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Ancient Bridges of Val Varenna – Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Guard loop from Genova Costa di Sestri Ponente

Ancient Bridges of Val Varenna – Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Guard loop from Genova Costa di Sestri Ponente

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4.3

(12)

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Ancient Bridges of Val Varenna – Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Guard loop from Genova Costa di Sestri Ponente

02:13

34.5km

970m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.3 km for 109 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.80 km

Ancient Bridges of Val Varenna

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Wonderful brick bridges visible from the asphalted road, unfortunately little appreciated

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18.0 km

Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Guard

Highlight • Religious Site

The final few meters feature a 16% gradient and will require every last bit of energy. But it's definitely worth it.

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18.3 km

Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Guard

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Built on the summit of Monte Figogna, at 804 metres, the Sanctuary is the most important Marian sanctuary in Liguria and one of the most important in Italy.

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21.8 km

Osteria Tucci

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23.1 km

View of the Sanctuary of Madonna della Guardia from Scarpino

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27.8 km

View of Genoa from Monte Scarpino

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The curse of the name ... Scarpino was the landfill of Genoa. Don't be fooled! Look what a show!

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28.4 km

Little Stelvio of Genoa

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the road surface is also spectacular! Incredible in Genoa ...

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28.9 km

Little Stelvio Pass above Genoa

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Directly above the city, you wind your way up the mountain in tight serpentines, offering spectacular views time and again.

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33.0 km

Torrente Chiaravagna

Lake

34.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.8 km

3.76 km

1.75 km

234 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.9 km

2.45 km

144 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Monday 13 July

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Ancient Bridges of Val Varenna – Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Guard loop from Genova Costa di Sestri Ponente

Ancient Bridges of Val Varenna

Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Guard

Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Guard

Osteria Tucci

View of the Sanctuary of Madonna della Guardia from Scarpino

View of Genoa from Monte Scarpino

Little Stelvio of Genoa

Little Stelvio Pass above Genoa

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