Soggiorna
One of the steepest trails in Liguria: a staircase of over 1,000 steps connecting the tiny village of Monesteroli, accessible only by foot or by sea, with the inland towards Costa dei Pozzai.
Verified Data
- Start and End: Monesteroli → Costa dei Pozzai
- Trail Code: 536 (Liguria Hiking Network / CAI section La Spezia)
- One-way or Loop: one-way
- Kilometers: 1.1 km
- Elevation Gain: +410 m (uphill from Monesteroli)
- Difficulty: E (hiking) — but the concentrated elevation makes it challenging despite the classification
- Travel Time: 1h15 uphill from Monesteroli, 15 minutes downhill
- Responsible Authority: CAI section La Spezia (REL/CAI network)
- Last Verification: 2026-07-24
The Route
Monesteroli is a village of a few houses with no road access, reachable only by sea or on foot along the coast. The staircase climbs steeply inland: 410 meters of elevation gain concentrated in just over a kilometer, which explains why the ascent takes five times longer than the descent. According to the sources consulted, there is no direct continuation to Campiglia beyond Costa dei Pozzai: check the connection with the local authority if your goal is to reach Campiglia.
Before You Go
- Wear hiking shoes: there are indeed over 1,000 steps, often irregular.
- Check how to get to Monesteroli: being roadless, access is by foot along the coast or by sea — plan your outbound route before tackling the staircase.
- Don’t underestimate the elevation gain for the E classification: the technical difficulty is manageable but the physical effort uphill is significant.