DAY HIKES
HIKING DAY TOURS SANREMO, ITALY​
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Fancy a day exploring the hidden mountain trails of the Sanremo hinterlands on foot? All you need is a good pair of trainers/ hiking shoes and us!
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We will hike for the day, exploring the winding mountain trails above Sanremo, taking in the fresh air, stunning scenery and tranquillity of the mountain forest.
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We have a range of set tours from Sanremo but can plan a bespoke hike for you too.
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CLASSIC
Sanremo - Monte Bignone: 3-3.5 hrs,
Monte Bignone - San Romolo: 1.5 hrs.
Transfer back to Sanremo: 25 mins
This is a steep walk out of Sanremo, mostly on footpaths until the final 3.5km to the summit of Bignone which becomes an off road hike on steep mountain single track. Walking sticks are highly recommended, particularly for the descent into San Romolo which continues along off road steep mountain single track.
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BAJARDO & BIGNONE
Transfer - San Romolo: 25 mins
San Romolo - Monte Bignone: 1.5 hrs
Monte Bignone - Bajardo: 1.5 hrs
Bajardo - San Romolo: 1hr 50
Transfer - Sanremo: 25 mins or San Romolo - Sanremo 2 hrs
This is an off road hike on steep mountain single track to Bignone. Walking sticks are recommended, particularly for the descent into Bajardo which continues on off road woodland. The walk back to San Romolo is slighly undulating on wide mountain tracks
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BIGNONE SHORT
Transfer - San Romolo: 25 mins
San Romolo - Monte Bignonge: 1.5 hrs
Monte Bignone - San Romolo: 1.5 hrs
Transfer back to Sanremo: 25 mins
This is an off road hike on steep mountain single track to Bignone. Walking sticks are recommended, particularly for the descent back into San Romolo which continues on mountain tracks.
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EASY DAY HIKE
Transfer - San Romolo: 25 mins
San Romolo pine forest hike. 1.5 hrs +
Transfer to Sanremo: 25 mins
This is an off road walk on woodland tracks, there are some steeper sections on mountain tracks and some on paths.
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BAJARDO SPLIT DAY HIKE
Sanremo - Monte Bignone: 3-3.5 hrs
Monte Bignone - Bajardo: 1.5 hrs.
Public Transport to Sanremo: 35 mins, limited timings
This is a steep walk out of Sanremo, mostly on footpaths until the final 3.5km to the summit of Bignone which becomes an off road hike on steep mountain single track. Walking sticks are highly recommended, particularly for the descent into Bajardo which continues through off road woodland with some loose ground
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FULL MONTE DAY HIKE
Transfer - San Romolo: 25 mins
San Romolo- Perinaldo Col Termini 0.5 hr
Perinaldo Col Termini - Apricale - Bajardo: 3 hrs
Bajardo- Monte Bignone - San Romolo: 3 hrs
Transfer to Sanremo: 25 mins
Briefily we hike on steep mountain tracks, before descding down a paved path. The next section of the hike is up through more vegetation than the other routes and steep in some sections. From Bajardo to Monte Bignone, the hike is through woodland forest with the last 1km on steep and some loose ground, before the steep and rocky descent into San Romolo. (it is also an alternative to cut straight to San Romolo without the Bignone summit) ​
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We will provide you a packed lunch enjoy our picnic en route (sandwich, fruit, cereal bar, water). Please feel free to bring your own additional snacks or cash for cafes.
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Cafe stops are available at San Romolo and Bajardo.
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We always like to discuss our hike routes with you first so we choose are route suitable for both you and the weather. All of our hikes are stunning and work around you.
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Bring with you:
Backpack to carry additional clothing, packed lunch etc
Water bottle/ camelbak or similar
Cash for cafe stops
Suitable clothing for the weather/ sun screen/ insect repellent
Comfortable trainers/ walking shoes
One or a pair of walking sticks are recommended to help with steep terrain. We can arrange hire of a set for 10 Euro/ day with advance notice
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Elevations
San Romolo 800m
Monte Bignone 1299m
Bajardo 900m
Perinaldo Col de Termini 930m
Aprical 290m
Sanremo Sea level
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Guide times do not include rest stops.
The routes are a mixture of road and walking paths, much of the higher ground is rugged and steep so make sure you have god footwear.
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