Davagna to Monte Candelozzo
Davagna, Montoggio · about 20 min by car from Genoa
The walk
6.1 km out-and-back walk between Davagna and Montoggio, 482 m of total ascent: about 2 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked CAI hiking trail, between 519 and 1009 m above sea level. Along the way: Monte Candelozzo. After the walk: lunch at Ligagin in Lumarzo (4.3 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Genoa: about 20 min (14 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
44.47340,9.07881
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
- Monte Candelozzo50 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 Davagna and start the walk.
- 12:45Back at the start after about 2 h 45 min.
- 13:15Lunch at Ligagin in Lumarzo, 4.3 km by car.
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