Noli is a scenic coastal town, featuring a popular beach and scenic coastal hiking trails in the hills above. There are some nice options for running in Noli.
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Coastal Promenade. A palm-lined waterfront promenade runs along the beach for 2 km, from Bagni Mediterranèe to Capo Noli. There are wonderful views of the water and a festive scene along the beach.
Hillside Trails. There’s an extensive series of trails in the hills above Noli. This is moderate to challenging trail running: hilly, with some narrow sections with tricky footing. A few options:
Passeggiata Dantesca Hiking area. Right off Via Belvedere, the Strada S. Michele trail leads to the San Michele Church & beyond, connecting to additional trails.
Capo Noli. Just above the iconic Santa Margherita Church is the Noli Eremo, which connects to other trails as far south is Varigotti.
Coastal trail above Noli. Google Street View
Noli is a scenic coastal town, featuring a popular beach and scenic coastal hiking trails in the hills above. There are some nice options for running in Noli.
Google Street View
Coastal Promenade. A palm-lined waterfront promenade runs along the beach for 2 km, from Bagni Mediterranèe to Capo Noli. There are wonderful views of the water and a festive scene along the beach.
Hillside Trails. There’s an extensive series of trails in the hills above Noli. This is moderate to challenging trail running: hilly, with some narrow sections with tricky footing. A few options:
Passeggiata Dantesca Hiking area. Right off Via Belvedere, the Strada S. Michele trail leads to the San Michele Church & beyond, connecting to additional trails.
Capo Noli. Just above the iconic Santa Margherita Church is the Noli Eremo, which connects to other trails as far south is Varigotti.
Coastal trail above Noli. Google Street View
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Essentials
Up to 3.5 km (2.1 miles) one-way
Flat
Anywhere along route. North end is Bagni Mediterranèe; South end is Capo Noli
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A short but very scenic run in Porto Venere, a village on the Ligurian coast that's the gateway to Porto Venere Regional Natural Park. The highlight is the Passeggiata Aldo Moro, a waterfront path. Optional climb to the Castello San Giorgio.
Scenic & popular peninsula 30 km southeast of Genoa. Signature run is the 5.5 km between Santa Margherita and Portofino, with option to add to Rapallo. Tons of trail running opportunities in area.
Several wonderful running routes, including 'runseeing' tours of Genoa & Pegli, the Circonvallazione a Monte hillside promenade, coastal routes along the Corso Italia, and Passeggiata Anita Garibaldi, and Park of the City Walls.
Fantastic coastal running route following a former train line, now a paved path. Great views of the water and rocks the entire 16 km one-way route. A great option is to run one-way and take the train back.
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A pleasant waterfront run around the port of Savona and then south toward Vado Ligure on a combination waterfront promenade, cycle path, and roadside sidewalk. Some nice water views.
Pleasant waterfront running in Sportono. It's 3.4 km between the Vista isola Bergeggi viewpoint and the Luna Park Estivo fairground. Nice water views. Combination sidewalk along the SS1 and waterfront path along the beach.
Scenic waterfront run of up to 5.2 km between Varigotti Beach and Vittoria Beach in Finale Ligure. Great water views. Part on sidewalk along SS1, part on the palm-lined Lungomare Italia promenade path. Trail running options in the hills above.
Scenic waterfront run of up to 8 km between Loano and Ceriale, with lovely water views and a festive scene. Mainly on dedicated Lungomare waterfront paths. Can run one way and take the train back!
In the coastal town of Sanremo, one can put together a lovely run combining the beautifully landscaped Villa Ormond park, marina, and waterfront path. Up to 6.8 km one-way, with good options for a longer coastal run north toward Imperia.
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Essentials
Up to 3.5 km (2.1 miles) one-way
Flat
Anywhere along route. North end is Bagni Mediterranèe; South end is Capo Noli
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