Spotguide Riviera di Levante & Cinque Terre
The Riviera di Levante along the Ligurian coast from Genoa to La Spezia is a great trail hotspot. There are endless trails in the northernmost foothills of the Apennines. Genoa and Levanto in particular are attractive starting points for mountain bikers. The villages of the Cinque Terre in the south of the Riviera di Levante are known worldwide. Here, too, there are great trails in the hinterland, but the villages themselves are too crowded for tourists.
In Genoa, the trails start right on the outskirts of the city. The numerous fortresses from the First World War have led to a dense network of trails that are now used by mountain bikers, among others. The local MTB scene in Genoa has built and maintained many trails here. The funicular from the city center up to Righi is also useful for mountain bikers. It transports bikes and provides direct access to nature without first having to fight your way through Genoa's traffic jam.
The region around Sestri Levante is also interesting for mountain bikers. A small mountain bike culture has developed, especially in the small town of Levanto, which is also popular with surfers. Just south of Levanto, the Cinque Terre begins with the villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. Monterosso and Riomaggiore can be easily integrated into mountain bike routes. However, the trails directly on the coast are generally steep and rocky, often interspersed with steps. Much better than the direct access to the sea is the mountain ridge directly behind it inland. There are a plethora of trails here. The closer you get to La Spezia, the more numerous the options become.
Trail maintenance is not always the great passion of the local authorities here. Even signposted and marked hiking trails can sometimes be completely overgrown. The further inland you go, the less safe it is to use the trails, as there is hardly any civilization left in places.
The famous town of Portofino is also located on the Riviera di Levante. In this region, however, the local authorities have succumbed to the allure of the prohibition signs. Tip: Avoid the region, there are plenty of trail alternatives in the nearby area around Rapallo.
Bucket list
Alta Via Cinque Terre - an endless S1 trail high above the coast
Visit Genoa's winding old town
Genoa backyard trails: the network of trails in Genoa's hinterland is almost inexhaustible
Levanto Supertrail: absolutely awesome descent directly into the village of Levanto
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Getting there
Traveling to the region by public transport is an obvious choice. Take the express train from the Turin or Milan region to Genoa, then the regional express to one of the villages between Genoa and La Spezia. However, if you are based outside the reach of train stations, you cannot count on public transport. There are buses, but they are not equipped for bicycles.
The Riviera di Levante is well connected in terms of roads. The coastal region can be reached from the north via the highway from Milan or Turin, after which there is a highway along the entire Ligurian coast. The journey from the Swiss border at Como/Chiasso to Genoa takes around two hours.
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Particularly interesting for mountain bikers: a railroad line runs along the entire Mediterranean coast of the Riviera di Levante, where bike transportation is possible. This makes for particularly attractive routes for trail adventures.
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