Santo Stefano d'Aveto trail
Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Ferriere · about 1 h 10 min by car from Genoa
The walk
5.9 km out-and-back walk between Santo Stefano d'Aveto and Ferriere, 295 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 1371 and 1480 m above sea level.
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 10 min (47 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
44.58362,9.46278
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 Santo Stefano d'Aveto and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 13:00Lunch at La Brinca in Ne, 24 km by car.
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