Genova loop (CAI I3)
Genova · Starts in Genoa
The walk
6.5 km loop near Genova: about 1 h 45 of walking. Waymarked CAI hiking trail. After the walk: lunch at Baccicin du Caru in Mele (14.4 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
The walk starts in Genoa itself: walk or take a short taxi ride to the start.
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
44.42955,8.91161
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.
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 Genova and start the walk.
- 11:45Back at the start after about 1 h 45 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Baccicin du Caru in Mele, 14 km by car.
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