Gatetothewild

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Paolo and Elisa are the heart and soul of GateToTheWild. United by their love for travel, nature, and meeting people from all around the world, they have turned this corner of Ligurian woods into a warm, casual, and welcoming place for sharing. Their hospitality stems from the wish to make every traveler feel part of a small community, while respecting their time, space, and freedom. They enjoy exchanging experiences, stories, and social moments with guests, fostering a spontaneous and homely atmosphere, far from traditional hospitality models. For Paolo and Elisa, GateToTheWild is above all a home: a project built and nurtured with passion, which they are delighted to open to those who wish to spend a few days close to nature and meet new people in an authentic and relaxed setting.

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GateToTheWild is located inland from the Tigullio area, within the territory of Coreglia Ligure, set in a hilly landscape dominated by forests, ridges, and small rural settlements. This part of Liguria is quite different from the more famous coastal strip: here, the scenery retains a secluded and natural atmosphere, with trails crossing the vegetation and linking the Fontanabuona Valley to the hills overlooking the Gulf of Tigullio. Coreglia Ligure itself sits on the slopes of Monte Pegge, in an area historically crossed by routes connecting the inland to Rapallo.

The area is especially suitable for those who enjoy hiking. Around here, a network of walking paths extends toward the Coreglia Pass, Monte Pegge, the Crocetta Pass, and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montallegro. Among these routes is also the path connecting Pian dei Ratti, Coreglia Ligure, and Montallegro, along with several trails continuing along the ridges of the Tigullio hinterland.

One of the most notable sites is the Sanctuary of Montallegro, perched on the heights behind Rapallo. From this location, there are expansive views of the sea, Rapallo, Santa Margherita Ligure, and the Portofino promontory. The sanctuary also serves as an important junction for numerous trails coming from both the coast and the inland.

Thanks to GateToTheWild’s unique position, visitors can alternate days completely immersed in nature with excursions to the Riviera. Rapallo is one of the main access points to the coast, from where it is possible to continue to Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino; moving eastward, you encounter Chiavari, Lavagna, and Sestri Levante, while with a longer trip you can also reach the villages of the Cinque Terre.

Those seeking a more active holiday will find numerous opportunities along the coast to engage in sports and outdoor activities, ranging from mountain biking and kayaking to boating, diving, surfing, paragliding, and whale watching. Heading back inland, the landscape quickly changes to tranquil woods and less frequented paths, creating an appealing contrast between sea and mountain.

Even the journey to the accommodation can become part of the experience. By car, GateToTheWild is reachable from Cicagna via regular roads; coming from Rapallo, the final stretch includes about two kilometers of rougher road. For those traveling without a car, it is possible to reach Montallegro from Rapallo using the distinctive cable car and then continue on foot through the forest. Montallegro is indeed connected to Coreglia by hiking trails that pass through a green and sparsely urbanized environment.

This area is therefore particularly suitable for those who want to explore two complementary sides of Liguria: the well-known coastal villages overlooking the sea and the quieter inland, characterized by woods, ancient mule tracks, small villages, and sudden panoramic views of the Riviera.