The old salt street (Via del Sale)

The old salt street which leads from Genoa to Varzi (Piemont) (442 km long) is an old mule path from the Middle Ages. It was named after that most essential product, which used to be exchanged there. Salt was indispensable for the storage and preservation of food. Today it is a beautiful walk on which you can discover much. There is still unspoilt flora and fauna in the forests. If you are lucky, you will perhaps come across some deer. In addition you will pass by many castles and churches. You can also pass through certain parts of the salt street. The level of difficulty of the street ranges from simple to medium.

The Ligurian high-altitude walkway (Alta Via dei Monti Ligure)

The Ligurian high-altitude walkway is approx. 440 km long and extends from Ventimiglia to Ceparana (the beginning of Tuscany). On this pathway the unique views from the mountains down to the sea are particularly impressive. The pathway is divided into 43 stages which can also be tackled separately, and there are many sections suitable for the handicapped as well as for baby carriages, so that everybody can experience the breathtaking natural views.

The Cinque Terre walking paradise

The small but famous five fishing villages of Vernazza, Riomaggiore, Manarola, Monterosso and Volastra are only connected to each other through pathways. You may only travel to the national park by train or by boat. The car must be left at the outskirts of the villages. Probably the best known pathway is the Via dell Amore which connects Manarola with Riomaggiore. There are many benches along here on which one can relax and enjoy the breathtaking views over the sea and the steep shores. Nature comes first in this wonderful place. The walkways range from the simple to the challenging. The climate of the 5 villages (Terre) is very pleasant throughout the year and is therefore suitable for discovering the walkways all year round. One can get good card material directly at the Cinque Terre national park.

The Portofino national park

Portofino is not only a place for the rich but also a diving paradise and a marvellous national park for strolling through diverse fauna and flora. The park was founded in 1935 and claims 3100 hectares as its own. It extends from Portofino to Ruta. A very beautiful stretch with breathtaking views is, for example, that from Portofino through the Monte Portofino to Portofino Vetta. You can then make a small excursion from here to Camogli by bus, so as to travel back to Portofino by ship. Another beautiful pathway is the Via di San of Fruttuoso through which you can connect from Ruta to Vetta di Portofino.

The Beigua national park

The Beigua national park is located near Varazze and is the largest pedestrian park, with an area of 8715 hectares in Liguria. It was founded in 195….. The park offers natural scenery with its impressive fauna and flora, unique to the mountains. Probably the most interesting pathway is the section of the Ligurian high altitude walkway which goes through the park completely.

The Piana Crixia national park

The Piana Crixia national park lies in the hinterland of Savona near Altare. It was founded in 1989 and has an area of 795 hectares. It is, above all, worth seeing because of its unique nature creations like the 15 metre high mushroom which formed themselves out of the rocks. The park connects Liguria with Piemont.

La Passeggiata al Mare