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Run the Monte Gazzo past its shaded park and benches., Genoa, Ligurian Riviera

Run the Monte Gazzo past its shaded park and benches.

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Welcome to a steep, challenging run from Sestri Ponente up to Monte Gazzo, moving from city streets through Villa Rossi Park onto dirt and stone trails, with wide views over the Ligurian coast, the Sestri gulf and Genoa. Good fitness is needed.

Along the way

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Monte GazzoSteep climb with wide views of the Ligurian coast, the Sestri gulf and Genoa.
2
Villa Rossi ParkPublic park with shade, old trees and many benches, on the way up from Sestri Ponente.
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Santuario di Nostra Signora della MisericordiaSanctuary sitting at the top of Monte Gazzo, 421 metres above sea level.

The route

Distance7.9 km
Walking≈ 2 h 27
Running≈ 1 h 08
Climb↑ 421 m
RouteCircular

A 7.9 km circular route from Genoa to walk, run or cycle, with 421 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 421 m in total

Before you go

StartVia Giacomo Puccini, Genoa, Ligurian Riviera, 16154Open the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started

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