Places
Park·Moderate·Sporty·Hidden gem
Foresta della Deiva, Varazze
Liguria
The Foresta Demaniale della Deiva rises straight from the coast between Varazze and the Beigua park. Old carriage roads and singletrack climb through chestnut groves and Aleppo pine to open crests with the Riviera at your feet, and the area doubles as one of Liguria's best-known MTB "bike parks".
Duration
3–4 hours
Distance
10 km
Elevation
+400 m
Best season
March – November
Parking · Free
Free parking at Casa Bianca / Alpicella above Varazze, where the forest roads begin.
Water
Springs along the main forest road; carry water in summer.
Highlights
- Sea views from forested crests
- Extensive marked bike and walking network
- Cool chestnut and beech woods in summer
With your dog
Off-leash tolerated on the forest roads away from the picnic and bike areas.
