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Why you should go there: Sestri Levante, just outside of the world famous Cinque Terre with its picturesque vilages on the italian coast, is worth a visit just by its own. The old town and the beautiful lagoon Baia del Silenzio are great to start and finish the day. 

Of course, there is also good biking here. The trails are mostly on the rocky and sometimes loose side. Therefore this is definitely not recommended for beginners. There are a few shuttle companies in the area with knowledgable guides. The pedal to the closer trails can easily be done by bike though. For longer tours a guide might come in handy as the trail conditions change with the rainy weather.

It gets very hot im summer when the beaches and coastline towns are flooded with mostly italian tourists.

If you are looking to expand your trip, spend a day shuttling in Santa Margerita Ligure with the local guiding company. 

Who is it for: If you are looking to spend a few days on the coast and mostly pedal yourself to reach the mountain top, this might be just for you. You should have at least intermediate biking skills and enjoy some rocky and sometimes loose terrain.

Who should avoid it: If you are a beginner or do not enjoy technically challenging trails, go elsewhere to start your journey.