Rapallo Castle – Passo della Crocetta loop from Rapallo

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Rapallo Castle – Passo della Crocetta loop from Rapallo

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Rapallo Castle – Passo della Crocetta loop from Rapallo

03:25

42.5km

1,200m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.28 km for 85 m

After 16.1 km for 165 m

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1.03 km

Rapallo Castle

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Built in the 16th century, the castle of Rapallo was an important defensive post on the Ligurian coast.

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10.7 km

Passo della Crocetta

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The climb from Coreglia is about six and a half kilometers long but has some of the toughest slopes in the area. It even reaches 16%. From Rapallo it is …

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16.1 km

Basilica Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montallegro

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The Sanctuary Basilica of Nostra Signora di Montallegro, located at an altitude of 612 meters, was built in 1557. In addition to quite steep hiking trails, it is also easily accessible via a monorail from Rapallo.

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16.3 km

Rapallo–Montallegro Cable Car

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Funivia Rapallo - Montallegro / Stazione a monte
The cable car was in operation on a Friday in April 2022.

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32.0 km

View of Santa Margherita Ligure and the Gulf of Tigullio

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View over a beautiful gulf.

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32.3 km

Church of San Lorenzo della Costa

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parish of S. Lorenzo della Costa, hamlet of S. Margherita; ancient Romanesque church, the current façade dates back to the early 1900s; inside, among others, works by Luca Cambiaso and Anton Maria Maragliano

it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiesa_di_San_Lorenzo_(Santa_Margherita_Ligure)

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