Saturday, 18th December:
It’s again that time of the year, when the days are very short and darkness threatens to creep in while we’re still hiking. Normally, it would be the perfect time to do our favourite mountain (that’s Manico del Lume, of course!). However, as we’ve already conquered the peak earlier this year, let’s try a brand new (yet challenging) destination: the Viganego Xmas crib. Located in the Genova woods, literally in the middle of nowhere, this is probably the hardest to reach of famous nativity scenes in Liguria. We’ll try to get there from Genova Nervi, by taking #1 of the Golfo Paradiso trails, from Nervi to Cisiano via Passo Cordona:
The trail is supposedly highly scenic, with vast views over the Paradise gulf and historical bridges along the way.
Once we’re in Cisiano, we can go on following the trail to Terrusso and Viganego if there’s still light, or take the road otherwise. Return will be by ATP bus, from La Presa stop. Maybe around 6pm?
Hike is rated “E” and should take 5 hours, with 750 metres elevation gain.
How to get to Genova Nervi, and how to come back alive ***
Let’s meet at 10:37 at Genova Nervi railway station. Please bring food and water with you, so that we can walk right away!
Recommended trains are:
For those travelling eastwards:
Reg 12353 Genova Piazza Principe 10:11 ( Genova Brignole 10:20) Genova Nervi 10:37
For those travelling westwards:
Reg 12218 + Reg 12352 La Spezia 8:15 – Genova Nervi 10:18
For those travelling southwards:
Reg 3015 – 07:25 Milano Lambrate – 09:37 Genova Nervi (*)
Return from La Presa (bus to Brignole) will be around 6:00 pm.
(*) if you’re coming from afar, you may consider getting the 3 day regional pass for 29 euro.
As usual, if you have doubts, questions, Hamlet-like dilemmas… feel free to text me! (+39 329 7203364)
Liguriah 