Vado Ligure to Gola di Sant'Elena
Bergeggi, Vado Ligure · about 1 h by car from Genoa
The walk
6.3 km out-and-back walk between Bergeggi and Vado Ligure, up to Gola di Sant'Elena: about 1 h 45 of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. After the walk: wine tasting at Boetto Giancarlo (8.3 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 1 h (42 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
44.26147,8.44757
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
- NoliOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of ItalyNearby · 4.6 km
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 Bergeggi and start the walk.
- 11:45Back at the start after about 1 h 45 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Mse Tutta in Calizzano, 25 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Boetto Giancarlo, 8.3 km from the trail.
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