Facilities
Beigua Park Territorial Service Center (CST)
In the renovated historical building of Palazzo Gervino - where you will find Beigua Geopark Visitor Center and an Information and Tourist Welcome Office - the new Territorial Service Center (CST) of Alta Via dei Monti Liguri was inaugurated in May. The CST, whose creation was established within the Regional Project Alta Via dei Monti Liguri through ministerial and regional funds and a strong collaboration between the Environment and Tourism Departments of Regione Liguria, is directly managed by the Park Authority. The CST is a structure aiming at promoting and facilitating the access to Alta Via dei Monti Liguri and the territory of Beigua Park. With CST you can choose the itineraries you like without being forced to use your car: as a consequence, you will be also free to choose an arrival point which is different from the departure point. Thanks to the CST means of transport, also suitable for the transport of luggage and bikes, it will be possible to move easily and rapidly. The CST provides tour guide services to purchase compulsorily together with the transport, carried out by qualified staff (hiking and environmental tour guides) with a long experience in the Park territory.
You can book the services by phone call or via e-mail at CST (Via G.B. Badano, 45 - Tel. and Fax +39 019 724020 - E-mail: cst.sassello@altaviadeimontiliguri.it) or at the Park Authority Offices in Arenzano (Tel. +39 010 8590300 - Fax +39 010 8590064 - E-mail: info@parcobeigua.it).
Detailed information on the CST activities can be purchased by contacting the toll-free number LiguriaInforma 800.445.445 in the following days and hours: from Monday to Friday, from 9.00 a.m. till 6.00 p.m.
Discovering the Park Nature
From high-mountain itineraries facing unforgettable panoramas to trails
leading to the discovery of thick beech, chestnut tree, and downy oak
forests, Beigua Park, the largest protected area of Liguria, is the ideal destination to walk outdoors.
Since 2005 the territory of Beigua has been recognized by UNESCO European and World Geopark.
In the area there is a thick hiking network developing for about 500 km
and giving the opportunity to admire and appreciate the environmental
and historical-cultural beauties of the area. Going along the paths of
the Park on both slopes (Tyrrheanian and Po Plain slope) or along the
ridge characterized by Alta Via dei Monti Liguri - following the
central axis of the protected area - is like glancing through a
wonderful book where tales of man and nature are told and represented.
In order to make the hikes throughout the protected areas more
appealing, the Park Authority has created several equipped thematic
trails ("nature trails") supported by panels and informative material
which give the visitor the opportunity to appreciate some of the
naturalistic, historical, and cultural features which can be seen along
the way.
Within the protected area and in the surrounding territory there are
accommodation structures, mountain huts and unattended shelters for
long stays, in order to better appreciate the path network of the Park.
What does the Service Center offer?
The Territorial Service Center (CST) in Sassello was established within
the Regional Project Alta Via dei Monti Liguri through ministerial and
regional funds and a strong collaboration between the Environment and
Tourism Departments of Regione Liguria, is directly managed by the Park
Authority.
The CST provides tour guide services to purchase
compulsorily together with the transport, carried out by qualified
staff (hiking and environmental tour guides) with a long experience in
the Park territory.
Where can I use the Service?
The services offered by CST cover all the territory of Beigua Park. With CST you can choose the itineraries you like without being forced to use your car: as a consequence, you will be also free to choose an arrival point which is different from the departure point. Thanks to the CST means of transport, also suitable for the transport of luggage and bikes, it will be possible to move easily and rapidly.
Who can use the Service?
The service is dedicated to hikers, trekking-lovers, and MTB-lovers who want to experience the mountains freely. But it also wants to be an invitation for everyone who would like to spend some hours in the Park.
When can I use the Service?
The service is active all year round, on Saturdays and Sundays.
How much does the Service cost?
The price of the service, including tour guide&transport, varies according to the itineraries.
The tour guide service - carried out by qualified environmental and hiking tour guides with insurance - has a joint cost of 50 Euros for half-day tours and 100 Euros for full-day tours.
The transport has a joint cost of 1.50 Euros/km and therefore varies according to the length of the itinerary.
How can I book the Service?
Booking is easy. You can call the phone number +39 010 8590300 within 48 hours before the required service.
The secretary is open from Monday to Friday, from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Which are the available Means of Transport?
The available means of transport are an 8-seat minibus and a 4-seat all-terrain vehicle.
Where is CST?
The CST of Beigua Park is situated in the ancient building of Palazzo Gervino, in Sassello historical town center.
Address: Via G.B. Badano, 45 - Tel. and Fax +39 019 724020 - E-mail: cst.sassello@altaviadeimontiliguri.it
For further information on CST, please contact:
- Ente Parco del Beigua, Via Marconi 165, 16011 Arenzano (GE)
Tel. +39 010 8590300 - Fax +39 010 8590064 - E-mail: info@parcobeigua.it - toll-free number LiguriaInforma 800.445.445 in the following days and hours: from Monday to Friday, from 9.00 a.m. till 6.00 p.m.
Tourist Promotion Activities
Beigua Park Authority has organized many animation and tourist events which are dedicated to both visitors and residents: guided visits and didactic activities for schools aimed at helping to understand the beauties and the peculiarities of Beigua Park.
Regional Tourist Information
Province of Savona - Tourist Promotion Service
- Administrative Offices: Tel. +39 018264711
- Tourist Welcome and Information Offices:
- IAT Varazze: Tel. +39 019935043 - Fax +39 019935916
- IAT Sassello: Tel. +39 019724020
Genovesato Local Tourist System
- Palazzo Ducale Piazza Matteotti, 9 - 16123 Genova
Tel. +39 010 5574095 - Fax +39 010 5574857 - E-mail: info@stlgenovesato.it - Tourist Welcome and Information Offices:
- Airport C. Colombo Genova - Sestri Ponente - Tel. and Fax +39 010 6015247 - E-mail: genovaturismoaeroporto@comune.genova.it
- Principe Railway Station: Piazza Acquaverde - Tel. and Fax +39 010 2462633 - E-mail: genovaturismoprincipe@comune.genova.it
- Cruise Terminal: Stazione Marittima (at the moment of the arrival/departure of cruises)
- Genova Turismo - Back Office: Palazzo Ducale - Piazza Matteotti, 9 - 16123 Genova - Tel. +39 010 5574096-5574858 - Fax +39 010 5574857 - E-mail: genovaturismosede@comune.genova.it
- IAT Arenzano: Tel. and Fax +39 0109127581
- IAT Valli Stura e Orba: Tel. and Fax +39 010921055 - Tel. +39 01092087
Province of Genova
Piazzale Mazzini, 2 - 16100 Genova
Tel. +39 01054991
Province of Savona
Via Sormano, 12 - 17100 Savona
Tel. +39 01983131
Giovo Mountain Community
Corso Italia, 3-5 - 17100 Savona
Tel. +39 019841871 - Fax +39 01984187232
Valli Stura, Orba e Leira Mountain Community
Via Convento, 8 - 16013 Campo Ligure (GE)
Tel. +39 010921368 - Fax +39 010920937
Public Means of Transport
- A.T.P. Genova: Tel. +39 010 546741
- AMT Genova: Tel. +39 010 5582471 - +39 010 5582213
- ACTS Savona: Tel. +39 0192201214
- ARFEA Acqui Terme: Tel. +39 0144322023
Useful telephone numbers
- Emergencies for injuries: 118
- Toll-free number Regional Service against Wood Fires: 800807047
- National Forest Service:
- Regional Coordination, Operative Center
Viale Brigate Partigiane, 2 - Genova
Tel. +39 010580429 - +39 010566831 - Fax +39 010583970
- Genova Provincial Coordination
Viale Brigate Partigiane, 2 - Genova
Tel. +39 010586553 - Fax +39 010586049
- Savona Provincial Coordination
P.zza Diaz, 11/11 - Savona
Tel. +39 019829897 - Fax +39 019853277
- Headquarters in Arenzano
Via Marconi, 188 - Arenzano
Tel. +39 0109130015 - Fax +39 0109130342
- Headquarters in Celle Ligure
Via Pecorile, 67 - Celle Ligure
Tel. and Fax +39 019991201
- Headquarters in Masone
Via Montegrappa, 2 - Masone
Tel. and Fax +39 010926492
- Headquarters in Sassello
P.zza Concezione - Sassello
Tel. and Fax +39 019724093
- Regional Coordination, Operative Center
Federazione Italiana Escursionismo (Italian Ramblers Association)
Head Offices: Via La Spezia, 58 - 16149 Genova
Tel. +39 010 414194
Opening times: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 3.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m.
E-mail: fielig@tin.it
Club Alpino Italiano Sezione Ligure
Head Offices: Galleria Mazzini, 7/3 - 16121 Genova
Tel. +39 010 592122 - Fax +39 010 8601815
Opening times: from Tuesday to Friday, 5.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. and on Thursday 9.00 p.m. - 10.30 p.m.
E-mail: segreteria.cailigure@fastwebnet.it
Corpo Nazionale Soccorso Alpino e Speleologico Coordinamento Speleologico (National Mountain and Speleological Rescue Service - Speleological Coordination)
Soccorso Alpino Sezione di Genova (Mountain Rescue Service, section of Genoa)
XIII Zona Speleologica - Liguria
