Portofino to Gave
Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure · about 40 min by car from Genoa
The walk
5.1 km out-and-back walk between Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure, up to Gave, 393 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads. After the walk: lunch at U Giancu in Rapallo (4.1 km).
Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.
How to get there
By car
From Genoa: about 40 min (26 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
44.30411,9.20756
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 Portofino and start the walk.
- 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at U Giancu in Rapallo, 4.1 km by car.
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