Hike & Fork

Trail 137AValidated by the Italian Alpine Club

Torre Metteglia to Costiere

Corte Brugnatella, Coli · about 1 h 15 min by car from Genoa

Distance
7.0 km
Walking time
2 h 30 min
Total ascent
418 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
T · Easy path

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.

Driving directions

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.

Public transport route

Start point

44.69964,9.42331

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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

Recommended osteria

Buscone

Varzi · 18 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

Caffè Grande

Rivergaro · 26 km from the trail

Directions

Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Corte Brugnatella and start the walk.
  2. 12:30Back at the start after about 2 h 30 min.
  3. 13:00Lunch at Buscone in Varzi, 18 km by car.