Where to run and cycle in Genoa
Genoa sits between sea and mountains: little flat ground, plenty of climbs. Runners have spectacular seafronts, cyclists have the Apennine passes a stone's throw from the centre.
Where to run in Genoa
Corso Italia
The city seafront, wide and flat: the most used spot for easy runs and intervals.
Passeggiata di Nervi
The promenade perched above the sea out to the Nervi parks: among the most beautiful routes in Italy, best early in the morning.
Righi and the Mura park
Trails among the forts above the city: real climbs and trail terrain.
Bike rides from Genoa
Passo del Turchino
A historic climb towards Piedmont, tied to the Milano-Sanremo: steady gradients, suitable for everyone.
Colle della Scoffera
Towards the Val Trebbia, one of the passes most used by Genoese cyclists.
Riviera di Levante
Towards Camogli, Portofino and Sestri Levante: scenic, but busy with traffic on summer weekends.
Practical tips
In Genoa every ride starts uphill or ends uphill: pick easy gears. On the Aurelia in summer set off early to avoid tourist traffic.
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