Bastia to Sella ovest del Bric Ciappe
Busalla, Ronco Scrivia · about 30 min by car from Genoa
The walk
5.4 km out-and-back walk between Busalla and Ronco Scrivia, up to Sella ovest del Bric Ciappe, 279 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 615 and 777 m above sea level. Along the way: Santuario di Nostra Signora della Bastia. After the walk: lunch at Ligagin in Lumarzo (20.0 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Genoa: about 30 min (20 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Genoa, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
44.59618,8.97783
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
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
- Santuario di Nostra Signora della Bastia50 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
- 10:00Park near Busalla and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 13:00Lunch at Ligagin in Lumarzo, 20 km by car.
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