Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Popular
Sentiero delle Batterie, Camogli
Liguria
From the church of San Rocco above Camogli a dramatic trail traverses the seaward cliffs of Monte di Portofino, passing the concrete emplacements of the abandoned Chiappa coastal battery hung right above the water, before descending stone steps to the fishing point of Punta Chiappa.
Duration
3–4 hours
Distance
7 km
Elevation
+350 m
Best season
March – November
Parking · Paid
Paid parking in Camogli; walk or take the minibus up to San Rocco.
Water
Fountain at San Rocco church; nothing on the cliff traverse.
Highlights
- Abandoned WWII coastal battery
- Sheer cliffs of Monte di Portofino
- Boat back to Camogli from Punta Chiappa
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome in the Portofino park; some stepped and exposed sections.
