Ceranesi to Monte Figogna
Ceranesi · about 10 min by car from Genoa
The walk
5.4 km out-and-back walk near Ceranesi, 479 m of total ascent: about 2 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked CAI hiking trail, between 349 and 784 m above sea level. Along the way: Chiesa di San Bartolomeo, Monte Figogna and Santuario di Nostra Signora della Guardia. After the walk: lunch at Baccicin du Caru in Mele (10.0 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Genoa: about 10 min (8 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
44.48625,8.87901
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
- Chiesa di San Bartolomeo50 m from the trail
- Monte Figogna50 m from the trail
- Santuario di Nostra Signora della Guardia50 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 Ceranesi and start the walk.
- 12:45Back at the start after about 2 h 45 min.
- 13:15Lunch at Baccicin du Caru in Mele, 10 km by car.
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