| The many trails existing in the coastal area of Portofino Promontory are
used by tourists for trekking or as pathways to small villages and beaches.
The aim of this paper is to define geomorphological hazard and tourist
vulnerability in this area, within the framework of the management and
planning of hiking activities in Portofino Natural Park.
In particular, processes triggered by gravity, running waters and wave
motion, affecting the slopes and the cliff, are considered. The typology of
the trails and trail maintenance are also taken into account in relation to
weather conditions that can make the excursion routes dangerous for
tourists.
In conclusion, an operative model is applied for the definition of possible
risk scenarios. This model is founded on an inventory and the quantification
of geomorphological hazards and tourist vulnerability, in comparison with
trail rescue data. The model can be applied to other environments and
tourist areas. |