Summit of Monte Beigua at Rifugio Prato Rotondo

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Circular route from the summit of Monte Beigua to Rifugio Prato Rotondo with panoramic views of the Ligurian coast in the heart of the Beigua Regional Nature Park, listed by UNESCO as the largest protected area in Liguria.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.16 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,217 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,227 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 4,301 ft
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    Lowest point: 3,583 ft
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Rifugio Pratorotondo
View from Varrazze
View of Savona
Panoramic view from Genoa to Savona

Description of the walk

Start from Monte Beigua (S) with its radio transmission stations and church, heading towards Rifugio Prato Rotondo. A hike best undertaken on a clear day to enjoy the breathtaking views of the coast from an altitude of 1,200m. Take the road and shortly after setting off, enjoy stunning views of Varrazze and Savona (1). Continue along the road to the refuge (2), then carry on straight along the path to the viewpoint (3), which overlooks the entire coastline from Genoa to Savona. Return via the same route or through the woods, following the GR® trail all the way to the points (4) and (5).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 4,216 ft - Monte Beigua
  2. 1 : mi 0.48 - alt. 4,134 ft - Viewpoint over Savona and Varrazze
  3. 2 : mi 1.29 - alt. 3,658 ft - Rifugio Prato Rotondo
  4. 3 : mi 1.63 - alt. 3,740 ft - Panoramic viewpoint from Genoa to Savona
  5. 4 : mi 2.45 - alt. 3,816 ft - Road/GR junction
  6. 5 : mi 2.64 - alt. 3,937 ft - Road/GR junction
  7. S/E : mi 3.16 - alt. 4,216 ft - Monte Beigua

Notes

Best done in good weather. Rifugio Prato Rotondo is open a few days/weekends out of season; Albergi Monte Beigua, just below the start, is open only in season.

Worth a visit

Panoramic view of the Ligurian coast from Savona to Genoa

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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