Molare. località San Luca loop past Lago di Ortiglieto
Molare · about 45 min by car from Genoa
The walk
Almost-loop walk of 4.9 km near Molare, 313 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. Along the way: Lago di Ortiglieto. After the walk: wine tasting at Cantine Alma (3.3 km) and lunch at Caccia C’a Bugge in Campo Ligure (8.4 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Genoa: about 45 min (32 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
44.57474,8.58923
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
- Lago di Ortiglieto250 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 Molare and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 13:00Lunch at Caccia C’a Bugge in Campo Ligure, 8.4 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Cantine Alma, 3.3 km from the trail.
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