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December 28, 2025, wet trail, but completely doable even on gravel! Very nice

Salino is a small village in the Vara Valley, nestled on a hill overlooking woods and valleys. Next to the church of Sant'Andrea Apostolo stands a recently restored medieval tower, which for centuries had remained hidden or incorporated into the village's structures. Today, once again visible, it tells the story of the town's most ancient history: that of a settlement founded to defend and control the territory, at a strategic point between the coast and the Apennines. The tower and the church form an evocative ensemble, typical of Ligurian villages where the sacred and the secular intertwine. From the churchyard, the view opens out over the valley, amidst meadows and chestnut groves, in a silence that reveals all the discreet charm of the hinterland.

The Valico della Foce marks one of the historic crossing points between the Petronio and Vara Valleys, straddling the territories of Castiglione Chiavarese and Maissana. Located at approximately 620 meters above sea level, it is a small natural watershed shaped by centuries of erosion, which once served as a link between the inland farming villages and the Ligurian coast.

Road panorama out of season with little traffic

Stunning views, long but not challenging, refreshments along the way

Arriving from Segno on the bridge that crosses the Vara river, an enchanting view opens up over the village of San Pietro Vara. In front, stands the Church of San Pietro, the oldest in the valley, which houses works of art from the sixteenth century. Next to it, the Oratory of Nostra Signora della Spianata. The view from the bridge also includes the surrounding valley floor, with its cultivated fields and the green hills that frame the village.

A great panoramic view of the bay and the sea.

Inside a public park with facilities for children, tables and barbecues