The Sori Loop: A Late-Spring Hike on the Italian Riviera

The heart of Liguria is just a couple of hours from frenetic Milan and Turin, and as such is often seen as the “summer escape” from city chaos. It certainly was for me, a former Milan resident who relished any chance to escape to Liguria’s dramatic coastline, crystal clear waters and colorful fishing villages for a hike. But the region is just as magical, maybe even more so, during the milder months — particularly for outdoor adventurers. 

I sought solace in Liguria’s gre