Chiavari loop past Chiesa di San Pietro
Chiavari · about 50 min by car from Genoa
The walk
Almost-loop walk of 6.5 km near Chiavari: about 1 h 45 of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. Along the way: Campodonico, Sanguineto and Chiesa di San Pietro. After the walk: wine tasting at la Ricolla (9.8 km) and lunch at U Giancu in Rapallo (5.1 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
Ascent not available for this trail: walking time estimated from distance.
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
44.32904,9.32026
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
- Campodonico50 m from the trail
- Sanguineto50 m from the trail
- Chiesa di San Pietro50 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.
- 11:45Back at the start after about 1 h 45 min.
- 13:00Lunch at U Giancu in Rapallo, 5.1 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at La Ricolla, 9.8 km from the trail.
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