Masone to Sacrario dei Martiri del Turchino
Masone, Mele · about 30 min by car from Genoa
The walk
5.8 km out-and-back walk between Masone and Mele, up to Sacrario dei Martiri del Turchino, 312 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 407 and 655 m above sea level. After the walk: lunch at Baccicin du Caru in Mele (2.3 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Genoa: about 30 min (19 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
44.50406,8.71221
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
- Campo LigureOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of ItalyNearby · 3.8 km
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 Masone and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 13:00Lunch at Baccicin du Caru in Mele, 2.3 km by car.
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