Hike & Fork

CAI 013Validated by CAI

Walk from Selva

Ferriere · about 1 h 10 min by car from Genoa

Distance
6.3 km
Walking time
2 h 45 min
Total ascent
490 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
E · Hiking trail

The walk

6.3 km out-and-back walk near Ferriere, up to Percorso 001, 490 m of total ascent: about 2 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked CAI hiking trail, between 1115 and 1550 m above sea level.

Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.

How to get there

By car

From Genoa: about 1 h 10 min (48 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

44.58493,9.48358

Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.

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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

La Brinca

Ne · 26 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

Buscone

Varzi · 29 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 Ferriere and start the walk.
  2. 12:45Back at the start after about 2 h 45 min.
  3. 13:15Lunch at La Brinca in Ne, 26 km by car.