Chiavari loop (Chiavari)
Chiavari · about 50 min by car from Genoa
The walk
Almost-loop walk of 3.9 km near Chiavari, 359 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked CAI hiking trail. Along the way: Santuario di Nostra Signora delle Grazie, Santuario della Madonna dell'Olivo and Stazione meteorologica di Chiavari. After the walk: lunch at U Giancu in Rapallo (5.7 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Genoa: about 50 min (33 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
44.32206,9.30864
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 delle Grazie50 m from the trail
- Santuario della Madonna dell'Olivo50 m from the trail
- Stazione meteorologica di Chiavari100 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 Chiavari and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 13:00Lunch at U Giancu in Rapallo, 5.7 km by car.
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