Paths and treks suited to everyone, from the expert hiker to the casual tourist who wants to discover a different landscape from the beach. Here's two of our favourite hikes:

FROM VARIGOTTI TO THE MANIE

The Manie plateau boasts a wide network of walkable trails, a paradise for trekking and nordic walking enthusiasts, but also for those who just want to simply walk and be in contact with nature, admiring breathtaking views of the sea and the Ligurian coast. To reach this stunning plateau, you can walk up directly from Varigotti or Finalborgo. The first stop is the medieval church of San Lorenzo, from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Saraceni Bay and the cape of Punta Crena. Just before the church, a separate trail branches off to the Capo Noli Lighthouse, that offers one of the best views in the whole of Liguria.

DELLA REGINA TRAIL, AN EVOCATIVE WALK
The road from Finalborgo to Sant'Antonino is a nice panoramic route that will take you through a variety of churches, castles, fortresses and lots of nature. The road is called “Beretta” from the name of the talendted engineer who designed it, on request of the king of Spain, to connect Finale with Milan and Madrid. Its other name is “Della Regina”, because it was built in 1666 to celebrate of the visit of the Infanta Margherita of Spain, who was on her way to marry Leopold of Austria. In less than half an hour, the trail will take you to the suggestive hamlet of Perti, where you can enjoy a beautiful sunset between the olive groves. Near Perti you will find the ruins of Castel Govone, historical medieval residence of the Del Carrettos and, just along the path, the refined Church of the Five Bell Towers, dating back to the Renaissance. The church itself it's worth the trip, with its striking geometry, the alternation of brick and white plaster, the harmonious oculi, and the way it naturally blends with the surroundings.

To find out more and discover other itineraries visit:

www.caifinaleligure.it oppure scaricare l’applicazione Trailforks.

Climbing in Finale Ligure offers many different possibilities, and it might be hard for amateur climbers to pick the right kind of cliff. The limestone formations of Finale extend for approximately 50km (10sq. Km), creating numerous plateaus: on the edges of these plateaus are located over 170 sections of climbing walls and around 3000 vie ferrate, distributed all around the area. These routes enjoy a temperate climate even in the winter and cover all degrees of difficulty. Most of them are on vertical walls, but you will also be able to find some slabs, overhangs and roofs. Here's our suggestions for some easy-medium climbs, ideal for your first trips to Liguria: Rocca di Perti, Boragni, Rian Cornei, Monte Cucco and Rocca di Corno. All of them different and exciting.

Two easy and versatile guides to find out more about climbing:

https://www.oliunid.it/vertical-life-finale-51-guida-arrampicata.html

https://www.oliunid.it/versante-sud-finale-climbing-guida-arrampicata-italiano.html