Thanks to the collaboration with guides Luca Patelli and Elisa Bianchi, we offer our guests free weekly excursionsalong the most beautiful trails of the Golfo Dianese, the Ligurian Riviera di Ponente, and its charming villages.
Places are limited: book your excursion in advance!
In addition to guided visits to the villages of Cervo, Villa Faraldi, and Diano Castello, here are our trekking routes:
Cervo Loop
A hike leading us to admire stunning Mediterranean landscapes from the hills just behind the medieval village of Cervo.
Distance: 7 km
Elevation gain/loss: +/- 300 m
Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Cervo – Clavesana Castle
Serreta Loop
A hike through history and nature along the ridge separating the Golfo Dianese from the Impero Valley, offering countless panoramic views over the Riviera and the sea.
Distance: 8 km
Elevation gain/loss: +/- 200 m
Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Serreta cemetery parking area
Chiappa Loop
A hike discovering the agro-pastoral culture of the far western Ligurian Riviera, with breathtaking views along the ridge between the Golfo Dianese and the Merula Valley.
Distance: 7 km
Elevation gain/loss: +/- 250 m
Duration: 3 hours
Difficulty: E
Meeting point: Chiappa – Parish Church
Villa Faraldi Loop
Along historic mule tracks leading to the ridge separating the Golfo Dianese from the Merula Valley, we will enjoy nature at its finest in colors and scents, as well as magnificent panoramic views of the western Ligurian coast.
Distance: 7 km
Elevation gain/loss: +/- 400 m
Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Villa Faraldi Town Hall
Dolcedo – Bellissimi
We will walk up the small Rio dei Boschi valley, linking the beautiful villages and hamlets of Dolcedo, Ripalta, Magliani, Bellissimi, and Boeri. A simple hike combining history, art, and a landscape dominated by olive groves.
Distance: 6 km
Elevation gain/loss: +/- 250 m
Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Diano Marina cemetery parking area
Picco Ritto Loop
A hike where Alpine and Mediterranean regions meet, creating landscapes and views that blend mountain and sea, across the wide meadows of Monte Guardiabella.
Distance: 8 km
Elevation gain/loss: +/- 400 m
Duration: 4 hours
Meeting point: Diano Marina cemetery parking area
Pizzo d’Evigno
A hike on an iconic mountain dominating the Golfo Dianese, where forests and meadows merge with the blue of the sea.
Distance: 9 km
Elevation gain/loss: +/- 450 m
Duration: 4 hours
Meeting point: Diano Marina cemetery parking area
Costarainera – Lingueglietta
The scent of the sea, pinewoods, and olive groves will accompany us as we walk among the villages of the San Lorenzo Valley—Costarainera, Lingueglietta, and Cipressa—along a route that reveals the natural beauty of the Riviera dei Fiori and historical anecdotes tied to these places.
Distance: 8 km
Elevation gain/loss: +/- 300 m
Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Diano Marina cemetery parking area
Valloria Loop
A walk leading us through truly picturesque and deeply Ligurian places: Valloria, the village of painted doors; the sanctuaries of Santa Marta and Madonna del Piano, immersed in the peace of woods and vineyards; and the narrow lanes of Tavole.
Distance: 7 km
Elevation gain/loss: +/- 300 m
Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Diano Marina cemetery parking area
Rezzo Loop
Immersed in the wild forests surrounding the village of Rezzo, we will discover hidden treasures among the trees—from magnificent medieval bridges to the beautiful Sanctuary of Madonna Bambina.
Distance: 8 km
Elevation gain/loss: +/- 300 m
Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Diano Marina cemetery parking area
Colle Melosa Loop
A hike in one of the most panoramic areas of the Ligurian Alps, at the foot of the dolomitic massifs of Mounts Toraggio and Pietravecchia. We will walk with sea views through beautiful fir forests and alpine meadows.
Distance: 9 km
Elevation gain/loss: +/- 300 m
Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Diano Marina cemetery parking area
