Seaside walk from Levanto to Framura
A cycle and footpath on the bed of the old railway linking Levanto, Bonassola and Framura through tunnels cut into the rock, with openings looking out over coves and rocks.
- Difficulty
- T Tourist
- Length
- 5.9 km
- Elevation gain
- +30 m / −30 m
- Time
- 1.5 hours (one way)
- Route
- Point to point
- Altitude
- 4–16 m
- Season
- Spring Summer Autumn Winter
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The story
The route follows the first coastal railway line, opened in 1874 and later moved inland; the old tunnels, now lit, have been turned into a promenade.
Why go
Because it is an easy walk for everyone, with the sea appearing every time you leave a tunnel and coves where you can stop for a swim.
Practical information
- Start
- Levanto, seafront
- Finish
- Framura, station; return on foot or by train
- Best time
- All year round
- Parking
- Car parks in Levanto.
- By public transport
- Train: Levanto, Bonassola and Framura stations are on the Genoa–La Spezia line.
- Water
- Cafés and fountains in Levanto, Bonassola and Framura.
- Shade
- Almost all in tunnels, or in the sun between one tunnel and the next.
- Huts and refreshments
- Cafés and restaurants in Bonassola.
- With children
- Yes: flat, paved and suitable for pushchairs and bikes.
Weather at the start
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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What to see on the route and nearby
After the hike, into the water
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