TREKKING AND MORE ...
EXPERIENCES ON FOOT
What does it mean to discover Liguria "between Earth and Blue"? Crossing mountains, breathing in the autumnal scent of the hinterland forest, letting yourself be dazzled by the vivid colors of the coast along ancient roads, learning about the faces, stories and history of each place.
Description:
"Walking in the midst of nature, following millenary steps and savoring tasty timeless dishes ..."
Trekking along the Ring of the Badia di Tiglieto; visit to the Abbey accompanied by the Association of Friends of the Cistercian Abbey of Santa Maria alla Croce in Tiglieto; lunch-tasting at a local accommodation where it will be possible to taste the typical dishes of the Ligurian hinterland with tasting of a typical Valligiano dish.
Technical and logistic data:
Meeting: 09:00 am at the Badia di Tiglieto car park (GE)
Duration: full day
Difference in altitude: 150
Difficulty: YOU
Recommended equipment: layered clothing, trekking shoes, camera.
Description:
"Between Varigotti and Noli, through Capo Noli, a journey through time immersed in unspoiled nature"
Trekking along the Pilgrim's Path from Varigotti to Noli; points of interest: church of S. Lorenzo, Mausoleum Cerisola, tower of the witches, cave of forgers, hermitage of Albertis, church of S. Giulia and S. Margherita, ruins of the church of S. Lazzaro and lazzareto.
In the afternoon, free visit of the village of Noli and / or guided tour of the church of S. Paragorio.
Technical and logistic data:
Meeting: 09:40 at Varigotti (SV)
Duration: half day
Difference in altitude: 203 mt
Difficulty: E.
Recommended equipment: layered clothing, trekking shoes, camera.
Description:
"A story of many, many stories that crossed each other, in one day like many others, which has remained in everyone's memory"
Half day excursion with in-depth briefing (historical evidence with original photographic material) at the historic center of Molare; visit to the dam, along the ancient link between Liguria and Piedmont, from the structure to the collapse site. During the itinerary, the history of the construction of the plant will be retraced up to the events of 13 August 1935.
Technical and logistic data:
Meeting: 09:40 at Molare (Al)
Duration: half day
Difference in altitude: 70 mt
Difficulty: E.
Recommended equipment: layered clothing, trekking shoes, camera.
Description:
"From the top of Capo Mele to admire Liguria in one of its most shining garments"
One day trekking starting from Andora, via Colla Micheri, until you reach the beautiful Laigueglia, a historic seaside village set in an environment of extraordinary beauty.
Technical and logistic data:
Meeting: 09:40 at Andora (SV)
Duration: full day
Difference in altitude: 170 mt
Difficulty: E.
nb Return to Andora by public transport
Recommended equipment: layered clothing, trekking shoes, camera.
Description:
"Experience nature from sunset to night, guided step by step by the full moon"
Trekking under the full moon from Passo del Faiallo to the Argentea refuge along stage no. 20 of the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri; packed dinner and return with torches.
Technical and logistic data:
Meeting: 7.30 pm at the restaurant-refuge "The cloud over the sea" loc. Faiallo (Urbe, SV).
Duration: about 4 hours
Difference in altitude: 100 mt
Difficulty: E.
nb For safety purposes, based on the conditions of the route, changes to the program will be possible.
Recommended equipment: layered clothing, shoes suitable for trekking, camera, towel, flashlight or front panel.
Description:
"A centuries-old road, a cliff overlooking the valley, a true story that smells of legend"
Half day technical trekking from loc. of S. Pietro (Urbe, SV) to the top of the Rocca della Marasca. Upon return visit the farmhouse under the fortress (at the discretion of the guide based on seasonal availability).
Technical and logistic data:
Meeting: 09:30 at loc. S. Pietro (Urbe, SV).
Duration: about 4 hours
Difference in altitude: 370 mt
Difficulty: EE
nb For safety purposes, based on the conditions of the route, changes to the program will be possible.
Recommended equipment: layered clothing, trekking shoes, camera.
Description:
"Squeezed between two steep slopes, a wild nature guards an enchanted place"
One day trekking of great naturalistic interest that goes up the Val Baracca until reaching the site of the Coicia lake.
NB: The itinerary is part of the "Beigua - Monte Dente - Garagssa - Pavaglione" SIC and in the "Beigua - Turchino" SPA; respecting biodiversity and the delicate ecological balances of the Excursioniliguria.com site, it organizes excursions only in summer (from 01/07 to 31/09).
Technical and logistic data:
Meeting: 09:40 at Urbe Acquabianca (SV)
Duration: full day
Difference in altitude: 110 mt
Difficulty: E.
Recommended equipment: layered clothing, trekking shoes, camera.
Description:
"From the fairytale village to the wild nature of Punta Manara to cast your gaze on the blue of the Ligurian Sea"
Simple half day trekking from Sestri Levante to Punta Manara.
Technical and logistic data:
Meeting: 10:00 at Sestri Levante (GE)
Duration: half day
Difference in altitude: 200 mt
Difficulty: YOU
Recommended equipment: layered clothing, trekking shoes, camera.
Description:
"From the uncontaminated woods of the Alta Val d'Orba to the spectacular panorama of the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri in the Beigua Regional Natural Park"
Guided trekking that will go up the woods of the Alta Val d'Orba up to the wonderful stage on the sea of the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri, in the Beigua Regional Natural Park - Beigua UNESCO Global Geopark.
Technical and logistic data:
Meeting: 09:40 at loc. Vara Inferiore (Urbe, SV)
Duration: full day
Difference in altitude: 525 mt
Difficulty: E.
Recommended equipment: layered clothing, trekking shoes, camera.
Description:
"Exploring a territory from its wonders on the surface ... up to those kept underground"
Full day activity that includes guided trekking and visit to the Borgio caves.
Technical and logistic data:
Meeting: 09:30 am at Finalborgo (Finale Ligure, SV)
Duration: full day
Difference in altitude: 250 mt
Difficulty: E.
Recommended equipment: layered clothing, trekking shoes, camera.
Description:
"Crossing an enchanted forest experiencing first hand an adventure between fantasy and reality"
Easy walk along the Tariné ring; during the itinerary a story between fantasy and reality to discover the naturalistic heritage of the area. Suitable for families.
Technical and logistic data:
Meeting: 09:40 at Piampaludo (Sassello, SV)
Duration: half day
Difference in height: 50 mt
Difficulty: YOU
Recommended equipment: layered clothing, trekking shoes, camera.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Description:
"From the hinterland to the sea, discovering extraordinary stories of strong women, a character forged by the mountains on which they lived"
Full day trekking departing from the Alta Val d'Orba; walk along the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri and descend to Arenzano. During the itinerary the popular culture of the valley will be explained with particular reference to the figure of the pedestrian through the story of real events and the testimony of period objects.
Technical and logistic data:
Meeting: 09:40 at Urbe S. Pietro (SV)
Duration: full day
Difference in altitude: 560 meters (ascent) - 1000 meters (descent)
Difficulty: E.
Recommended equipment: layered clothing, trekking shoes, camera.
Description:
"Experience the most magical summer night from the spectacular stage of the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri"
Special excursion departing at sunset and returning under the stars to admire the Beigua Regional Natural Park and its geological treasures in the magical evening light; packed dinner and to follow the spectacle of the night sky and the sea from the privileged stage of the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri .
Technical and logistic data:
Meeting: 7.30 pm loc. Prato Rotondo (Cogoleto, GE)
Duration: about 4 hours
Difference in height: 50 mt
Difficulty: YOU
Recommended equipment: layered clothing, shoes suitable for trekking, camera, towel, flashlight or front panel.
Description:
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Guided slow-trekking to discover the Alta Val d'Orba between nature and popular traditions on the occasion of the competitive event "Cuore a mille" (https://www.facebook.com/cuorea1000/)
Technical and logistic data:
Meeting: 09:40 at loc. Faiallo (Urbe, SV)
Duration: about 2 hours
Difference in altitude: 100 mt
Difficulty: YOU
Recommended equipment: layered clothing, trekking shoes, camera.
Description:
"The best day to discover the Alta Val d'Orba between nature, history, popular traditions and valley cuisine"
Simple half-day trekking on the occasion of the historic Polentone Festival of S. Gottardo. The itinerary connects the locality of S. Gottardo with the Badia di Tiglieto. At the end of the excursion, visit to the abbey and return to S. Gottardo by shuttle for polenta tasting and participation in the celebrations.
Technical and logistic data:
Meeting: 4.00 pm at S. Gottardo - Acquabuona (Tiglieto, GE)
Duration: half day
Difference in altitude: 100 mt
Difficulty: YOU
Recommended equipment: layered clothing, trekking shoes, camera.