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Above the municipality of Cogorno, in the metropolitan city of Genoa, walking on the ridge of Mount Le Rocchette is certainly one of the best experiences that those who walk in these areas can have. In ancient times, slate, a metamorphic rock of sedimentary origin, was extracted in these areas.

Starting point of many paths

Climbing Monte San Giacomo, despite being only 530 m above sea level and a few km of climb, is never trivial from any of the three sides. One for the other they have slopes of up to 15% and decidedly narrow streets, in particular the one from Via Renda. Furthermore, the one from Tolceto has a decidedly bad surface. The descents are more difficult than the climbs: it is easy to find damp and treacherous curves and cars in narrow passages!

To follow if you want to get to the sea

The Entella river is a watercourse that originates from the Sturla, Graveglia and Lavagna streams at the height of Carasco. The river bed divides the municipality of Chiavari from that of Lavagna. Along its banks you can see gulls, geese, ducks, swans, mallards, coots and many other species of sedentary or passing birds. For this reason, since 1988 the Entella River has been a protected Oasis by the Province of Genoa and has become part of the Natura 2000 Network of the European Union.

The Chapel of San Giacomo is a Catholic place of worship built on the homonymous mountain at a height of 538 meters above sea level. Here starts the path that leads to the top of Monte Capenardo along which you can enjoy a broad view of the Gulf of Tigullio.

Going up from Croce di Orero, follow the signs for Ramaceto. At the top there is a small chapel and a breathtaking view

Trail of the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri that leads to the summit of Monte Ramaceto on the ridge. A real watershed from where you can admire the sea (from Sestri Levante to Portofino) on one side and the Val d'Aveto on the other