Liguria Hiking Getaway in Italy

Enjoy an amazing hiking getaway in Italy and discover the awe-inspiring landscapes of Liguria on a weekend adventure in the Ligurian Alps that will take you to Toirano, to the charming San Pietro ai Monti, and to the top of Mount Ravinet.

Alps

2 Days

Mar - Nov

Intermediate

Highlights

* Enjoy a refreshing hiking getaway in Liguria.

* Climb to the top of Mount Ravinet and catch amazing views of the sea.

* Discover the gorgeous landscapes of western Liguria.

* If there is time, visit the Toirano caves.

Description

On this lovely Liguria hiking getaway in Italy, you will have the chance to spend 2-days in the beautiful forests and ridges of Liguria, which have a special charm in autumn. Join me for a revitalizing adventure in nature, and discover some of Liguria’s most amazing spots.

We will set off from Ceriale, where we will meet at 10.00 am. From there, we will explore the South ridge, admiring the views of the mountains on the way until we reach Toirano where we will spend the night. The next day, we will head to Mount Ravinet, which will give us views of the entire gulf of West Liguria. We might even meet some peaceful, grazing horses on the way. If we have time, we might also visit the Toirano caves.

You will end the weekend feeling refreshed and full of vitality. Keep in mind that we will have around 750-1000 meters of altitude gain each day and that we will be hiking between 5 to 6 hours. Therefore, although you don’t need special climbing skills, you do need a good fitness level.

Join me on this amazing hiking getaway in Liguria this autumn and I will show you some of the loveliest spots in this beautiful region. I look forward to guiding you!

Itinerary

Day 1: Ceriale-Toirano

We will set off at 10am from Ceriale.

Our hike will begin with a walk along the South ridge with views of Monte Croce and Monte Acuto. Then, we will descend to Toirano, where we will spend the night.

Altitude gain: 750 m

5 hours hiking

Day 2: San Pietro ai Monti-Mt Ravinet

From Toirano we will reach the Abbey of San Pietro ai Monti and then continue to the summit of Mt Ravinet, which offers a 360 ° panoramic view from the sea to the Ligurian Alps.

Extra: Depending on the timing, we will have the opportunity to visit the Toirano caves.

Altitude gain: 1000 m

6 hours hiking time

Equipment you will need to bring

Layered clothing, hiking shoes, water, snack, sandwich (or other) fleece, down jacket, shell (kway), sunglasses

About the guide

Micol

Mountain Leader

My name is Micol Casaleggio, I am a geologist, and I have always been a sportswoman, from horse riding to climbing. In 2019 I became a Mountain Leader (Accompagnatore di Media Montagna) and I joined the Società Guide Alpine Finale team, precisely as a trekking guide.

My goal has always been to work with something that I really like, something that when I come home makes me think I'm happy!

I would like to share the importance and beauty of nature in the mountains as its spokesperson ... I love everything that is nature and exploration, I love hiking because it is freedom!

In parallel to the work that I carry out with satisfaction within the S.G.A.F. I decided to start my own business in which to propose exclusively my accompanied excursions in the mountains, but not only, in fact I offer hiking activities on the Riviera, river trekking, mountain biking, activities with the Pink Mountain project ...

My starting point is Finale Ligure, then ranging throughout Liguria, from the Apennines to my beloved Ligurian Alps, the Maritime Alps, Piedmont, Val d'Aosta, Sardinia and wherever the adventure will lead me ...

I am Trekking Different because trekking is not just walking, but it is the beginning of a path in harmony with nature, it is a way of being of which we must savour the awareness step by step. Of "trekking" we must know the technique and its secrets, remembering that we never challenge nature, but we walk its paths and its mountains to know ourselves.

Languages

Italian | English

Certificates

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