Torre Metteglia to Costiere
Corte Brugnatella, Coli · about 1 h 15 min by car from Genoa
The walk
7.0 km out-and-back walk between Corte Brugnatella and Coli, up to Costiere, 418 m of total ascent: about 2 h 30 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 828 and 1044 m above sea level. After the walk: lunch at Buscone in Varzi (17.5 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 1 h 15 min (51 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
44.69964,9.42331
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 Corte Brugnatella and start the walk.
- 12:30Back at the start after about 2 h 30 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Buscone in Varzi, 18 km by car.
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