Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Monte Manico del Lume, Rapallo
Liguria
From San Massimo or Montallegro, mule paths climb the olive terraces and then chestnut wood of the Manico del Lume to its 800 m crown, marked by a large summit cross. The panorama takes in Portofino, the Tigullio bay from Rapallo to Sestri Levante, and the Apennine ridge behind.
Duration
3–4 hours
Distance
8 km
Elevation
+600 m
Best season
March – November
Parking · Paid
Paid parking in Rapallo; take the cable car or drive to Montallegro to shorten the climb.
Water
Fountain at Montallegro; nothing on the upper ridge.
Highlights
- Summit cross above Rapallo
- Full Gulf of Tigullio panorama
- Links to the Montallegro sanctuary
With your dog
Off-leash tolerated on the upper ridge; leashed through the terraced hamlets.
