Cammino dei Santuari del Mare
Liguria, Italy
Italy · Genova, Italy → Genova, Italy
Distance
110 km
Stages
6
Difficulty
moderate
Best months
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
About
A 110.2-km spiritual route along the Ligurian coast, six stages from Genova to Genova. You’ll pass through Panigaro and Vesima, where the air is thick with the scent of salt and rosemary.
With an elevation gain of 4,041 m, the terrain shifts from gentle coastal paths to more demanding stretches, perfect for beginners seeking clarity. Each step reveals a sanctuary, a village, a taste of local cuisine.
The best months? Spring and autumn, when the Mediterranean breeze whispers secrets of centuries past, an invitation to walk and reflect.
Stages
6 stages
Stage 1Genova → Ceranesi
moderateDistance13 kmAscent937 mDescent160 m
Stage 2Ceranesi → Campo Ligure
moderateDistance24 kmAscent551 mDescent978 m
Stage 3Campo Ligure → Tiglieto
moderateDistance16 kmAscent653 mDescent494 m
Stage 4Tiglieto → Arenzano
challengingDistance29 kmAscent874 mDescent1310 m
Stage 5Arenzano → Genova
moderateDistance16 kmAscent570 mDescent433 m
Stage 6Genova → Genova
moderateDistance14 kmAscent456 mDescent627 m
Points of interest
- Tiglieto Abbey
Tiglieto Abbey. 12th-century abbey, in Tiglieto, Italy.
- Nostra Signora dell'Acquasanta Sanctuary
Nostra Signora dell'Acquasanta Sanctuary. 17th-century sanctuary in baroque style, in Genoa, Italy.
- Palazzo Balbi
- Badia di Sant'Andrea
Badia di Sant'Andrea. 11th-century abbey, in Municipio VI Medio Ponente, Italy.
- Castello di Campo Ligure
Castello di Campo Ligure. Castle, in Campo Ligure, Italy, designated as Italian national heritage.
- Santissima Annunziata della Costa
Santissima Annunziata della Costa. 14th-century sanctuary, dedicated to Annunciation, in Genoa, Italy.
- Nostra Signora del Gazzo
Nostra Signora del Gazzo. 17th-century sanctuary, in Genoa, Italy.
- Nostra Signora Incoronata Sanctuary
Nostra Signora Incoronata Sanctuary. Sanctuary in Renaissance style, in Genoa, Italy.
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