Hikes in Savignone

Along ancient mountain passes in the hinterland of Genoa (Alta Via, Stage 25a)The highlight of this tour is a visit to a charming pilgrimage church built to commemorate a victory by the Ligurians over the army of Charles Emmanuel of Savoy and the King of France.

Leaving behind the Sanctuary of Madonna dell'Acqua, follow the "three yellow dots" trail marker for about two hundred meters of asphalt. At the top of a short climb, you need to turn left near the bridge of the municipal road that crosses the Rio Pareto, and descend along the path almost on the riverbed of the Rio. Here the path turns into a well-paved mule track that climbs amid the ruins of the ancient small village of Ravino. After passing the ruins, the path climbs narrowly along the ridge below the power poles, then turns right and enters the small valley of Rio Pareto. Shortly after, you come to a fork where you must keep left. The path climbs with tight switchbacks through the mixed woodland until it emerges onto a dirt road. Here, following the trail marker, you must turn left and ascend the dirt road. After a few minutes, you reach a signpost of Parco Antola, indicating both the Porcile Mill and Porcile itself. The path continues until it joins the paved municipal road coming from Clavarezza. From here, you reach the square of Porcile; pass the Chapel, enter the village, and continuing to follow the trail marker, you pass it entering the woods again. The path climbs steadily until it leaves the forest for the pastures overlooking the village, until it emerges near the Incisa Pass, joining the yellow marker coming from Crocefieschi and leading to Antola. Continuing, you reach the Balcony of the Eagle up to the giant bench. From here, continue along the southern ridge towards Monte Proventino, then descend towards Molino Vecchio and finally back to the Sanctuary of Madonna dell'Acqua.

This is a short and not very strenuous traverse; in this section the watershed remains at fairly low elevations, with gentle shapes and modest elevation differences. Along the way there are beautiful chestnut groves and grassy coasts that offer remarkable views.

Path based on tracks from 132 to 141 actually traveled by the Va' Sentiero team

Loop route starting and ending at Savignone Centro

Savignone, the center of the upper Valle Scrivia, lies at the foot of Monte Pianetto. The mountain range stretches like an armchair all the way to Monte Maggio, shielding the town from cold northern winds. In the Middle Ages, Savignone was part of the Fieschi domain; in the 19th century, when distinguished Genoese families began spending their vacations here, tourism began to develop.A first highlight of the hike is the Castello dei Fieschi, perched on a conglomerate rock above Savignone, already within the Antola Nature Park. The steep climb from the castle to the saddle is well worth the effort; the subsequent stretch along the forested ridge of the mountain range and the scenic outcrops is absolutely beautiful.> In the central piazza in Savignone01 —which features a bus stop, a bar, and parking—there are several historic buildings, such as the Palazzo della Meridiana, the old hospital, the Palazzo Fieschi, and the Church of San Pietro. From the piazza, walk back a short distance along the road and turn left onto the narrow Via Broglio, heading uphill. At the intersection, follow the signs; a trail with several steps leads you up to the Castello dei Fieschi02, the castle ruins with their characteristic round tower perched on the conglomerate rocks—Info Tour 33.The trail continues straight ahead to the right in front of the Castello, alternating between rocky terrain and forest as it climbs very steeply to the saddle03 between Monte Pianetto—with its steep conglomerate cliffs—and the forested Monte Brughea.Now comes a particularly beautiful section: with gentle ups and downs, the trail winds in a semicircle along the ridge or through the slope just below it, winding through chestnut forests across the mountain ranges surrounding Savignone. Centuries ago, chestnut trees were planted here; they were considered the “bread of the poor” and were an important staple food for the rural population. The trail leads over Monte Brughea and then twice across exposed conglomerate rock formations, offering a magnificent view of the surrounding mountains. Following the slope below Monte Moro, you’ll reach the first junction (04 ) leading down to Savignone in about 30 minutes. Here, continue straight ahead and turn right after 100 m, following the sign for Monte Maggio, marked with two yellow diamonds. The beautiful trail continues along the ridge, then passes along the slope below Monte Suia and turns south. After another 30 minutes, you’ll reach a ridge and then turn right at the fork05; the yellow-marked trail continues straight ahead. Now the descent begins; there are several trails, but stay on the main trail: first, a short descent, then across two dry ravines, and at the fork that follows, turn right and head downhill. The trail soon widens and leads straight down through the forest; at a fork, turn right toward Savignone. After a long, sometimes steep descent, you’ll reach the road near the cemetery; turn right here and head back to the piazza in Savignone01.

Die 25. Etappe des Ligurischen Höhenweges durch das gebirgige Hinterland Genuas bietet weite Ausblicke: Zuerst wandern Sie auf der Straße bis zur Wallfahrtskirche Vittoria und dann auf schönem Wald- und Kammweg bis Crocetta dʼOrero, wo Sie mit der Schmal­spurbahn gemütlich nach Genua zurückfahren können.> Der Wanderweg, durchgehende Rot­weiße AV Markierung, Alta Via dei Monti Liguri, beginnt bei der Bushaltestelle am Passo dei Giovi 01 : Sie biegen in die gegenüberliegende Straße nach oben, Wegweiser Santuaria della Vittoria. Nach 25 Min auf der aussichtsreichen Straße, am Anfang etwas beeinträchtigt durch Autobahnlärm, zweigt links ein schmaler, asphaltierter Weg ab, der über eine Anhöhe an einigen Häusern vorbei direkt zur Wallfahrtskirche Nostra Signora della Vittoria 02 führt, Albergo, Ristorante.Ab jetzt wird’s richtig schön: Auf breitem Weg kurz nach unten, nach den Häusern in der Senke steigen Sie auf dem Pfad durch den Wald bis zur Wegverzweigung auf der Anhöhe 03 über dem Weiler Costa an. Geradeaus auf dem AV weiter, nun leicht abfallend durch Buchenwald, bietet sich bald ein Panoramablick auf Casella, der Endstation der Schmalspurbahn von Genua herauf. Nach kurzem Abstieg weiter auf freiem, aussichtsreichem Kammweg bis zur Verzweigung am Wegpunkt Costa dei Fontanini 04. Der AV, Wegweiser Crocetta dʼOrero, führt als schmaler Weg geradeaus weiter, er wird bald breiter, und unterhalb des Monte Capanna vorbei. Unterhalb des Monte Carmo, nach 25 Min, sobald der Weg beginnt stärker abzufallen, zweigt der AV als Pfad im spitzen Winkel nach links ab 05, Markierung beachten. Der steile Pfad schlängelt sich den Hang hinunter, auf einem Fahrweg erreichen Sie dann bald die Straße bei Orero, die Bahnstation Canova/Orero 06 liegt knapp unterhalb neben der Bar/Trattoria.

Renesso - Località Iesi - Montemaggio - Costa di Montemaggio - Monte Maggio - Sorrivi

Anello da Vaccarezza a Montemaggio - ritorno per Sorrivi e Olmi

Percorso facile panoramico