Fabbrica Curone to Cappella della Costa
Fabbrica Curone, Varzi · about 1 h 05 min by car from Genoa
The walk
5.6 km out-and-back walk between Fabbrica Curone and Varzi, up to Cappella della Costa, 289 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 649 and 783 m above sea level. Along the way: Cella. After the walk: wine tasting at Cascina Bandiera – Az.Agricola di Lina Rigo e Andrea Ferratini (8.6 km) and lunch at Buscone in Varzi (3.3 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Genoa: about 1 h 05 min (46 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
44.78505,9.17424
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
- VarziOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of ItalyNearby · 4.6 km
- Cella50 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Independent winemaker
Cascina Bandiera – Az.Agricola di Lina Rigo e Andrea Ferratini
San Sebastiano Curone · 8.6 km from the trail
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Fabbrica Curone and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 13:00Lunch at Buscone in Varzi, 3.3 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Cascina Bandiera – Az.Agricola di Lina Rigo e Andrea Ferratini, 8.6 km from the trail.
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