Le Cercie to Passo San Giorgio
Albisola Superiore, Cairo Montenotte · about 55 min by car from Genoa
The walk
5.8 km out-and-back walk between Albisola Superiore and Cairo Montenotte, up to Passo San Giorgio, 397 m of total ascent: about 2 h 30 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 437 and 780 m above sea level.
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Genoa: about 55 min (39 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
44.38727,8.43498
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 Albisola Superiore and start the walk.
- 12:30Back at the start after about 2 h 30 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Cacciatori in Cartosio, 23 km by car.
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