Hike & Fork

Trail 427Beautiful villageValidated by the Italian Alpine Club

Varigotti to Capo Noli Vetta

Finale Ligure, Noli · about 1 h 10 min by car from Genoa

Distance
4.6 km
Walking time
2 h
Total ascent
348 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
T · Easy path

The walk

4.6 km out-and-back walk between Finale Ligure and Noli, up to Capo Noli Vetta, 348 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads. Along the way: Chiesa di San Lorenzo. After the walk: wine tasting at Boetto Giancarlo (3.5 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 10 min (49 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

44.18328,8.40335

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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.

Along the way

  • NoliOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of Italy1.3 km from the trail
  • Chiesa di San Lorenzo150 m from the trail

Wikipedia (Italian)

Where to eat and drink

Independent winemaker

Boetto Giancarlo

FINALE LIGURE · 3.5 km from the trail

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Recommended osteria

OrtOsteria Renè

Albenga · 21 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

Mse Tutta

Calizzano · 24 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 Finale Ligure and start the walk.
  2. 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
  3. 13:00Lunch at OrtOsteria Renè in Albenga, 21 km by car.
  4. 15:30Tasting at Boetto Giancarlo, 3.5 km from the trail.