Antica mulattiera da San Lorenzo al Mare a Costarainera loop via Piani Paorelli

The walk

4.3 km loop between Costarainera and San Lorenzo al Mare, 222 m of total ascent: about 1 h 30 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. Along the way: Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena. After the walk: wine tasting at Saglietto (2.3 km) and lunch at Dalla Padella alla Brace in Imperia (7.4 km). Reachable by train: San Lorenzo-Cipressa station, 112 m from the trail.

Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.

How to get there

Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.

Along the way

• LinguegliettaOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of ItalyNearby · 1.7 km
• Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena50 m from the trail

Wikipedia (Italian)

Where to eat and drink

Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.

A good day here

1. 10:00Park near Costarainera and start the walk.
2. 11:30Back at the start after about 1 h 30 min.
3. 13:00Lunch at Dalla Padella alla Brace in Imperia, 7.4 km by car.
4. 15:30Tasting at Saglietto, 2.3 km from the trail.