Rezzoaglio to Ventarola
Rezzoaglio, Favale di Malvaro · about 45 min by car from Genoa
The walk
6.3 km out-and-back walk between Rezzoaglio and Favale di Malvaro, 203 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 851 and 989 m above sea level. Along the way: Ventarola. After the walk: lunch at Ligagin in Lumarzo (12.2 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
44.46235,9.31396
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
- Ventarola50 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 Rezzoaglio and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 13:00Lunch at Ligagin in Lumarzo, 12 km by car.
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