Walking the Trails of Liguria

Guided walking holiday in Italy

From € 600.- / 7 days
Price per person - shared - min 2 people

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Walkers with a guide looking down from steep cliffs towards the Mediterranean Sea in Liguria in Italy Scenic landscpae in the Ligurian Mountains Square in a small village in Italy.

On this guided walking holiday you explore some of the most scenic trails in the Ligurian Mountains. Liguria in Italy is still unspoilt by mass tourism, and this ancient land is steeped in culture and tradition.

You’ll have many opportunities on this walking holiday to take in the landscape of this part of Italy, and your guide will take every opportunity to introduce you to the flavours of the local gastronomy.

Your holiday accommodation is in a charming little village with views on the Mediterranean. You stay in luxury apartments, lovingly restored respecting local, Italian traditions.

Accommodation in Liguria

Your base during this guided walking holiday to Italy is the small village of Poggi on the Italian Riviera. From your accommodation you have beautiful views on the Mediterranean Sea and the olive groves below.

The self-catering apartments are family run. They’re set in olive groves or in the village, and have been lovingly restored using traditional materials such as stone, terracotta and wood.

Exterior of example accommodation used during the Tuscany walking holiday
kitchen accommodation
lounge accommodation

All apartments have a double bedroom, bathroom with shower, and a well-equipped kitchen.

Breakfast can be catered for at additional cost. For a small additional charge your guide can take you to gourmet restaurants in authentic places such as an old converted olive or water mill, or in a beautiful historic building.

If you prefer accommodation other than self-catering, your hosts can arrange this for you. Please contact the holiday provider for more information through the contact form on the bottom of this page.

Walking in Liguria

Bay in the Italian Riviera in Liguria
Walkers climbing in the distance on the side of a mountain

This guided walking holiday is at a relaxed pace, with plenty of time to sample local culture and history. The walking is varied, and the programme can be tailored to your interests, requirements and wishes.

Your guide has extensive experience working in the outdoors, especially in the mountains. He has completed the Seven Summits challenge (climbing the highest mountain on each of the World’s seven continents) and holds a valid British certificate in mountain first aid and rescue.

Liguria walking holiday itinerary

Looking from a terraced garden over the Mediterranean Sea in Italy
View towards snow-capped mountains in Liguria, Italy.

The guided walking holiday itinerary below is an example; your walking programme will be tailored to your interests and wishes.

Day 1 – Arrival in Italy. Start of your walking holiday.

Day 2 – The Orchid Paradise Trail. This circular scenic walk goes around the beautiful and most preserved medieval hamlet of Cervo (officially classified as one of the most beautiful in Italy).

You’ll walk through a varied landscape of Macchia Mediterranea (a type of densely growing evergreen shrub typical for the Italian coast). The walk starts in the square at the top of the village by the old Feudal Castle. From here it descends rapidly down a footpath towards the sea and the beach of ‘Porte Ghetto’…

Day 3 – Bordighera to Seborga. Today you’ll start walking at the lovely old citadel of ‘Bordighera Alta’. The old part of this luxurious resort was once the place of many illustrious visitors. It is here that Monet was inspired to paint many of his masterpieces of the Riviera…

Day 4 – The Alpine Trail. This is by far the most beautiful walking trail in Liguria and one of the best in Europe. You’ll be walking through a diversity of landscapes, beautiful mountains (very comparable to the Italian Dolomites), and an abundance of fauna, flora and history…

Day 5 – No walking today. A free rest day, with the opportunity to visit tourist attractions nearby.

Day 6 – The Old Bridge Trail. An easy and charming circular walk starting at 450 m above sea level amongst chestnut and oak trees with the backdrop of the Mediterranean.

Today’s guided walk starts at the chapel of ‘St. Brigida’ dating back to the 15th century. The walk descends rapidly in the ‘Rio Merea’ valley. Immerse yourself into thick woodland and follow an old pathway which leads, after a very pleasant walk, to the first of the old stone bridges built in the early 9th century…

Day 7 – The Small Athens Amongst the Olive Trees. Villa Faraldi is known as the small Athens because of its well established and renowned Theatre festival held each July. Lovely extracts from poems hang on slate frames throughout the old alley ways. Today’s mid-mountain hike starts at the top of the village where you’ll quickly gain height and leave behind the olive trees…

Day 8 – Departure – End of your guided walking holiday to Liguria in Italy.

Dates and Availability

High view towards an Italian village with a harbour at the Mediterranean
Walking at the peak of a mountain.

The ‘Walking the Trails of Liguria’ holiday can start on any date to suit your travel plans. Suitable for big groups, individual bookings also welcome. Discounts are available for sharing apartments when coming with a group (for example 4 people sharing). Shorter or longer holidays are also available, as well as daily excursions. Transfers from and to Imperia train station are included. There is a regular train and coach service between Genoa and Nice. Airport transfers from Genoa and Nice are also available at a small additional fee.

Please contact the holiday provider, through the contact form below, for more information.

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    Map of Italy showing the location of the Walking the Trails of Liguria Guided walking holiday

    Holiday Type:

    Guided
    Walking Holiday


    Board Basis:

    Self-catering

    Price:

    From € 600.- / 7 days
    Price per person - shared - min 2 people

    Features:

    • 1 One accommodation

    What's included:

    • 7 Nights self-catering accommodation
    • Transfers from Imperia train or coach station
    • All transport to and from the walks
    • Five days of guided walking

    NOT included:

    All other costs, including travel costs to the starting-point of this holiday.

    Walking Grade:

    hills
    • Level terrain or hills
    • Easy walking
    hills and low mountains
    • Hills to low mountains
    • Easy to moderate walking

    Remarks:

    Tailor-made walking possible

    Best time to go:

    March – June
    September – November

    Contact Details:

    Walking the Trails of Liguria, a Guided walking holiday in Italy by Walking Liguria

    Contact: Lorenzo
    Telephone: +39 333 6546884

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    Languages spoken:

    English, Italian

    Getting there:

    • Genoa Airport (92 km)
    • Nice Airport (91 km)
    • Imperia Train Station (8 km)

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