Camogli - San Rocco - Punta Chiappa

Walking route from Camogli to Punta Chiappa, passing through San Rocco di Camogli.
The trail begins along Viale dei Cipressi (20 m), the small lane at the end of the main parking area that runs alongside the Gentile Stream on the right.

The old mule track climbs steadily by means of approximately 900 steps, winding between olive groves and high walls that conceal elegant villas, before emerging below the churchyard of the Church of San Rocco (220 m).
Besides enjoying the magnificent panorama, from here it is possible to continue towards Portofino Vetta, San Fruttuoso di Camogli or Punta Chiappa, which is the destination of this hike.

The trail is marked with , and the clear signs of the Portofino Park make the route easy to follow.

After passing the square in front of the San Rocco church, continue along Via Mortola, the pleasant seaside promenade, and after about 200 metres turn right and descend the steep staircase.

The shaded path passes close to a few houses before reaching the small square in front of the medieval church of San Nicolò di Capodimonte, well worth a stop both for its beauty and for the panoramic views.

From here there are two ways to reach the sea: continue down the short and easy staircase leading to Punta Chiappa (3 m), passing through the picturesque hamlet of Porto Pidocchio, or take the narrow path beginning to the left of the church.

For the descent, we recommend the latter option. Although slightly uneven and less frequented, it is still easy and winds beneath maritime pines, offering beautiful views over the gulf before reaching Punta Chiappa, the remarkable rocky promontory stretching out into the sea.

A promenade running alongside the cliffs and lined with a few small restaurants connects the "Punta" with the tiny inlet of Porto Pidocchio and ends in the locality of Mulino del Moro.

From here, San Rocco can be reached again by climbing a staircase of about 1,000 steps, which rejoins the outward trail near San Nicolò.

For those who prefer a less demanding return, a boat service provides a pleasant alternative and brings you back to the harbour of Camogli in less than twenty minutes.