Torbiera del Laione to Pratorotondo
Varazze, Cogoleto, Sassello · about 40 min by car from Genoa
The walk
5.6 km out-and-back walk between Varazze and Cogoleto, up to Pratorotondo: about 1 h 30 of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 952 and 1065 m above sea level. Along the way: Rifugio Prato Rotondo and Torbiera del Laione. After the walk: lunch at Baccicin du Caru in Mele (13.0 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
Ascent not available for this trail: walking time estimated from distance.
How to get there
By car
From Genoa: about 40 min (27 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
44.42778,8.58690
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
- Rifugio Prato Rotondo50 m from the trail
- Torbiera del Laione200 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 Varazze and start the walk.
- 11:30Back at the start after about 1 h 30 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Baccicin du Caru in Mele, 13 km by car.
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