| Difficulty | Easy |
| Duration | 1h 50m |
| Distance | 5,400 |
| Trail marker |  |
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The Portofino Vetta - Portofino mare route, crossing the entire Portofino Promontory from north-west to south-east, is considered the main trail of the Park and is also the most frequented.
The Portofino Vetta to Portofino Mare trail, a key route in the "Parco di Portofino," spans the promontory from northwest to southeast.
Start at Portofino Vetta, entering the park behind the Hotel, or alternatively, from the car park entrance. The trail is easy-going, passing Gaixella and reaching Pietre Strette in about 15 minutes.
Both spots offer rest areas with tables, benches, and drinking water.
Follow the main path, shaded by chestnut trees, on mostly flat terrain with gentle slopes, until you reach Bocche. This is another rest area and a junction for various trails (left to Monte Pollone and Santa Margherita Ligure, right to Felciara, Base O, San Fruttuoso). Another water tap is available here.
The wide gravel path descends, intersecting several trail turnoffs. After about 15 minutes, at Crocetta, a left turn leads to Nozarego, and a right to San Fruttuoso. Five minutes later, at Il Casone, there's another junction for the San Fruttuoso mule track. Two minutes further, where the road becomes drivable*, a sign indicates a left turn to Nozarego and the Mulino di Gassetta refreshment point.
The scenery shifts as the sea comes into view, and the trail winds through villas with manicured gardens, reaching Olmi, where the last turnoff for Nozarego begins.
Continue straight to a rest area with benches. Besides the San Fruttuoso turnoff, there are two ways to descend to Portofino: turn left () or go straight (
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Turning left, the well-kept but steep path descends through terraced fields to San Sebastiano, marked by a charming chapel and a small cluster of houses.
The trail grows steeper, passing Fossello (left to Valle dell'acqua viva) and Pino (right to an agriturismo), descending towards the village with stunning views of Paraggi bay.
Castello Brown, the Church of San Giorgio, and the famous "Piazzetta" are the first sights of Portofino as you approach the parish church, where the trail ends.
*Section of road accessible to local residents with motorcycles, scooters, and small private vehicles, please be cautious.
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Duration | 1h 50m |
| Distance | 5,400 |
| Trail marker | |
| Starting point | |
