Discover Brasi: Hiking Trails and Churches in Celle Ligure

Brasi combines hiking trails, churches, and specific landmarks in the hinterland of Celle Ligure.

Hiking routes through the hinterland of Celle Ligure

The Anello del Bric Brasi leads from Brasi via Bric delle Forche, Croce di Castagnabuova, and Ganci back to Brasi. For planning the day, the return to Brasi can be considered the conclusion of this route. The Anello delle Sette Chiese includes Località Brasi as one of its stops and runs through the hinterland of Celle Ligure. The Anello delle Sette Chiese is approximately 15 km long and has an elevation gain of 500 m. When planning the day, the approximately 15 km and the 500 m elevation gain can be considered together. Planned breaks can be based on both the length and the elevation gain of the route. Località Brasi is a specific stop along the route.

Churches and historical references in Località Brasi

In Località Brasi, the Chiesa dei SS. Pietro e Donato is the fourth stage of the Anello delle Sette Chiese. In Fraz. Brasi-Sanda, the Cappella di S. Pietro is also among the listed properties of the Province of Savona. For the Chiesa dei SS. Pietro e Donato, there is also the question of whether it may be identified with the Ecclesia S. Petri de Costa. If the Ecclesia S. Petri de Costa mentioned in the Cartulario di Arnaldo Cumano from 1181 is attributed to this building, it would be the oldest religious building in Celle Ligure; the possible connection is associated with the year 1181. The church-related information therefore ranges from a specific stage within a hike to a historically based classification of a religious building.

Landmarks near the Chiesetta di San Pietro

Near the Chiesetta di San Pietro in Località Brasi, there is a drinking-water fountain. A bench has been placed next to this fountain. Both points are located in the vicinity of the Chiesetta di San Pietro in Località Brasi and can be taken into account when finding one’s way within this section.

The landscape around Brasi

Another hike that includes Brasi is the Colline di Celle Ligure. It leads from the center of Celle Ligure via Costa, Brasi, Sanda, and Pecorile and then returns via the Via Aurelia. Its paths run through the hinterland of Celle Ligure and are lined with broom, wild lavender, and stone pines. For planning the outing, the start in the center of Celle Ligure, the sequence via Costa, Brasi, Sanda, and Pecorile, and the return via the Via Aurelia form the fixed reference points of this hike. Those planning the route in sections can use this sequence of locations and the return via the Via Aurelia as a guide for timing.

Further destinations for orientation

Tovo San Giacomo, Calizzano, Borgio Verezzi, Stellanello, Loano, Piani, Vara Inferiore and Bormida-Genepro

For the broader travel overview: Savona.