Circular trail Sori - Levà - Monte Possuolo - Santa croce - Pieve ligure

A circular trail starting from Sori, a seaside village 12 kilometers away from Genoa, ascending inland to an altitude of 700 meters above sea level.
Sori is accessible by train and car, but parking options are limited.

From the town center, follow Via Andorra uphill until the fork where you stay on the right, continuing along the stream. Then take Via Giordani, which at some point ascends to the left.

After a few meters, leave the concrete road and climb a stone staircase on the right leading to a house, continuing uphill through the woods.
There is no official trail marker, but some yellow signs can occasionally be seen.

Upon reaching a fork with wooden signs, take the right-hand path toward Levà. This relatively flat trail runs through the woods and passes over a couple of rocks you need to climb to join the gas pipeline trail.

This trail, with a rocky and shrub-lined terrain, ascends steeply to Bric Preli, offering panoramic views of the valley and surrounding hamlets. Here, follow the trail until you find a wooden sign pointing right toward Levà.

The trail then re-enters the woods, continuing along a pleasant path that narrows at some points and leads, after crossing a small bridge, to Levà, a small and cute hamlet. Cross the village to reach the Church of Our Lady of Providence.
Here, you'll find a potable water tap.

The route continues to the left of the church, with a path ascending toward "Case Becco," skirting the last scattered houses. At a fork, keep right to reach, in about 20 minutes, a crossroads of trails.
This is the locality Croce, an area with meadows and a beautiful panoramic view.

Continue uphill on the trail marked with FIE , leaving it after a few meters when a path appears on the left. Initially flat, it passes by an abandoned stone house and then begins to ascend with views of the Golfo Paradiso.
In some sections, the trail is not very clear, so it is advisable to keep an eye on the marker .

Upon reaching Bocchin de Levà, take the trail ascending to Monte Possuolo (793 m). The view here is spectacular, making it an ideal spot for a break.
Continuing with some ups and downs, you reach the secondary peak of Monte Possuolo (779 m), where there is an antenna and similarly breathtaking views. From here, descend to the left, following the trail marked with .

The trail descends steeply at times, surrounded by low shrubs and rocky terrain, offering an exceptional sea view that makes this part of the path particularly enjoyable and thrilling.
After a final section characterized by wide stone slabs overlooking Bogliasco, you arrive at Cian da Cola, an important crossroads of trails.

Follow the marker along a level path to another fork in the locality Sella Cremuexi. Here, continue straight to start ascending to the mountain and the church of Santa Croce (518 m).

This area features picnic tables, a barbecue, a potable water tap, and a shelter. Most importantly, it offers an incredible terrace overlooking the Golfo Paradiso: to the east, you can admire the Portofino promontory and Punta Chiappa, and to the west, the coastline stretching to Genoa and beyond. On particularly clear days, you may even see Gorgona island and the Corsica.

To descend, follow the marker along the Path of Mysteries, which crosses a pine forest and features a series of votive shrines depicting the five sorrowful mysteries of Christ's Passion.

In just under a kilometer, you reach a fork in locality Costa, where a potable water tap is available. Here, keep right to head toward Pieve Ligure Alta, passing through cultivated terraces and olive groves.

After a short staircase, you arrive in Chiappe, on the ancient Via delle Chiappe at the intersection with Via Migone.

Continuing along Via Chiappe, you pass some houses and intersect Via Massone. Turn left and then right onto a staircase leading directly behind the Church of St. Michael the Archangel in Pieve Ligure Alta.

If you wish to stop in Pieve ligure, walk a few meters to the right to reach the church square, where there are shops, a bar, and public restrooms.

To continue, head left, passing under the cemetery, and take Via Chiossa. After a few meters, descend a staircase on the right.

The marker leads along characteristic lanes to Via San Gaetano, where you pass a small chapel with a potable water tap. Continuing downhill, you intersect Via Solimano and then the Via Aurelia.

At the traffic light, cross the road and turn right for a few meters to enter the heart of the Ligurian village with its typical colorful houses, one of which, as a plaque recalls, belonged to the grandfather of Pablo Picasso.

A few meters further, you arrive directly at the beach of Sori, a coastal town with shops, bars, and all kinds of services.

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