Genova to Chiesa di Santa Maria del Garbo
Genova · Starts in Genoa
The walk
7.1 km out-and-back walk near Genova, 476 m of total ascent: about 3 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. Along the way: Chiesa di Santa Maria del Garbo, Forte Crocetta and Forte Tenaglia. After the walk: lunch at Baccicin du Caru in Mele (13.5 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
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
44.42447,8.89667
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
- Chiesa di Santa Maria del Garbo50 m from the trail
- Forte Crocetta50 m from the trail
- Forte Tenaglia100 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 Genova and start the walk.
- 13:00Back at the start after about 3 h.
- 13:30Lunch at Baccicin du Caru in Mele, 14 km by car.
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