E-mountain bike tour of the Genoa Forts
Highlights
- Cycle 15 km through forests and scenic trails along Europe's longest city wall
- Discover the imposing beauty of Forte Sperone and Forte Begato and enjoy a wonderful view of Genoa
- Enjoy the best typical Genoese focaccia together with your fellow cyclists
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Full description
Discover an undiscovered Genoa by riding an electric mountain bike for 15 km along Europe's longest and best-preserved city wall. You will ride along wooded paths and panoramic stretches up to Forte Sperone and Forte Begato, dominating the city from above and enjoying a magnificent panorama.
Not only that, the route will allow you to experience the majesty of the forts that housed the soldiers called to protect the Ligurian capital.
The tour also includes a gastronomic break with typical Genoese focaccia.
What we will do
We will meet at the Righi terminus of the Zecca-Righi funicular. Here we will be met with e-mountain bikes and backpacks prepared for our excursion. Along the way we will learn the different mountain biking techniques, which will vary depending on the level of the participants.
Once in the saddle, we will cycle along the city walls of Genoa. These are the longest walls in Europe, embracing the city for a good 12 km. We will discover details and curiosities about the walls dating back to the first half of the 17th century and erected to defend the Ligurian city.
Cycling we will reach Forte Sperone at 450 metres above sea level. We will then have the city and the sea at our feet and enjoy a spectacular view.
We will then continue on to Forte Begato, built in the early 1800s by the Savoy Engineer Corps. The fort could accommodate up to 840 soldiers and was equipped with a powder magazine so large that it held 41,000 kg of ammunition.
We will stop for a break in a bar near the forts to taste typical Genoese focaccia. After the greedy stop, we will get back in the saddle to return to the starting point.
The route is 15 km long and the excursion lasts a total of about 6 hours.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is of medium difficulty and open to participants aged 16 and over.
Other information
The excursion is scheduled all year round, every day of the week, and is confirmed upon reaching a minimum number of 2 participants.
Recommended clothing
- Sportswear
- Rain jacket
- Replacement jersey
What is included
How it works
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Meeting point
Genoa
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 0 days from the activity start date. Within 0 and 0 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
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