San Ponzo Semola to Cecima
Cecima, Ponte Nizza · about 1 h 10 min by car from Genoa
The walk
4.3 km out-and-back walk between Cecima and Ponte Nizza, up to Cecima, 364 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 363 and 683 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at I Carpini (3.8 km) and lunch at Buscone in Varzi (10.9 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Genoa: about 1 h 10 min (49 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Genoa, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
44.83729,9.09912
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Where to eat and drink
Independent winemaker
Az. Agr. Poggio Paolo di Matteo Poggio
Brignano Frascata · 4.8 km from the trail
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Cecima and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 13:00Lunch at Buscone in Varzi, 11 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at I Carpini, 3.8 km from the trail.
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