Route Camogli – Batterie – San Fruttuoso

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Route Camogli – Batterie – San Fruttuoso

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Route Camogli – Batterie – San Fruttuoso

06:04

14.1km

920m

Hiking

The Route Camogli – Batterie – San Fruttuoso is a difficult hike through the Portofino Regional Natural Park, offering grand coastal views. You will cover 8.7 miles (14.1 km) with a significant elevation gain of 3017 feet (919 metres), taking around 6 hours and 3 minutes to complete. The trail…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.05 km for 3.48 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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134 m

Camogli Public Beach

Highlight • Beach

Camogli has an enchanting small stone beach. Above on the promenade, life is buzzing in the cafeterias and restaurants

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1.95 km

View of the Gulf of Genoa from the Church of San Rocco

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful church in San Rocco with a great view of the sea.

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2.49 km

Public Water Fountain

3.73 km

View of Recco

Highlight • Viewpoint

Grandiose view of the bay of Camogli!

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3.96 km

Punta Chiappa Battery

Highlight • Historical Site

Inside the former 202nd coastal battery, it is now possible to experience history in complete relaxation immersed in the Golfo Paradiso between the village of Camogli and Punta Chiappa. Guided …

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4.47 km

Exposed chain-assisted path in Parco di Portofino

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Route temporarily closed from May 2024 to a date to be determined. Signposted at the start of the trail. Alternative: go through Semaforo Nuovo - Pietre Strette and go back down to San Fruttuoso

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7.48 km

San Fruttuoso Abbey and Bay

Highlight • Religious Site

If you want to visit the monastery should be time name. All sorts of information boards (also in English) tell the story of the monastery, which is interwoven with the …

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8.36 km

Agririfugio Molini — Sea View

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Not stopping here for a cold beer is a mistake not to be made

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8.65 km

Public Water Fountain

9.33 km

Pietre Strette

Highlight • Natural Monument

Inside the Portofino Park there are the Pietre Strette, two large blocks of rock surrounded by chestnut groves. This passage is particularly suggestive and noteworthy.

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10.4 km

Public Water Fountain

11.9 km

View of the Gulf of Paradise from San Rocco di Camogli

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the square of the church of San Rocco to the batteries (the Portofino Park accommodation center open on specific days) the journey is easy and short.
Sunsets are spectacular!

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14.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.48 km

3.41 km

2.68 km

2.07 km

1.33 km

927 m

192 m

Surfaces

8.42 km

5.33 km

131 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Thursday 22 October

18°C

10°C

83 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

November 20, 2024,Percorso Camogli – Batterie – San Fruttuoso

The first part is very challenging, the return is more relaxed.

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December 6, 2021,Da San Rocco, Portofino Vetta, San Fruttuoso. Percorso esposto e con catene.

The initial route from Portofino Vetta to San Fruttuoso is very beautiful. You get to San Fruttuoso from above. On the other hand, the route from San Fruttuoso to San Rocco is wonderful. The route is in some places very exposed and with chains but without major difficulties. Avoid if you suffer from vertigo. The day was wonderful and we …

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July 17, 2023,Escursione

A fantastic day on the trails of Portofino.

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November 5, 2021,Anello San Rocco - San Fruttuoso - Pietre Strette

In the end this moment has really arrived: our hundredth excursion! To celebrate we went to a place that has a very special meaning for us, in this period of our life (we explain everything in the video :-D). It is a very demanding route, with exposed sections and suitable for experienced walkers who do not suffer from vertigo :-P. …

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