169
Channel for hiking around Genova ( mirror of liguriah.wordpress.com )
ReccoSunday, 25th September – Predicting Sunday’s weather is no easy task, as all websites have their own say… even with just 1 day to go. On the other hand, there are enough interesting activities on Sunday to venture outside: it’s St Michael’s Day, so there will be celebrations on top of Mt Caravaggio and in San Michele di Pagana, and then there are a few events linked to the European Heritage Days.Given that the weather now appears to be more promising in the Genova province (at least, starting from the late morning), we can try hike along the 2G (two gulf) trail, from Recco up to Mt Caravaggio. It’s an easy (T/E) hike with 600 mt elevevation gain, that will allow us to enter the shrine, that’s only open 3 times a year, witness the unveiling of a new trail, marvel at the restored church façade and possibly have some focaccia (at least, according to the program posted on https://www.santamariadelcampo.it/festa-di-s-michele-al-santuario-di-n-s-di-caravaggio-2/ )For coming back, depending on the timing and the weather we can either take the “via del Sale” trail to Croce di Spotà and S.Pietro in Rapallo or the Caravaggio trail to S.Maria del Campo.Will swimming be possible? The sea is expected to be rough, so it’s not very likely, unless we head to the beach at Parco Casale.PS: If the weather for some reason turned out to be exceptionally good, bonus hike could be to the 713 mt high Monte Bello, which is said to be pretty not just in the name, but also in the 360 degree views (unfortunately, we never managed to get there).PPS: Unrelated to the hike, but linked to the European Heritage Days: just like one year ago, the 9pm concert at Oratorio dei Disciplinanti in Moneglia ( https://feliceromani.it/concerti/ )is very interesting. If you are in no rush to go home, do consider attending it!** How to get to Recco, and how to come back alive: **On Sunday, 25th September, let’s meet at 10:54 at the entrance of Recco train station.Suggested trains are:If you are travelling eastwards:10:11 Genova Piazza Principe (10:20 Genova Brignole) Recco 10:54If you are travelling westwards:09:50 La Spezia 10:51 ReccoIf you are travelling southwards:07:25 Milano Centrale (07:32 Lambrate) Recco 9:49 (*)Return will be from Rapallo, around 5-6pm.(*) if you’re coming from afar, you may consider getting the 3 day regional pass for 29 euro. If you have voting rights and plan on coming back next weekend (there should be the Madonna del Rosario festival in Bonassola, although it’s not confirmed yet), bring your tessera elettorale for a chance to go home and come back next week with 70% discount.As usual, if you have doubts, questions, Hamlet-like dilemmas… feel free to text me! (at +39 329 7203364)
via Liguriah https://ift.tt/1f2lPVp
LavagnaSunday, 4th September 2022 – Anyone up for a short post-vacation hike&swim this Sunday? Since the weather forecast doesn’t look so grim anymore (as a matter of fact, it might be sunny all day long), plan is to head to Lavagna and try one of trails that have been restored this year: more spefically, watermill trail #3 on http://www.comune.lavagna.ge.it/sites/default/files/159-cartina_web.pdfThe path to the so called “ancient valley of the watermills” has been cleaned this year, so the idea is to use it to reach Crocetta and the scenic church of S.Giulia.Hike takes about 2,5 hours, with 250 metres elevation gain, and ends in Cavi. Should we want to extend it, we can walk an extra mile towards Sestri Levante, along the Roman trail that saw a medieval knight lose control of his horse while being spellbound by the landscape (and fall into a cliff, only to be miraculously saved by a bush that stood in the way)In this case, return will be from Sestri Levante, probably around 5:00pm.How to get to Lavagna, and how to come back alive:On Sunday, let’s meet at Lavagna train station at 11:18 am.Recommended trains are:— if you travel eastwards
10:24 Genova Principe (10:32 Genova Brignole) 11:18 Lavagna— if you travel westwards
9:46 La Spezia Centrale – 10:19 Sestri Levante + bus 7004 to Lavagna— if you travel southwards
07:32 Milano Lambrate – 10:19 Lavagna (*)(*) if you’re coming from afar, you may consider getting the 3 day regional pass for 29 euro. Or the summer ticket (4 weekends) for 39 euro.As usual, if you have doubts, questions, Hamlet-like dilemmas… feel free to text me! (at +39 329 7203364)
via Liguriah https://ift.tt/3xyin4j
Saturday, July 30th 2022:La Spezia CentraleSummer holidays may be getting closer, but perhaps we still have time for two more hikes? The first one will take place in the biggest swimming pool in Liguria this Saturday, while the second one will smell of fried fish and will be on August 13th. If you’re regular visitors to this group, I’m sure you don’t need more clues!Kicking off this Saturday will be the “piscina naturale” event, which will be held in Portovenere and finally returns, after 3 long years. The idea, of course, is to hike along a path leading to the Infinite trail, then head down to Portovenere and swim to Palmaria island.For the uninitiated, the Portovenere strait will be off limits to boats. From 3pm till 6pm, boats won’t be allowed to cross it, thus making it feasible to swim from Portovenere to Palmaria. At least, theoretically, as the weather will have the last say (we even had tornadoes once! which of course caused the swim to be called off)Anyway, weather permitting, we’ll try to swim to the island and back to Portovenere (unless you come from Basel with your wickelfisch, in which case I guess you could go on hiking to the lighthouse on top of Palmaria island). So that you know, the distance between Portovenere and Palmaria is around 200/250 metres.As for the hiking part: let’s meet at La Spezia station around 10:45am and head to the fishermen town of Cadimare. Depending on how many we are, we’ll either walk or catch a city bus. From Cadimare, we’ll hike up to Sella di Derbi, along the forest trail described on http://www.parconaturaleportovenere.it/il-sentiero-nel-bosco/ . This should allow us to do the ascending part of the hike under the shade of the woods (as well as discover the Jubilee Cross, that illuminates the Spezia gulf at night). Once we reach Sella di Derbi, we’ll continue along the so called “infinite trail”, so as to finish the hike in Portovenere. The “infinite” trail probably owes its name to the fact that the alignment of Mt Muzzerone, Portovenere and the islands of Palmaria and Tino make the trail appear much longer (almost infinite) than it actually is. In truth, the walk from Fezzano to Derbi should take 1,5 hours, while the trail to Portovenere requires another 1,5 hours. Hike is rated as “E” (intermediate), with an elevation gain of 350 metres.You may read more about the Infinite trail on:https://sentieridautore.it/2015/11/25/seguendo-minerva-a-portovenere/ and about the Natural Swimming Pool on:https://www.cittadellaspezia.com/2022/07/27/sabato-torna-la-piscina-naturale-porto-venere-si-prepara-al-sold-out-455385/How to get to La Spezia, and how to come back alive:On Saturday, July 30th, let’s meet at 10:45am outside La Spezia Centrale railway station, near the red human pyramid monumentSuggested trains are:» if you are travelling eastwards:Reg 12335 + 12221 Genova Piazza Principe 8:14 (Genova Brignole 8:23 Sestri Levante 9:41) La Spezia 10:45 (*)orIC 505 – 08:53 Genova Piazza Principe (9:01 Genova Brignole) 10:09 La Spezia (might get booked out soon)» if you are travelling southwards:REG 2179 Milano Lambrate 6:32 (Rogoredo 6:38) Genova P.Principe 8:21
(*) +
IC 505 Genova P.Principe 8:51 – La Spezia 10:09
(if you have blind faith in Trenitalia, there’s also another way, via Parma)Return will be from Portovenere/La Spezia, possibly around 6pm/7pm.(*) if you’re coming from afar, you may consider getting the 3 day regional pass for 29 euro. Or the summer ticket (4 weekends) for 39 euro.As usual, if you have doubts, questions, Hamlet-like dilemmas… feel free to message me ( vidlothianATgmailDOTcom ) or call me (+393297203364)
via Liguriah https://ift.tt/vuLyInE
Sunday, July 3rd 2022:ChiavariAs usual, it’s that time of the year when Rapallo celebrates the anniversary of the apparition of Mary (on the Montallegro hills) with a colorful array of fireworks, as well as the burning of its castle. This year is particularly favourable, as the first 3 days of July happen to be over the weekend. So, in case you are busy on Sunday, you might still be able to catch the show on Friday or Saturday evening!As for Sunday… shall we renew our tradition of hiking on a trail leading to the Montallegro shrine?Since it will be a bit hot, the plan is to do the coastal Ligurian trail, from Chiavari to S.Bernardo, across the churches of S.Maria delle Grazie, S.Pietro, S.Pantaleo and S.Ambrogio. Trail doesn’t have much elevation gain and offers plenty of refreshing water taps along the way. Once we get to the remains of S.Bernardo chapel, we’ll try to get to the Montallegro shrine by following the S.Bernardo-Monte Castello trail, that was opened last year. Not much is known about it, but the fact that https://portofinotrek.com/en/from-rapallo/97-rapallo-san-bernardo-monte-castello-sant-ambrogio-rapallo.html describes it as pleasant is somehow reassuring!Once we get to Montallegro, we can head down to the Rapallo seaside via cable car, bus or on foot, as usual. Will it be possible to swim? Hopefully we’ll be luckier than in S.Fruttuoso! (but make sure you bring a snorkeling mask, so you can spot any jellyfish tentacles around you)Hike is rather long (4 hours) but easy-medium.You may read more about the festival on:http://www.festediluglio.it/How to get to Chiavari, and how to come back alive:On Sunday, July 3rd, let’s meet at the entrance of Chiavari train station at 11:14.Suggested trains are:— if you travel eastwards
REG 12345 10:05 Genova Brignole – 11:03 Chiavari
(there’s also REG 3099 – 10:24 Genova Piazza Principe 11:14 Chiavari, however be warned that you may see the Montallegro Madonna on this one, as it’s coming from Milano and likely to be packed)— if you travel westwards
Reg 3261 – 09:50 La Spezia Centrale – 10:32 Chiavari— if you travel southwards (*)
Reg 3099 – Milano Lambrate 08:30 Chiavari 11:14Return will be from Rapallo railway station… around 6pm (without fireworks) or midnight (if you’re up for watching the complete show).(*) if you’re coming from afar, you may consider getting the 3 day regional pass for 29 euro. Or the summer ticket (4 weekends) for 39 euro.As usual, if you have doubts, questions, Hamlet-like dilemmas… feel free to message me! (at vidlothianATgmailDOTcom or +393297203364)
via Liguriah https://ift.tt/yrZfg4d
On Sunday, the biggest flower festival in Europe takes place in Pietra Ligure: let’s discover all the flower decorations of the Infiorata, by hiking to Pietra Ligure… all the way from Borgio Verezzi. Borgio Verezzi is an old sea village and surely it is one of the most beautiful Saracen places in Liguria.Walking through its two areas, Borgio at sea level and Verezzi on the hill, means to plunge in the nature and in the local history surrounded by the natural vegetation of the Mediterranean scrub.People who want to have this experience, can choose the different thematic trails the municipality of Borgio Verezzi created for all kinds of trekkers: the Geologic path, the Nature path and the Culture path. These two last ones often overlap and coincide.So we mainly walk the Nature path and we can also admire all the surprises the Culture path offers.In addition we take a small detour to visit the famous Caves of Borgio Verezzi.Rising from the sea we meet three historic churches: the first church in Borgio, the other two in Verezzi from where we enjoy picturesque views along the coast.Down our way among the olive groves, spurge woods and brooms we get to the Phoenician Mill. It is the most well-preserved mill among the last three still existing in the whole Europe.While going to euphorbia woods, brooms and nut trees, the trail offers us a new surprise: we can see some clear evidences of fossil sea organisms!In fact here we are able to admire the famous Stone of Verezzi, a decorative stone, rich in fossil evidences dated more than 20-30 million years old.Briefly: in this path we plunge in the wonderful Ligurian nature and meantime in its history as well!How to get there and come back alive:Next Sunday 29 May 2022:We can meet at 10:15 at Brignole Railway Station, take the Regional train 12352 and change in Savona taking RV 3085 to Borgio Verezzi.For people coming from otehr place we can meet directly al 12:20 at Borgio Verezzi Train Station.The return it will from Pietra Ligure after the flower show and flower parade after 19:00 arriving at Genova Brignole at 20:30.You can find more details herePIETRA LIGURE IN FIORE 2022In case of any doubts you can contact Andy (+393297203364 or me (+393337756854)
via Liguriah https://ift.tt/KuMWlSG
Saturday, 7th May 2022RapalloAnyone up for a hike this weekend? 🙂If I got it right, this month’s regulations require us to wear a mask on trains/buses and hike with two pairs of shoes between Arenzano and Sori… and that’s all, right?Since this is going to be S.Fortunato’s weekend (and Camogli celebrates it by offering a sizzling show on Saturday and fried fish on Sunday), goal of the hike will be Camogli. As the visually entertaining bits are all on Saturday, let’s hike on Saturday from S.Maria del Campo di Rapallo to Camogli, via S.Martino di Noceto, Ruta and Gaixella.This will allow us to pass by famous landmarks such as Ruta di Camogli and the Millennial church, as well as discover some less known places like the hamlet of S.Martino di Noceto, with its panoramic church and the Fons Gemina spring. Also, according to tradition, pansoti with walnut sauce were invented here.For more info, check https://rapallooutdoor.it/2020/11/11/itinerari-culturali-la-fons-gemina-a-san-martino-di-noceto/As for the second part of the hike, it will be the classic trail that passes by Gaixella and Galletti:
https://portofinotrek.com/en/trails-from-ruta-di-camogli/54-ruta-portofino-vetta-gaixella-san-rocco-camogli.htmlHike takes around 3,5 hours, with 500 metres elevation gain.
At 5-6 pm we’ll probably reach Camogli, where we can dive.. perhaps not into the sea (water temperature will be 16-17 degrees) but into the atmosphere of the festival and marvel at the statues built on the beach (according to the rumours, this year there will be 3). Fireworks and the burning of the statues will then take place at 11pm.How to get to S.Maria del Campo in Rapallo, and how to come back alive:
On Saturday, May 7th, let’s meet at 11:07 am at the entrance of Rapallo railway station, then we’ll catch the 11:31 bus, arriving at S.Maria del Campo at 11:45.
Suggested trains are:
– if you’re travelling eastwards
REG 12353: 10:11 Genova Piazza Principe (10:20 Genova Brignole) – 11:07 Rapallo
(there’s also a later train, but it’s slightly risky)– if you’re travelling westwards
REG 2361: 09:50 La Spezia – 10:40 Rapalloif you’re travelling southwards
REG 3015: 7:32 Milano Lambrate – 10:02 Rapallo (*)
(there’s also a later triple train, but it’s very risky)Return will, of course, be from Camogli (possibly around midnight?)(*) if you’re coming from afar, you may consider getting the 3 day regional pass for 29 euro.
As usual, if you have doubts, questions, Hamlet-like dilemmas… feel free to message me! (at vidlothianATgmailDOTcom or +39/3297203364)
via Liguriah https://ift.tt/A1Daih4
An unusual hike: a walk in a railway deposit plenty of old trains.Since trains took us in the last ten years in our wonderful hikes in Liguria and the next week end there is the open day free of charges at Museum of La Spezia Migliarina Railway Deposit, why not to take the chance to visit it riding an historical train?How to get there and come back alive:Next Sunday 20 March 2022:We can meet at 10:30 at Brignole Railway Station, take the Speed Regional train RV 3265 to La Spezia and from there reach the Migliarina railway deposit and spend a couple of hours in visiting the museum and the old trains.The return it will be with RV 3278 from La Spezia Centrale arriving at Genova Brignole at 19:15We can find more info here:https://www.fondazionefs.it/content/fondazionefs/it/notizie-aggiornamenti/2022/2/28/open-day-al-dors-di-la-spezia-migliarina.html?fbclid=IwAR1ZLWmD_2VSiag-2bzsuN8WtqEVmNbVfabuQXoS3rDciMniHMCTl0YCvgs_aem_AWliZZHy0cjJOG9_VdZXjKrd1GfS6v17fbobMGu6Qr2tZApZYHQXe3dAmBIhmLSwU3tcip5W68Y7NMzvqOHoj1N4q6uJtSm942YJB4ZDkvrP9BJNUSuOl56DlAH-PhOc3qw
via Liguriah https://ift.tt/PyFM8eh
Saturday, 18th December:Genova NerviIt’s again that time of the year, when the days are very short and darkness threatens to creep in while we’re still hiking. Normally, it would be the perfect time to do our favourite mountain (that’s Manico del Lume, of course!). However, as we’ve already conquered the peak earlier this year, let’s try a brand new (yet challenging) destination: the Viganego Xmas crib. Located in the Genova woods, literally in the middle of nowhere, this is probably the hardest to reach of famous nativity scenes in Liguria. We’ll try to get there from Genova Nervi, by taking #1 of the Golfo Paradiso trails, from Nervi to Cisiano via Passo Cordona:The trail is supposedly highly scenic, with vast views over the Paradise gulf and historical bridges along the way.Once we’re in Cisiano, we can go on following the trail to Terrusso and Viganego if there’s still light, or take the road otherwise. Return will be by ATP bus, from La Presa stop. Maybe around 6pm?Hike is rated “E” and should take 5 hours, with 750 metres elevation gain.How to get to Genova Nervi, and how to come back alive ***Let’s meet at 10:37 at Genova Nervi railway station. Please bring food and water with you, so that we can walk right away!Recommended trains are:For those travelling eastwards:Reg 12353 Genova Piazza Principe 10:11 ( Genova Brignole 10:20) Genova Nervi 10:37For those travelling westwards:Reg 12218 + Reg 12352 La Spezia 8:15 – Genova Nervi 10:18For those travelling southwards:Reg 3015 – 07:25 Milano Lambrate – 09:37 Genova Nervi (*)Return from La Presa (bus to Brignole) will be around 6:00 pm.(*) if you’re coming from afar, you may consider getting the 3 day regional pass for 29 euro.As usual, if you have doubts, questions, Hamlet-like dilemmas… feel free to text me! (+39 329 7203364)
via Liguriah https://ift.tt/3q7ibWO
Saturday, 13th November 2021:ReccoWeather and trains may not be highly favourable for hiking this weekend, but Saturday might not be so bad. While Sunday looks hopeless, with rain showers and even a Trenitalia strike, Saturday should be ok (cloudy with sun spells), at least until 4pm. Given that the event “Locali Storici” will have many historical stores open their doors to the public ( https://www.localistorici.it/ ), shall we head to Manuelina, the legendary place in Recco that has been baking focaccia for over 130 years?The idea is to get there by following the footsteps of Paolo Villaggio, who allegedly fled at night from the Colonia Arnaldi health center and walked down to Recco, craving for focaccia from Manuelina. Since we already did the first part of his walk in July (remember visiting Passo della Spinarola and the partly fascinating/partly eerie Colonia Arnaldi?), we’ll now do the second part, in the form of a loop from Recco. Plan is to hike from Recco up to Mt Ampola and Passo del Gallo, then head down to Recco via the trail of Roman bridges ( http://sentieridellevanteligure.blogspot.com/2013/04/v-behaviorurldefaultvmlo_2127.html ). Should the weather get wet sooner than expected, we can shorten the hike by heading down from Piane di Caravaggio.Full hike takes 3 hours and is rated as T/E (easy/medium), with 500 metres of elevation gain.In order to visit Manuelina, send an email to manuelina@manuelina.it (or call them, see https://www.localistorici.it/ for full details).
Should Manuelina get booked out, not all hope is lost: I think there’s another focacceria in Recco that will have guided tours.As for the hike, let’s meetup at Recco station at 10:55.How to get to Recco, and how to come back alive:On Saturday, 13th November, let’s meet at 10:55 am at the entrance of Recco railway stationSuggested trains are:– if you’re travelling eastwardsREG 12353 10:11 Genova Principe (10:20 Brignole) 10:54 Recco– if you’re travelling westwardsREG 3262
09:50 La Spezia Centrale – 10:51 Recco– if you’re travelling southwardsREG 3015 07:25 Milano Centrale (7:32 Lambrate 7:38 Rogoredo) 9:51 Recco (*)Return will be from Recco, probably after 6pm.(*) if you’re coming from afar, do consider getting the 3 day regional pass for 29 euro.As usual, if you have doubts, questions, Hamlet-like dilemmas… feel free to write me (at vidlothianATgmailDOTcom) or call me (at +39 329 7203364)
via Liguriah https://ift.tt/2YJi7Tq
Saturday, 23rd October 2021:CogoletoIt has been ages since we hiked on the west coast of Genoa, so why don’t we try the Engineer path? It’s an adventurous trek between history and nature in Val Lerone, to discover hidden waterfalls, streams and lakes. The circular itinerary will start from the Motta location and continue towards the Negrone bridge, Tina lake and reach the Sambuco shelter and Cu du Mundu, before descending to the starting point.The Engineer path was built in the XIX century for engineers to study how to build the aqueduct to catch the water from the rivers in the area.This aqueduct was never made.The hike is rated as E, it has a vertical gain of 350 m and it will take 3,5 hours.It is also possible to go to the starting point by car.You can find more information here: https://easy2trail.com/…/Guidebook-n%C2%B0-4-Sentiero…How to get there and come back safe.On Saturday 23rd October let’s meet in front of Brignole Station at 10:20 am.The train leaves at 10:34.From Cogoleto we will take the bus heading to Lerca, where we may start our hike around 12:20.If you are coming by car we can meet in the parking area where the path starts at 12:20.Suggested trainGenova Brignole 10:34 – Cogoleto 11:30If you have doubts, you can contact me at +393337756854
via Liguriah https://ift.tt/3GaMuCX
Saturday, 25th September:S.Margherita LigureAnyone up for a hike this Saturday (tomorrow)? There are a few events taking place in Liguria (namely the European Heritage Days and S.Michael’s festival), so it might be a favourable time to meet up, moreover as October’s big events are all cancelled (that includes Bonassola’s Madonna del Rosario, sad but true)
The idea is to head to S.Margherita Ligure and hike to Semaforo Vecchio: we haven’t been to the highest point of Portofino Park for more than 7 years, so it might be worth checking it: they recently also opened the “Frank Sinatra” lookout point.
In the old days, Semaforo vecchio (literally “the old traffic light”) served as a signalling station, so that Genova could be alerted with smoke and fire.
Nowadays, Semaforo Vecchio will allow us to choose between two ways for going back to Santa Margherita. We can either take the northern path, via San Lorenzo and San Michele di Pagana, or we can take the more scenic (and slightly more demanding) path that leads to Paraggi across the valley of watermills. The first option might be nicer if they organize interesting activities for S.Michael’s festival, while the latter option will allow us to take a closer look at the sea. Either way, we’ll probably reach the sea around 4:30pm and be back to S.Margherita around 6pm.
Hike takes around 3,5 hours and is rated as T/E (easy/medium), with 600 metres of elevation gain and plenty of water taps along the way. You may read more about the trails on:https://portofinotrek.com/en/main-paths/8-from-santa-margherita-ligure-to-pietre-strette.htmlhttps://portofinotrek.com/en/main-paths/5-from-portofino-vetta-to-semaforo-vecchio.html (scary English)Once we’re back in Santa, you can choose whether to go back home or travel to Moneglia, where there will be a free guided tour of the 1000 year old Oratorio dei Disciplinanti, as well as a Beethoven/Chopin concert. If you wish to attend the Moneglia events, you need to call them at 328 9275376 and tell them your name. More about this event on:https://cultura.gov.it/evento/moneglia-oratorio-dei-disciplinantiHow to get to S.Margherita, and how to come back alive:On Saturday 25th, let’s meet at 11:00 am, at the entrance of Santa Margherita Station, by the infamous taxi telephone.Recommended trains are:— if you travel eastwardsREG 12355 – Genova Piazza Principe 10:11 – S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino 11:03— if you travel westwardsREG 3262 – La Spezia Centrale 9:50 – S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino 10:44— if you travel southwardsREG 3015 – Milano Lambrate 07:32 – S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino 10:01PS: As usual, if you have doubts, questions, Hamlet-like dilemmas… feel free to write me (at vidlothianATgmailDOTcom) or call me (at +39 329 7203364)
via Liguriah https://ift.tt/3zIAeW4
Saturday, 14th August 2021:S.Margherita LigureCould it be real or is it just a mirage? Rumours have it that the Santa fried fish festival is back this year and will take place on Saturday, courtesy of the fishermen guild of S.Erasmo.While waiting to discover if the coveted box of fried fish and shrimps will magically appear in our hands or if it’s all just a dream, let’s spend the day hiking in the area, from S.Margherita Ligure to Portofino and back. This will allow us to discover the brand new Trail of Animals in Nozarego, as well as the never tested Nozarego-Crocetta trail (https://livesanta.it/il-sentiero-degli-animali/ and http://www.parcoportofino.com/parcodiportofino/it/crocetta__nozarego.page )Where will we swim? The choice will be among Punta del Giasso (does anyone know if it has been restored?), spiaggia dell’Olivetta (the easiest, but potentially crowded) and Cala Vitrale (perhaps the nicest option).Hike takes around 2,5 hours and is rated as T/E (easy/medium). However, bear in mind that the optional trails to Punta del Giasso and Cala Vitrale are both EE (for expert excursionists)Needless to say, we’ll try to be back in S.Margherita before 6pm, since that’s when the fish festival beginsHow to get to S.Margherita Ligure, and how to come back alive:On Saturday 14th, let’s meet at the entrance of S.Margherita Ligure station (by the infamous taxi telephone) at 11:05 am.Recommended trains are:— if you travel eastwardsREG 12355 – Genova Piazza Principe 10:11 – S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino 11:03— if you travel westwards
REG 3262 – La Spezia Centrale 9:50 – S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino 10:44Return will be from S.Margherita Ligure, around 6:00pm or later (if we witness the apparition of the fish)PS: As usual, if you have doubts, questions, Hamlet-like dilemmas… feel free to write me (at vidlothianATgmailDOTcom) or call me (at +39 329 7203364)
via Liguriah https://ift.tt/3CPDQbB
Sunday, 11th July 2021:ReccoIf anyone’s up for a short panoramic Sunday hike, we can try the
“Itinerario storico Colombiano” between Uscio and Tribogna. It’s a very
old mule track, that passes by several slate caves and was treaded
by merchants and Christopher Columbus’ ancestors.
While we did the first lower segments, we never got to explore the
other end of the trail, moreover as it was only restored recently.The plan is then to catch the 11:15 bus to Uscio and do a loop hike,
along the “ISC” trail, the trail of 2 Gulfs, the trail of the old
castle and the trail of the Chinese house (whatever that means!)You may read about the ISC trail on:
https://www.visitgenoa.it/en/node/28665Hike should take 2,5 hours and has 200mt elevation gain.How to get to Uscio, and how to come back alive:On Sunday, 11th July, let’s meet at Recco train station at 10:51 am
and catch the 11:15 bus to Uscio (11:40).Recommended trains are:if you travel eastwards
REG 12345
GENOVA BRIG.10:05 – RECCO 10:40
——–if you travel westwards
REG 3262
09:50 La Spezia – 10:51 Recco——–if you travel southwards
REG 3099
08:33 Milano Lambrate – 10:51 Recco———-
Return will be from Recco station, we’ll probably get the 2:30pm bus back from Uscio
(either that, or 4:30). It would be possible to also walk back to Recco, but that would
be long.As usual, if you have doubts, questions, Hamlet-like dilemmas… feel free to write me (at vidlothianATgmailDOTcom) or call me (at +39 329 7203364)
via Liguriah https://ift.tt/3xAtoBK
Saturday, 26th June 2021:ZoagliFive years ago, the town of Zoagli embarked on a quest to build an extensive network of trails that could rival the more famous ones in Portofino and Cinque Terre ( http://www.ilsecoloxix.it/p/levante/2017/05/03/ASb3RlFH-sentieri_sindaco_altroche.shtml
(in Italian) ). A few months ago, the project seemingly was completed, so now it’s up to us to discover just how memorable the trails are: if anyone’s up for a walk, let’s head to Zoagli and try the “Boat trail”, that follows a stream and some ancient water-mills and leads up to Semorile and Anchetta, and let’s head back to S.Ambrogio by taking the recently opened ridge trail, that connects Mt Castello to Mt Zuccarello.Hike has 600 metres of elevation gain and takes about 3,5 hours; not much is known about the difficulty of the ridge hike, but it should be nothing too daunting (you may read about it on https://www.sentieriincammino.it/monte-castello-e-madonnetta-da-zoagli/ ).Sea might have some waves in the morning but is expected to be swimmable in the afternoon: hopefully, we’ll be able to dip in the water at Pozzetto beach.Return will be from Rapallo, probably around 5 or 6pm.How to get to Zoagli, and how to come back alive:On Saturday, let’s meet at 11:12 am at the entrance of Zoagli train station.Suggested trains (*) are:if you travel eastwards:Regionale 12355 – Genova Principe 10:11 (Genova Brignole 10:20) Zoagli 11:12if you travel westwards:Regionale Veloce 3262 + Regionale 12355 La Spezia 9:50 – Zoagli 11:12As usual, if you have doubts, questions, Hamlet-like dilemmas… feel free to write me (at vidlothianATgmailDOTcom) or call me (at +39 329 7203364)
via Liguriah https://ift.tt/3vSopdR
Sunday, 6th June 2021:ReccoWhile Saturday should be mostly sunny, the weather forecast on Sunday is a big question mark: sunny, drizzling or cloudy? Since it shouldn’t be too evil in the afternoon, i would still throw in a 2nd hike.For those who are up for a light hike, shall we walk on the route of 4 churches of Recco? It will give us the opportunity to take a look at S.Maria del Suffragio and S.Rocco (i.e. the churches built for the patron saint – to whom the Fire Festival is dedicated – and as a token of gratitude after the XVII century plague was delivered) and (if we’re lucky with the weather) it will allow us to admire the majestic views from the churches of Ascension and Megli. Also, there will be a small festival at the Ascension church, to celebrate the end of its restoration works (although we’ll probably miss it, as it’s at 6pm)Hike is 2,5 hours long, with 300 mt elevation again, and is rated as T (easy). More info on: https://prolocorecco.it/natura/itinerari/camminata-con-partenza-dalla-chiesa-di-megli-e-arrivo-all-ascensioneIf the weather is kind, we might consider extending it with the spooky Ageno houses and the scenic Redeemer statue.
( https://www.trekkingitalia.org/scheda-trek/-/trek/169423/anello-del-redentore-da-recco )Return will be from Recco, possibly around 4 or 5pm.—————————————————–How to get to Recco and how to come back alive:On Sunday, let’s meet at 12:05 at the entrance of Recco station.Recommended trains are:if you travel eastwards
GENOVA BRIG.11:20 – RECCO11:57 (REG 12363)if you travel westwards:
SPEZIA C.10:15 – SESTRI LEV.11:19 (REG 12222)
+
SESTRI LEV.11:31 – RECCO12:05 (REG 12372)if you travel southwards:
MILANO LAMBR 08:33 – RECCO10:51 (RV 3099)As usual, if you have doubts, questions, Hamlet-like dilemmas… feel free to write me (at vidlothianATgmailDOTcom) or call me (at +39 329 7203364)
via Liguriah https://ift.tt/2SUYjJo
MonegliaSunday, 11th September – A bit last minute this week, is anyone up for a second consecutive hike, to explore the inland of Moneglia? The sea may be a bit rough, but we can still enjoy a sunny hike&swim, protected by Moneglia’s wave-breaking barriers.The idea for the walk is to have a loop hike across the hamlets above Moneglia. They were often plundered by pirates, but they were also made picturesque by artists: Lemeglio, with its big romanic church overlooking the bay, Comeglio and Littorno, with their olive groves and quaint chapels.We’ll follow the classic blue trail from Moneglia to the panoramic bench on Mt Incisa and we’ll come back via Comeglio and Littorno.Hike is easy/medium, takes shortly less than 3 hours and is well described on: http://www.wildtrips.net/moneglia-monte-incisa.htm** How to get to Moneglia, and how to come back alive: **On Sunday, 11th September, let’s meet at 11:05 at the entrance of Moneglia railway station.Suggested trains are:If you are travelling eastwards:09:11 Genova Piazza Principe (09:23 Genova Brignole) Moneglia 10:50If you are travelling westwards:10:15 La Spezia 11:05 MonegliaIf you are travelling southwards:07:25 Milano Centrale (07:32 Lambrate) Moneglia 10:50 (*)Return will be from Moneglia, around 5pm.********************************(*) if you’re coming from afar, you may consider getting the 3 day regional pass for 29 euro. Or the summer ticket (4 weekends) for 39 euro.As usual, if you have doubts, questions, Hamlet-like dilemmas… feel free to text me! (at +39 329 7203364)
via Liguriah https://ift.tt/321wXxW
Saturday, 13th August 2022:CamogliGuess what? It’s time for the last hike&swim before summer holidays and, as always, we’ll try to honor it by having one that ends with a box of fried fish.The weather forecast is a bit uncertain, but according to the latest reports it might be just perfect, with some refreshing rain at night, followed by sunshine in the late morning. As temperature should be not too high, we can start the hike with a scenic walk from Camogli up to the location known as Paradise, via the Semaforo Nuovo and Rock of the Hawks lookout points. From Paradise, we’ll move on to Dolcina and San Lorenzo, where we can check if there’s still something going on, from the festival they are hosting this week.
From S.Lorenzo we’ll head down to S.Michele di Pagana, where we can have a swim (hopefully, without jellyfish) before the fried fish.Hike is rated as easy/medium, takes around 3,5 hours, offers plenty of water taps and is well described on:
https://portofinotrek.com/it/da-camogli-o-san-rocco/71-189-san-rocco-di-camogli-gaixella-toca-fornelli-san-rocco.html#/5-passante_per-san_rocco_di_camogli
and
https://portofinotrek.com/it/sentieri-principali/15-37-portofino-vetta-san-lorenzo-della-costa.html#/17-passante_per-s_lorenzo_della_costaAs for the fried fish festival, it’s not clear yet whether it will start at 6pm or 7pm, anyway if you aren’t in a rush to go back home, do consider staying in Santa Margherita one extra hour!How to get to Camogli, and how to come back alive:On Saturday, August 13th, let’s meet at 10:58am at the entrance of Camogli train station. More precisely, under the “Madonna with Child” relief that’s on the wall opposite the train station entrance.Suggested trains:If you travel eastwards:REG 12355 – 10:11 Genova Principe (10:20 Genova Brignole) 10:58 Camogli-S. FruttuosoIf you travel westwards:REG 12218 +12354 – 8:15 La Spezia Centrale – 10:08 Camogli-S. Fruttuoso
(unfortunately, Trenitalia cut a lot of trails)If you travel southwards:REG 3015 – 07:25 Milano Centrale-09:55 Camogli-S. Fruttuoso (*)Return will be from S.Margherita Ligure, somewhere between 6pm (without the fish) and 8pm (with a full stomach).(*) if you’re coming from afar, you may consider getting the 3 day regional pass for 29 euro. Or the summer ticket (4 weekends) for 39 euro.As usual, if you have doubts, questions, Hamlet-like dilemmas… feel free to message me ( vidlothianATgmailDOTcom ) or call me (+393297203364)
via Liguriah https://ift.tt/H1O5pjw
Saturday, July 23rd 2022:Sestri LevanteGiven the rising temperatures, let’s have an easy hike in Sestri Levante and explore the less known trails of Punta Manara. This will give us the chance to discover some hidden beaches to the east of Punta Manara, as well as attend the Sagra del Bagnun in Riva Trigoso in the evening. We have never been to the festival, as far as I understand it’s about a soup of tomato and anchovies, that will be served to everyone (for free). There will also be live entertainment and fireworks, although I guess fireworks will be almost impossible to watch (unless we spend the night in Riva Trigoso or we run to the train station of Sestri Levante after 10 minutes of fireworks)As for the hike: let’s try the trail starting from Sestri Levante cemetery. From there, we’ll walk up until we reach the peaks of Mt Castello and Punta Manara, before heading down to the Nostra Signora del Soccorso shrine for a sip of water. Second part of the hike will be about reaching the (very) secluded beach of Tersa Ciazeta ( http://www.verdeazzurroligure.com/index_htm_files/6%20-%20Punta%20Manara.pdf ). Last year we tried it and it was not nearly as hard as the pdf suggests, so we might even extend it by reaching Casa dei Preposti or Scoglio dell’Erbun?Main hike should take around 2 hours, with 250 metres of elevation gain. Bonus hike is an extra hour.How to get to Sestri Levante, and how to come back alive:On Saturday, July 23rd, let’s meet at the entrance of Sestri Levante station at 11:34 am.Recommended trains are:— if you travel eastwardsREG 12355 10:11 Genova Principe (10:20 Genova Brignole) 11:30 Sestri LevanteorRV 3265 – 10:45 Genova Brignole 11:34 Sestri Levante (might be quite full)— if you travel westwardsREG 12222 – 10:15 La Spezia Centrale – 11:19 Sestri Levante— if you travel southwardsREG 3015 – Milano Lambrate 7:32 Sestri Levante 10:28 (*)
(there’s also a train at 8:37, with some pretty tight connections)Return will be from Riva Trigoso, possibly between 6:00pm and 11:00pm (depending on how much bagnun you want to eat!)(*) if you’re coming from afar, you may consider getting the 3 day regional pass for 29 euro. Or the summer ticket (4 weekends) for 39 euro.As usual, if you have doubts, questions, Hamlet-like dilemmas… feel free to message me ( vidlothianATgmailDOTcom ) or call me (+393297203364)
via Liguriah https://ift.tt/W6uUx7I
Saturday, 11th June:S.Margherita LigureSeems like the time and temperature are right for a hike&swim: anyone up for walking from S.Margherita Ligure to San Fruttuoso abbey? There are mainly two reasons behind this choice: first of all, we haven’t been to S.Fruttuoso for a few years now (also due to the many virus-related restrictions; I believe bookings at the tourist office are no longer required to access the beach, right?). Secondly, the staff at Parco di Portofino is organizing a free(!) guided tour along the spine-tingling path (with chains) that connects S.Fruttuoso to S.Rocco di Camogli.The plan then is to walk from S.Margherita Ligure to S.Fruttuoso, along one of two ways described on https://portofinotrek.com/en/from-santa-margherita-ligure/61-santa-margherita-ligure-pietre-strette-san-fruttuoso-base-0-felciara-bocche-santa-margherita.html .
The path via Bocche and Base O should have more lookout points, but if the weather turns out to be too warm, we can walk via Pietre Strette and Caselle, as there’s more shade and water taps. Either way, we should get to S.Fruttuoso in about 3 hours. Hike is easy/medium, with an elevation gain of 400 metres.Once we’re in S.Fruttuoso, we can relax and have a swim, before heading back home by boat… or moving on to a bonus hike that’s longer than the main hike. For those who decide to take the latter option, the staff at Parco di Portofino is organizing an inspiring sunset hike to S.Rocco at 16:30. They usually arrange it at dawn, when it’s outrageously early, so I’m glad they decided to do it at dusk this time: if you would like to join in, just email them your name and phone number (their address is labterATparcoportofinoDOTit , full instructions are on http://www.parcoportofino.com/parcodiportofino/it/corsiescursioni.page )However, be aware that this part requires 4 hours and is rated EE (for expert excursionists).How to get to S.Margherita Ligure, and how to come back alive:On June 11th, let’s meet at 11 am at the entrance of S.Margherita Ligure railway station (by the infamous taxi telephone).Suggested trains are:if you travel eastwards:REG 12353 – Genova Piazza Principe 10:04 (Genova Brignole 10:20) S.Margherita Ligure 11:03if you travel westwards:REG 3261 – La Spezia Centrale 09:50 S. Margherita Ligure 10:44if you travel southwards
:
REG 3015 – 07:25 Milano Centrale – 09:58 S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino (*)Return will be from Camogli railway station… around 6pm (without bonus hike) or 10pm.(*) if you’re coming from afar, you may consider getting the 3 day regional pass for 29 euro. Or, if you have voting rights, bring your election card and you’re entitled up to 70% off.As usual, if you have doubts, questions, Hamlet-like dilemmas… feel free to message me! (at vidlothianATgmailDOTcom or +393297203364)
via Liguriah https://ift.tt/hWsfagS
Sunday, 22nd May:ReccoFollowing Camogli’s fried fish, it’s time for Recco to celebrate its most famous product (focaccia), after a 2 year break: let’s soak up the festive atmosphere, as Recco hosts the focaccia festival this Sunday, and combine hiking and focaccia.
Since we explored the trails by Mt Caravaggio barely 2 weeks ago, the plan is to move to the inland and discover the trails around Uscio, while taking care not to step into the “forbidden” lands of Lumarzo and Sori.
Apparently, they recently cleaned the trails, so we should have no problems walking from Uscio to Calcinara, along the powder keg trail, that follows an old aqueduct (apparently, there’s also one panoramic bench that was unveiled 2 months ago): https://www.uscioutdoor.it/?p=395t
From Calcinara, we’ll reach the picturesque hamlet of Terrile and then could go on, along the Ancient Roman trail, all the way to Recco, as described on path #13 of https://www.lookyhotel.com/images/GP_descrizione_sentieri_confoto.pdf
If the ancient roman trail turns out to be too adventurous/abandoned (there’s not much information about the trail condition), we can end the hike by returning to Uscio. Hike should take 3,5 hours, with 300mt elevation gain (or less, if we take the bus for going back).———————-How to get to Uscio, and how to come back alive:
On Sunday, 22nd May, let’s meet at Recco main bus stop at 11:10 (or Recco train station at 10:54 am) and catch the 11:15 bus to Uscio (arriving at 11:40).
Recommended trains are:if you travel eastwards
REG 3099
Genova Principe 10:28 – Brignole 10:36 – Recco 10:54
(actually, it comes from Milano, so maybe the previous one, arriving at 10:40, is better/less crowded?)
——–if you travel westwards
REG 3261
09:50 La Spezia – 10:51 Recco
——–if you travel southwards: REG 3099 08:30 Milano Lambrate – 10:54 Recco (*)Of course, you can choose to arrive to Recco earlier, so as to get plain/onion focaccia (which should be offered, starting from 10:00)Return will be from Recco station, we’ll see if we can make it there by 4-5pm, in order to be in time for the distribution of focaccia di Recco.(*) if you’re coming from afar, you may consider getting the 3 day regional pass for 29 euro.
As usual, if you have doubts, questions, Hamlet-like dilemmas… feel free to message me! (at vidlothianATgmailDOTcom or +39/3297203364)
via Liguriah https://ift.tt/zEyj6Uq
News say that next Saturday a brand new hike will be opened in San Colombano.According to the program the opening hike will be start at 14:15 on Saturday 9th April, gathering will start at 14:00.Along the track typical food and beveragesThe path is rated T and it is 10 km long. It is a ring and there is the opportunity to visit the ruins of an old abbey.The path has been restored by 3 volunteers and next Saturday there will be the celebration.How to get there and come back alive.For those who are coming from Genova let’s meet at 12:00 in the parking on the left facing Brignole train Station.We will gather in cars and reach the starting point located here.44.3741111,9.2894167,16z">https://www.google.it/maps/place/44%C2%B022’26.8%22N+9%C2%B017’21.9%22E/@44.3741111,9.2894167,16zFor those who are coming from other places we can meet at the gathering point above mentioned.In case you want to travel by train and bus these are the suggested ones:Regional Train 12363 h 11:24 arriving in Chiavari at 12:23Bus n. 715 departing from Chiavari at 12:46 and arriving in San Colombano Certenoli at 13:13.Return will be late in the afternoon to Genova.
via Liguriah https://ift.tt/OPAUZIr
Sunday, 19th December:CornigliaGiven the exceptionally favourable weather, shall we have a twin Xmas crib hike over the weekend? Since Saturday’s exploration of the Viganego nativity scene will be challenging, the idea for Sunday is to have a light hike from Corniglia to Manarola.The plan, of course, is to stick with the tradition of having our pre-Xmas hike in the Cinque Terre, so as to finish another year in front of the lit Xmas crib of Manarola. Hike is rated “E” and is well described on https://do-in-italy.com/it/il-sentiero-manarola-volastra-corniglia-tra-vigneti-e-terrazzamenti-sul-mare-delle-cinque-terre-2/ (we’ll walk in the opposite direction), it should take 2,5 hours. For those who haven’t yet heard about the lit Xmas crib, Manarola is famous for 15.000 light bulbs, that every December are placed on a hill. They are part of a gigantic Nativity scene, that is laid every year on the hill of the Three Crosses, thanks to the outstanding efforts of now 94-year old Mario Andreoli.How to get to Corniglia and how to come back alive:On Sunday, December 19, let’s meet at the entrance of Corniglia station at 12:01.Suggested trains are— for those travelling eastwardsREG 3265
Genova Brignole 10:45 – Corniglia 11:58— for those travelling westwardsREG 3266
La Spezia 11:50 – Corniglia 12:01— for those travelling southwardsREG 3015 +
REG 12223 or 3265 – Milano Lambrate 07:32 – Corniglia 11:27/11:58 (*)Return will be from Manarola, around 5pm.(*) if you’re coming from afar, you may consider getting the 3 day regional pass for 29 euro. However, I’m not sure it’s valid also for Cinque Terre, so to be on the safe side you might want to buy an extra ticket for the bits between Levanto and Corniglia/Manarola.As usual, if you have doubts, questions, Hamlet-like dilemmas… feel free to text me! (+39 329 7203364)
via Liguriah https://ift.tt/3DZJ3g1
Sunday, 28th November 2021:RapalloSunday, 28 November – Once again, it’s that time of the year when towns and villages across Liguria await Christmas by setting up lovely Nativity scenes in the churches or on the hills. Over the past years, we enjoyed hiking to the Xmas cribs of Manarola, Pentema, Lavagna (just to name a few).While most towns are not ready yet (Manarola, Borgio Verezzi and Viganego will open in 2-3 weeks, not much is known about the fate of Pentema and Lavagna), Montallegro in Rapallo is already unwrapping their Nativity scene this Sunday: https://www.levantenews.it/2021/11/24/rapallo-a-montallegro-grande-presepe-sul-sagrato/The plan then is to hike to Montallegro from Rapallo: we’ll try to get there by taking the adventurous path along the Tuia brook. You might remember trying part of it 2-3 years ago. Back then, we had to take a long detour via Monte Castello, but this year they should have completed the cleaning of the direct trail.Hike is well described on
https://portofinotrek.com/en/from-rapallo/73-rapallo-montallegro-via-tuja-and-passing-through-pianalunga.html
and takes 2h45.Should we have time for a bonus hike, we could either try treading a bit of the pilgrim trail to Canevale (i.e. the hamlet of the shepherd, who saw the Virgin Mary and received the Byzantine portrait, that can be seen on the altar of the shrine) or return to Rapallo via the Groppallo path of watermills. If we’re out of time, the traditional pilgrim path is the easiest way. Or, if all fails, there’s the bus (I believe the cable car is not working this month)A hiking map is available on:
http://www.salitamontallegro.it/assets/pdf/CartaMontallegro_compressed.pdf .Hike is rated as E (medium), with 650 mt of elevation gain. The PortofinoTrek website mentions chains, though, so it might be E/EE in a couple of spots.How to get to Rapallo, and how to come back alive:On Sunday, 28th November, let’s meet at Rapallo train station at 11:07 am.Recommended trains are:if you travel eastwardsReg 32075 – 10:20 Genova Brignole – Rapallo 11:07if you travel westwardsREG 3262: La Spezia Centrale 9:50 Rapallo 10:40if you travel southwards:REG 3015: 07:32 Milano Lambrate – 10:06 Rapallo (*)Return will be from Rapallo station, probably around 5pm——————————–(*) if you’re coming from afar, do consider getting the 3 day regional pass for 29 euro. There may be a bug on the website, but you can buy the offer through the app.As usual, if you have doubts, questions, Hamlet-like dilemmas… feel free to write me (at vidlothianATgmailDOTcom) or call me (at +39 329 7203364)
via Liguriah https://ift.tt/3nTpLUM
Sunday 24th October 2021
Since on Sunday it will be a nice day a to make a second hike in a row for those who are not coming to the hike tomorrow, on Sunday there will be a second chance.The idea is to meet at 11:00 am at Genova Nervi Station and from the there start the climb to Monte Giugo, a nice top over Nervi where you can have a wonderful view on the sea.To come back we will go down on the other side to complete the loop.We will come back late in the afternoon and and have a nice happy hour by the sea and if it is not to cold a swim.Here you can find more details on the hike.L’Anello di Monte GiugoHow to get there and come back safe.On Sunday 24th October let’s met in front of Brignole Station at 10:30 am and take the regional train RV 3265 to Nervi.We will come back late in the afternoon, If you have doubts, you can contact me at +393337756854.
via Liguriah https://ift.tt/3E5s78r
Saturday, 9th October 2021:Deiva MarinaIt seems like a very sunny Saturday is ahead of us. As this will likely be our last weekend when sea temperature is above 20, let’s wrap up the hike&swim season by heading east to Deiva Marina. The plan is to try the easy(?) path to Sfinge, Piazza and Castagnola, before heading down to Framura, where we can have a refreshing swim, possibly in the blue waters of Porto Pidocchio.First part of the hike is a comfortable stroll along the Deiva river, until we reach the curiously shaped rock formation that goes by the name of “Sphinx”. From there, we’ll follow the indications of the Sphinx trail, crossing brooks and little lakes. Will we manage to reach the Goose Den, i.e. a carsic cave where, according to the legend, the lady of the castle has been trapped for centuries? (despite her cries for help, that produce an echo sounding like a goose… hence the name of the cave)Maybe not, but we can give it a try, as this is probably the only tricky part of the hike:https://experienceliguria.agenziainliguria.com/hmel_experience/il-sentiero-della-sfinge/https://www.lamialiguria.it/it/component/content/article/431-liguriasoprarighe/spsoprarighe/7397-deivasoprarighe.html?Itemid=437We’ll complete the hike by taking the path from the Sphinx to Castagnola and then the always scenic chestnut trail (possibly, with fruits to pick?) that crosses all hamlets of Framura and plunges into the sea.Overall, hike takes around 3 hours, has 300 mt of vertical gain and is rated as T (easy) or T/E (easy/medium) between the Sphinx and Castagnola.Return will be from Framura railway station, perhaps around 5pm.How to get to Deiva Marina, and how to come back alive:On Saturday, 9th October, let’s meet at 11:00 am at the entrance of Deiva Marina railway stationSuggested trains are:– if you’re travelling eastwardsREG 3015 + Reg 12223 09:11 Genova Principe (9:20 Brignole) 10:54 Deiva Marina
(possibly the same train will be going on to Deiva)– if you’re travelling westwardsREG 12222
10:15 La Spezia Centrale – 10:59 Deiva Marina– if you’re travelling southwardsREG 3015 + Reg 12223 07:25 Milano Centrale (7:32 Lambrate 7:38 Rogoredo) 10:54 Deiva Marina (*)
(possibly the same train will be going on to Deiva)(*) if you’re coming from afar, do consider getting the 3 day regional pass for 29 euro. Or, if you have voting rights and you’ll be involved in the ballot for mayor 10 days from now, there’s also the election ticket.As usual, if you have doubts, questions, Hamlet-like dilemmas… feel free to write me (at vidlothianATgmailDOTcom) or call me (at +39 329 7203364)
via Liguriah https://ift.tt/2Ywd2h4
Sunday, 12th September:Riva TrigosoIt seems like another favourable weekend is ahead of us, with sunny weather, not so hot temperature and a calm sea. Let’s then celebrate the 11th year of the Liguriah group on Sunday, by hiking our way to the emerald sea of Valletta (Moneglia)…beginning from Riva Trigoso.
In order to get to the rocky crags and blue waters of Valletta, we’ll have plenty of choice: depending on how warm it is, we can take either the shortest path, indicated on
https://www.sestri-levante.net/route/da-riva-trigoso-al-monte-comunaglia-passando-per-colle-lago/ , or the slightly longer (and scenic) trail that passes by the pirate watchtower at Punta Baffe.
Hike should take 3,5 hours (2,5 hours to Valletta + 1 to Moneglia), has 500 metres of elevation gain and is rated as T/E (easy/medium)… and E/EE (medium/hard) for the swimming part: if you wish to dive into the water, be warned that a little care is required to enter the sea.How to get to Riva Trigoso, and how to come back alive:
On Sunday 12th, let’s meet at the entrance of Riva Trigoso station at 11:00 am.
Recommended trains are:
— if you travel eastwards
REG 3015 + REG 12223 – Genova Piazza Principe 9:11 (Genova Brignole 9:20) Riva Trigoso 10:44
— if you travel westwards
REG 33552 – 10:15 La Spezia Centrale – 11:05 Riva Trigoso
— if you travel southwards
REG 3015 + REG 12223 – Milano Lambrate 07:32 (Milano Rogoredo 07:38) Riva Trigoso 10:44
Return will be from Moneglia, around 5:00pm or later.
PS: As usual, if you have doubts, questions, Hamlet-like dilemmas… feel free to write me (at vidlothianATgmailDOTcom) or call me (at +39 329 7203364)
via Liguriah https://ift.tt/3k0niWW
Saturday, 31st July 2021:Sestri LevanteIt seems like the weather is more promising on Saturday than on Sunday: if anyone is still around Liguria, shall we try the S.Anna-S.Bernardo trail, around Sestri Levante?The plan is to follow a loop shorter than the route described on https://montiliguri.weebly.com/sestri-capenardo.html: we’ll pass by the ruins of S.Anna (a XVI century chapel built by a lucky knight, who allegedly lost control of his horse while being spellbound by the landscape and fell into a cliff, only to be miraculously saved by a bush that stood in the way), Costa Rossa (or Mt Costello, if we take the more panoramic but longer path) and head back via the pilgrim way (http://www.musel.it/musel/it/percorso3.page;jsessionid=CEB7E92DDE7594CF1CE7F81C2F0BCDF9 ), across S.Bernardo and S.Stefano.For the swim, I would suggest heading east to Riva Trigoso. If we feel adventurous, we could try reach the (very) secluded beach of Tersa Ciazeta ( http://www.verdeazzurroligure.com/index_htm_files/6%20-%20Punta%20Manara.pdf ), if we’re running out of time we can opt for the easier Asseu Cliff.Main hike should take around 2,5 hours, with 300 metres of elevation gain.How to get to Sestri Levante, and how to come back alive:On Saturday 31st, let’s meet at the entrance of Sestri Levante station at 11:34 am. Please bring food with you, as the path starts from the opposite side of the town.There should be some water taps along the way, by the S.Bernardo and S.Stefano churches.Recommended trains are:— if you travel eastwardsREG 12355 10:11 Genova Principe (10:20 Genova Brignole) 11:30 Sestri Levanteor
REG 12363 10:45 Genova Brignole 11:34 Sestri Levante (might be quite full)— if you travel westwards
REG 12222 – 10:15 La Spezia Centrale – 11:19 Sestri LevanteReturn will be from Riva Trigoso, possibly around 6:00pmPS: As usual, if you have doubts, questions, Hamlet-like dilemmas… feel free to write me (at vidlothianATgmailDOTcom) or call me (at +39 329 7203364)
via Liguriah https://ift.tt/3iSRtNG
Saturday, 10th July 2021:BonassolaSorry for the hike posting delay! Wasn’t sure if I could make it to Liguria on Friday evening, but it seems it might happen.I would then post a Saturday hike (and maybe also a Sunday hike), since I’ll be away from Liguria for a month.
For Saturday, shall we try a loop hike, from Bonassola to Reggimonti and up to Mt Gaggi?This will allow us to take a peek at the pine forests of Mt Gaggi ( http://www.natura2000liguria.it/sic81/itinerario2.htm ) as well as quench our thirst in the picturesque hamlets of Reggimonti and Montaretto. Unfortunately, it seems like Covid took a toll on our favourite gattafin place in Liguria: it appears to be
permanently closed, sad but true!
( https://www.levantenews.it/2021/05/29/bonassola-sos-per-la-casa-del-popolo-di-montaretto/ , there also seem to be structural issues )We can then finish the loop by having a swim in the secluded green/red beach of Sca and returning to Bonassola via the Hop of the Hare lookout point.Total hiking time is approx 3 hours, with 500 metres of vertical gain.
Trail is rated as T/E (although the descent to Sca is E/EE as it’s rather steep. However, it’s not dangerous at all).——————————-How to get to Bonassola, and how to come back alive:On Saturday, 10th July, let’s meet at Bonassola train station at 12:06 am.Recommended trains are:if you travel eastwardsREG 3265 + REG 12225 (**)
Genova Brignole 10:45 – Bonassola 12:06orREG 12355 + REG 12225 (**)Genova Piazza Principe 10:11 – Bonassola 12:06——–if you travel westwardsREG 12224: La Spezia Centrale 11:15 – 11:48 Bonassola(**) as usual, guessing which combination of trains is the best is a impossible. If something goes wrong and we can always shorten the Mt Gaggi bit (which is a bit of a bonus loop trail around the village of Reggimonti).———-Return will be from Bonassola station, we’ll probably get there around 5pm.As usual, if you have doubts, questions, Hamlet-like dilemmas… feel free to write me (at vidlothianATgmailDOTcom) or call me (at +39 329 7203364)
via Liguriah https://ift.tt/3yEZnk4
An hike to the natural swimming pools of Punta Pineda Since Weather conditions are definitely set on summer temperature, it is time to try the legendary natural swimming pools of Punta Pineda.This natural swimming pools, called bozi in local language, are caved in the rocks of the cliff of Punta Pineda and in the past they were used to get salt from the sea water. Today you can swim.To go there there are steep steps, the path is rated EE, the vertical gain is 450 m.The idea is to reach Riomaggiore and from there take the bus until Punta Telegrafo and from there start the path till Punta Pineda Here you can find a description of the hike http://www.parconazionale5terre.it/iti_dettaglio.php?id_iti=4462How to get there and come back alive.On Sunday the 20th of June let’s meet in front of Genova Brignole train station at 10:30 or at Rio Maggiore Train Station at 12:05.We will take the Fast Regional train RV 3265 departing from Brignole at 10:45 (11:41 from Genova Principe) heading to La Spezia and Rio Maggiore the ATP Bus To Colle telegrafo departing at 12:28.Suggested trim if you are traveling westward:RV 22918 11:55 12:02Return it will be late in the afternoon.If you have doubts, you can contact me at +393337756854
via Liguriah https://ift.tt/3gH2aTC
Saturday, 5th June 2021:MonegliaIt seems like a rather sunny weekend is ahead of us, so shall we go for a hike (or 2) and possibly a swim?For Saturday, there’s a famous lookout point above Moneglia where we’ve never been to: it’s the village of Bracco, that until 50 years ago was infamous for being infested by brigands, but also witnessed the passage of important leaders and artists, who would stop by during their long journeys to have a meal and admire the views.
The plan then is to follow the footsteps of Manzoni, Garibaldi, Mazzini, Wagner, Marconi and Roosevelt and visit Bracco. Trail from Moneglia is easy and should take slightly more than 1 hour.
(
http://www.prolocomoneglia.it/root/index.php/contatti/13-info-varie/27-le-frazioni )For going back, we can either take the 2 hour path via Comeglio and Mt.Incisa or the 3 hour path via Ca Marcone and Salto del Cavallo and mt Incisa, described on
http://www.natura2000liguria.it/sic80/itinerario1.htmEither way, hike is easy/medium, with 500/600mt elevation gain.By 5:30pm we’ll likely be back in Moneglia, where we could possibly have a swim before getting back home.——————————–** How to get to Moneglia, and how to come back alive: **On Saturday, 5th June, let’s meet at midday at the entrance of Moneglia railway station.Suggested trains are:If you are travelling eastwards:REG 12353
GENOVA PZA.P 10:11 SESTRI LEV.11:28
+
REG 12225
SESTRI LEV.11:41 – MONEGLIA11:50If you are travelling westwards:REG 12222 LA SPEZIA C.10:15 – MONEGLIA11:05
or
REG 12224 LA SPEZIA C.11:15 – MONEGLIA12:05If you are travelling southwards:RV 3015
MILANO LAMBR 07:32 – SESTRI LEV.10:28
+
REG 12223
SESTRI LEV.10:41- MONEGLIA10:50Does anyone know why tickets cost half price? I see there’s some offer called “Promo Giornate Mondiali”, but clueless about it.*********************************
As usual, if you have doubts, questions, Hamlet-like dilemmas… feel free to write me (at vidlothianATgmailDOTcom) or call me (at +39 329 7203364)
via Liguriah https://ift.tt/2SXCI36
