Places
Viewpoint·Easy·Scenic·Hidden gem
Monte Moro, Genova Nervi
Liguria
A stepped mule track climbs from Sant'Ilario — the village of a De André song — through olive terraces to the batteries of Monte Moro, where two great armoured gun turrets still sit in their pits above a 300 m sea cliff. The view sweeps from Portofino to the Genova lighthouse.
Duration
2 hours
Distance
4 km
Elevation
+250 m
Best season
Year-round
Parking · Free
Free street parking in Sant'Ilario (limited); train to Nervi and walk up.
Water
Fountain in Sant'Ilario.
Highlights
- Armoured naval gun turrets in situ
- Cliff-edge view from Portofino to Genova
- De André's Sant'Ilario at the foot
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the mule track and around the fort.
