Lavagna loop past Cappella di San Giacomo
Lavagna, Ne, Cogorno · about 55 min by car from Genoa
The walk
4.6 km loop between Lavagna and Ne: about 1 h 15 of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. Along the way: Cappella di San Giacomo. After the walk: wine tasting at la Ricolla (4.5 km) and lunch at La Brinca in Ne (2.6 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 55 min (38 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
44.33128,9.37950
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
- Cappella di San Giacomo50 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 Lavagna and start the walk.
- 11:15Back at the start after about 1 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at La Brinca in Ne, 2.6 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at La Ricolla, 4.5 km from the trail.
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