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.