The Genoa Forts Bike Tour is an experience for those who love adventure and history, a
gravel route that winds through scenic dirt roads, mule tracks, and single tracks,
leading you to discover the city’s most spectacular fortifications.
Starting from the center of Genoa, we will climb along gravel roads and forest trails to
reach the hills, where the Forts Sperone, Puin, Diamante, and Fratello Minore will
welcome us with breathtaking views of the city and the sea. The route continues along
panoramic ridges and trails immersed in nature.
The tour can be tackled with a gravel bike, mountain bike, or e-bike, allowing you to
choose the level of challenge that best suits your skills. A unique adventure where
stunning landscapes blend with the charm of history and the thrill of a bike exploration.
The Genoa Forts: Sentinels Over the Sea
The hills surrounding Genoa are home to one of the largest fortified belts in Europe, a
system of forts and bastions built between the 17th and 19th centuries to defend the city
from land attacks. Today, these ancient strongholds are immersed in nature, connected by
dirt trails that offer breathtaking views of the city, the sea, and the mountains of the
Ligurian Apennines.
ROUTE TYPE: Gravel/Dirt Roads
DURATION: Half Day or Full Day
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
FITNESS LEVEL REQUIRED: Moderate or E-Bike Assistance
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Languages spoken: English and French
