Forte Ratti

Forte Ratti (Genua)

The Forte Ratti/Monte Ratti high above Genoa offers very good panoramic views as well as a long and varied trail descent that is a highlight, especially in the evening sun.

Description

The route starts just north of Genoa in the Marassi district. From here, the route initially rides through countless alleyways in the urban area before finally winding uphill on asphalt towards Forte Richelieu. Above the built-up area, the surface changes from asphalt to gravel and the trail continues to the old quarry at just under 400 meters above sea level.

This is circumnavigated on an unpaved path and you can almost ride to the summit. The last few meters have to be pushed before you reach the Forte Ratti - an imposing building from the imperial era, which is now disused and towers over Genoa at around 550 meters above sea level.

The descent then begins. Varied and technically in the S2 range in dry conditions, it rides through different vegetation zones: from dense vegetation to open sections with shrubs on stony and earthy ground. The path meanders steadily downhill past Leamara towards Torre Quezzi and conveys a Mediterranean flair, especially in the Forte Quezzi area. Finally, the route leads back into densely populated areas above Marassi - and so the loop comes to an end.

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