Piano Margarino to Menconico
Menconico · about 1 h 15 min by car from Genoa
The walk
7.6 km out-and-back walk near Menconico, up to Menconico, 459 m of total ascent: about 2 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 713 and 978 m above sea level. Along the way: Chiesa di San Giorgio Martire. After the walk: lunch at Buscone in Varzi (4.6 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Genoa: about 1 h 15 min (53 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
44.80759,9.29503
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 San Giorgio Martire50 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 Menconico and start the walk.
- 12:45Back at the start after about 2 h 45 min.
- 13:15Lunch at Buscone in Varzi, 4.6 km by car.
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