26 November 2022 – Anyone up for a last minute Saturday walk ? Over the past years, we explored the Genovese aqueduct a few times, between Cavassolo and Molassana, however we never ventured along the last segment, between Molassana and Staglieno. The plan then is to have a stroll along it (while taking advantage of Trenitalia’s Black Friday deal).
The path follows the route of the historical aqueduct, that has supplied Genova with water since Roman times and was partly restored last year… so let’s hope it’s in decent conditions at least!
Walk takes around 2 hours, has 50 metres elevation gain and is well described on
https://www.visitgenoa.it/sites/default/files/archivio/Pedestribus%20Acquedotto%20storico.pdf (it’s segment #3)
Needless to say, this segment will also allow us to have a walk in Staglieno, one of the most famous cemeteries in Europe.
More on Staglieno on:
https://www.visitgenoa.it/en/cimitero-di-staglieno-0
How to get to Genova Brignole, and how to come back alive:
On Saturday, November 26th, let’s meet at the entrance of Genova Brignole train station (by “Puro Gusto” cafe) at 11:21.
From there, we’ll take a bus to Molassana.
Suggested trains are:
— if you travel eastwards (*)
REG – 10:10 Savona 11:21 Genova Brignole
— if you travel westwards (*)
REG – 09:50 La Spezia Centrale – 11:15 Genova Brignole
— if you travel southwards (*)
Reg – Milano Centrale 8:30 – Genova Principe 10:28 + one of frequent trains to Brignole
Return will be from Genova Brignole, probably around 16:00.
(*) if you’re coming from afar, you may consider getting the Italia in Tour 3-day ticket, as it’s on sale for 14,50 euro until Monday ( https://www.trenitalia.com/it/offerte_e_servizi/promo_extra_scontoblackfriday.html ). As a matter of fact, everybody should be travelling this weekend!
As usual, if you have doubts, questions, Hamlet-like dilemmas… feel free to message me ( vidlothianATgmailDOTcom ) or call me (+393297203364)
Liguriah 