| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Duration | 1h 50m |
| Distance | 4,200 |
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This scenic trail is mostly straightforward, but be prepared for a steep and tiring climb at the start.
Begin on via Fondaco, the small road at the end of the Portofino parking lot, which ascends beneath the Carabinieri station.
After passing the hotel, keep left and take the well-maintained staircase of large stone and concrete steps that winds through the vegetation.
Ignore the right turn towards San Sebastiano and continue straight on the mule track as it climbs. A gate to keep out wild boars is a little further at Cappelletta; please close it after passing.
Turn right, and after 50 meters, the path splits: the right leads to Portofino Vetta, but you should continue left towards Vessinaro - Prato - San Fruttuoso.
The mostly flat, unpaved path meanders through the countryside to Vessinaro, where you should ignore the detour to Cala degli Inglesi (a beautiful cove accessible only on foot or by boat). Continue straight under the chestnut trees, and after 5 minutes, join a steep carriage road* that ends at some houses in Prato.
Take the path on the left along the western side of the Promontory. It overlooks numerous coves below and alternates between short flat sections and several ups and downs among protruding rocks. After about 1 hour and 10 minutes from the start, you'll reach Base 0.
Base 0, a former WWII military post, is now a panoramic rest spot. Beyond the rock on the left, you can access a small scenic terrace. To descend to San Fruttuoso, which you can already glimpse, take the path on the left.
From here, the trail enters the woods and descends steeply and unevenly, offering remarkable views of the village. This section can be slippery when wet.
Arrive at San Fruttuoso at the helicopter landing base. Continue down to the left of the heliport through the woods. Some houses precede your arrival at San Fruttuoso, and passing under a portico, you'll reach the first of two enchanting bays.
*This section of road is accessible to scooters and small vehicles used by local residents, so be cautious.
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| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Duration | 1h 50m |
| Distance | 4,200 |
| Trail marker | |
| Starting point | |
