5-Hour Trekking Tour of Portofino to San Fruttuoso Abbey

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Hike through terraced olive groves and ancient hamlets on the Portofino promontory
• 02 Walk along a scenic trail high above the sea
• 03 Descend through a dark Mediterranean oak forest to San Fruttuoso Bay
• 04 Reach the historic Abbey of San Fruttuoso on the Italian Riviera
• 05 Enjoy a boat ride back to Portofino, Santa Margherita, or Camogli

Go on an immersive journey in the lap of nature and learn about the history of the area as you hike to the masterpiece of the Abbey and Bay of San Fruttuoso. This scenic trek takes you through terraced olive groves, ancient hamlets, and trails high above the sea before descending through a dark Mediterranean oak forest to one of the Italian Riviera's most remarkable coastal sites.

Hike through terraced olive groves and ancient hamlets, ascending smoothly to cross the mountain ridge at Prato.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Genoa, Portofino, Prato, Santa Margherita

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Santa Margherita to San Fruttuoso with Scenic Coastal Trek

• Meet your guide in Santa Margherita or Portofino.

• Hike through terraced olive groves and ancient hamlets, ascending smoothly to cross the mountain ridge at Prato.

• Walk along a scenic trail high above the sea.

• Descend through a dark Mediterranean oak forest to the Bay and Abbey of San Fruttuoso. The Abbey of San Fruttuoso is on the Italian Riviera between Camogli and Portofino. It is the seat of the Catholic parish of the same name in the Vicariate of Recco-Uscio-Camogli, Archdiocese of Genoa.

• Take the boat back to Portofino or Santa Margherita (April to October).

• Or take the boat to Camogli, then a train back to Santa Margherita (year-round).

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Italian tour guide

What's Not Included

• Boat ticket

• Train tickets during winter months

• Entrance to the Abbey of San Fruttuoso

Know before you go

• This moderate hiking tour requires some experience walking along rough and steep trails.

• It can be done year-round; try to avoid peak tourist days.

• The basic tour, from and to Santa Margherita or Portofino with return by boat, can be done in half a day (5 hours). However, if you wish to spend more time along the way or in San Fruttuoso, consider choosing a full-day option or, if you are a fit hiker, one of the other tours on Mount Portofino.

• The boat service may be suspended in case of rough seas or bad weather forecasts, so it is not advisable to rely on a boat return.

• You can ask your guide about other treks and tours around the area.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Santa Margherita Ligure, Metropolitan City of Genoa, Italy

Tour start

16038 Santa Margherita Ligure, Metropolitan City of Genoa, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.