Places
Viewpoint·Easy·Family·Popular
Forte di Gavi
Piedmont
The fort grew over a medieval castle into a full bastioned stronghold guarding the salt road from Genoa. A short climb from the village leads up to the ramparts, from where the view runs over the Gavi wine hills toward the Ligurian Apennine.
Duration
1–2 hours
Distance
2 km
Elevation
+100 m
Best season
Year-round
Parking · Free
Free parking in Gavi village; short walk up to the fort gate.
Water
Fountains in Gavi village centre.
Highlights
- Bastioned ramparts and dry moat
- Panorama over the Gavi DOCG vineyards
- Village of Gavi at the foot of the rock
With your dog
Leashed dogs allowed in the grounds and on the approach path; not inside museum rooms.
