Vignole Borbera to Cascina Alberghino
Vignole Borbera, Stazzano · about 45 min by car from Genoa
The walk
5.7 km out-and-back walk between Vignole Borbera and Stazzano, up to Bivio ALA200-ALA203, presso Cascina Alberghino, 235 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. Along the way: Chiesa di San Lorenzo Martire and Val Borbera. After the walk: wine tasting at Fontanassa (6.9 km) and lunch at Il Moro in Capriata d’Orba (16.0 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Genoa: about 45 min (32 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
44.70631,8.89234
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
- Chiesa di San Lorenzo Martire50 m from the trail
- Val Borbera100 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 Vignole Borbera and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 13:00Lunch at Il Moro in Capriata d’Orba, 16 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Fontanassa, 6.9 km from the trail.
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