The largest and most spectacular underground quarry, located in the heart of the mountain. A destination for numerous daily tours, it also provides a striking setting for events.
03 Open-Air Quarries
A partially off-road route, with passages, stops and panoramic viewpoints overlooking several active working quarries.
Approximate Tour Duration
Marble Quarries Tour with Sand Emotion 2 hours 30 minutes
Marble Quarries Tour with Cava Galleria 3 hours 30 minutes
Motorcycle Tour 2 hours
Participation Requirements
Vehicles taking part in the Marble Quarries Tours must be equipped with four-wheel drive and low-range gearing. Some previous off-road driving experience is recommended.

Car Tour

The Carrara Marble Quarries extend across three distinct quarrying districts, creating a setting that is unique in the world for both its scale and the quality of its marble.
Enthusiasts can take part in the tours with their own vehicles or join as passengers in the vehicles provided by 4×4 Fest, accompanied by our expert guides.

Quad/ATV Tour

Special quarry tours have been created for QUAD and ATV owners, offering dedicated routes and adrenaline-fuelled adventures through spectacular scenery and unique landscapes.

Moto Tour

A tour designed specifically for off-road motorcycles, featuring adventurous routes through breathtaking landscapes, scenic dirt tracks and technical sections surrounded by nature.






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