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Alta Via Dei Monti Liguri
The ''Alta Via dei Monti Liguri'' (AV, literally "High Route of the Ligurian Mountains") is a long-distance waymarked hiking trail in the Italian region of Liguria. In about and 44 day hikes, it runs through the arc formed by Ligurian Alps and Ligurian Apennines from Ventimiglia ( IM, in the westernmost part of the region) to Ceparana ( Bolano, SP, on its east side). History The Alta Via has officially born in 1983 from a joint project of Centro Studi Unioncamere Liguri, Club Alpino Italiano and Federazione Italiana Escursionismo. The trekking path is upheld by the ''legge regionale'' (regional law) nr. 5 of 25 January 1993 - ''Individuazione dell' itinerario escursionistico denominato "Alta Via dei Monti Liguri" e disciplina delle relative attrezzature.'' Route The ''Alta Via'' crosses several nature reserves: Parco naturale regionale del Beigua, Parco naturale regionale delle Alpi Liguri, Parco naturale delle Capanne di Marcarolo and Parco naturale regionale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liguria
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Monte Saccarello
, photo = Vetta del Saccarello.JPG , photo_caption = , elevation_m = 2201 , elevation_ref = ''Alpi Marittime e Liguri'', 1:50.000 map n.8, I.G.C. (Turin) , prominence_m = 165 , prominence_ref= , range = Ligurian Alps , listing = , location = Liguria/Piedmont, Italy - Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France , map = Alps , region = , map_caption = Location in the Alps , label_position = left , coordinates = , coordinates_ref = , topo = , type = , age = , easiest_route = dirt road , first_ascent = ancestral Monte Saccarello ( Italian) or Mont Saccarel (French) is a mountain located on the French- Italian border between Liguria, Piedmont and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. History The mountain up to World War II was totally belonging to Italy but, following the Paris Peace Treaties, signed in February 1947, is now shared between Italy and France. Geography The mountain belongs to the Ligurian Alps; located on the main chain of the Alps, is the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colle Del Melogno
Colle del Melogno (1028 m) is a mountain pass in the Province of Savona in Italy. It is located on the main chain of the Alps and connects Ceva and Calizzano with Magliolo and Finale Ligure, on the coast of Ligurian Sea. Hiking The pass is also accessible by off-road mountain paths and is crossed by the ''Alta Via dei Monti Liguri'', a long-distance trail from Ventimiglia (province of Imperia) to Bolano (province of La Spezia). See also * List of highest paved roads in Europe * List of mountain passes This is a list of mountain passes. Africa Egypt * Halfaya Pass (near Libya) Lesotho * Moteng Pass * Mahlasela pass * Sani Pass Morocco * Tizi n'Tichka South Africa * Eastern Cape Passes * Western Cape Passes * Northern Cape Passes * K ... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Colle di Melogno Melogno Melogno Ceva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monte Carmo Di Loano
Monte Carmo di Loano is a mountain in Liguria, northern Italy, part of the Ligurian Prealps. It is located in the province of Savona. It lies at an altitude of 1389 metres. SOIUSA classification According to the SOIUSA (''International Standardized Mountain Subdivision of the Alps'') the mountain can be classified in the following way: * main part = Western Alps * major sector = South Western Alps * section = Ligurian Alps * subsection = Prealpi Liguri * supergroup = Catena Settepani-Carmo-Armetta * group = Gruppo del Monte Carmo * subgroup = Costiera del Monte Carmo * code = I/A-1.I-A.2.a Nature conservation The mountain and its surrounding area are part of a SIC ''(Site of Community Importance A Site of Community Importance (SCI) is defined in the European Commission Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) as a site which, in the biogeographical region or regions to which it belongs, contributes significantly to the maintenance or restoration ...)'' called ''M.Carmo - M.Set ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giustenice
Giustenice ( lij, Giustexine or ''Giüstexine'') is a '' comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Savona in the Italian region Liguria, located about southwest of Genoa and about southwest of Savona. Giustenice borders the following municipalities: Bardineto, Magliolo, Pietra Ligure Pietra Ligure ( lij, A Prïa) is a '' comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Savona in the Italian region Liguria, located about southwest of Genoa and about southwest of Savona. It is mainly a touristic city. Pietra Ligure borders the foll ..., and Tovo San Giacomo. Geography The territory of Giustenice it's located in the Maremola Valley, along Scaincio stream. The highest mountains around the town are Monte Carmo (1389 meters), Bric Agnellino (1335 m) and Giovo di Giustenice (1200 m). Giustenice is composed of a lot of small localities: San Lorenzo and San Michele are the most importants, the others are Besso, Vìlla, Vilétta (linked to San Lorenzo) and Costa, Valsorda, Foresto, Pia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giogo Di Toirano
The Giogo di Toirano (801 m) is a mountain pass in the Province of Savona (Italy). It connects Toirano with Bardineto. Toponimy In Italian the main meaning of ''giogo'' is ''yoke'', but it also means ''gap'', ''mountain pass''; Toirano is a village on the southern side of the pass. Geography The pass stands between Monte Sebanco (983.9 m, West) and Bric Pagliarina (1.213 m, a subpeak of Monte Carmo). Located on the main chain of the Alps it connects the basin of the Ligurian Sea (South of the pass) and the Po plain. Its northern side is mainly occupied by beech woods, while the southern side is drier and warmer. Near the saddle stands a picnic place and some information panels about the peculiarities of the surrounding environment. The pass can be reached following the provincial road nr.60 ''Borghetto Santo Spirito - Bardineto''. Cycling and hiking The Giogo di Toirano is a popular cyclists' climb. The road from Borghetto Santo Spirito is considered an eng ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toirano
Toirano ( lij, Tuiran) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Savona in the Italian region Liguria, located about southwest of Genoa and about southwest of Savona. Geography Toirano borders the following municipalities: Balestrino, Bardineto, Boissano, Borghetto Santo Spirito, Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena, and Ceriale. The town centre is located on the Varatella banks. Main sights * Toirano Caves *Giogo di Toirano The Giogo di Toirano (801 m) is a mountain pass in the Province of Savona (Italy). It connects Toirano with Bardineto. Toponimy In Italian the main meaning of ''giogo'' is ''yoke'', but it also means ''gap'', ''mountain pass''; Toir ... References External links * Cities and towns in Liguria {{Liguria-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colle Scravaion
The Colle Scravaion (814 m) is a mountain pass in the Province of Savona (Italy). It connects Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena with Bardineto. Geography The pass stands between Monte Lingo (1103 m, West) and Rocca Barbena. Located on the main chain of the Alps it connects the Drainage basin, basin of the Ligurian Sea (South of the pass) and the Po plain. Its northern slopes are occupied by vast beech woods, while the southern side is warmer and drier. The pass can be reached following the provincial road nr.52 ''Barreassi Calizzano''. Near the saddle stands a small picnic place and, not far away from it on the southern side, an old roadman's house. Cycling and hiking The Scravaion pass is a popular cyclists' climb. The road from Zuccarello is considered pleasant because even if it's quite tiring it offers good views on the Italian Riviera, Riviera di Ponente and several shaded stretches It is part of a ciclist's racetrack called ''Anello dei tre gioghi'' (''Ring of the t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monte Galero
Monte Galero is a mountain in Liguria, northern Italy, part of the Alps. It is located in the provinces of Savona and Cuneo. It lies at an altitude of 1708 metres and, after Monte Armetta, is the second highest summit of the Ligurian Prealps. SOIUSA classification According to the SOIUSA (''International Standardized Mountain Subdivision of the Alps'') the mountain can be classified in the following way: * main part = Western Alps * major sector = South Western Alps * section = Ligurian Alps * subsection = Prealpi Liguri * supergroup = Catena Settepani-Carmo-Armetta * group = Gruppo Galero-Armetta * subgroup = Costiera Galero-Armetta * code = I/A-1.I-A.3.a Hiking The mountain is accessible by off-road mountain paths and is crossed by the ''Alta Via dei Monti Liguri'', a long-distance trail from Ventimiglia (province of Imperia) to Bolano (province of La Spezia). Nature conservation The mountain and its surrounding area are part of a SIC ''(Site of Community Import ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Garessio
Garessio is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont, located about south of Turin and about southeast of Cuneo. The former Savoy family palace, the Reggia di Val Casotto is located within the town limits. Garessio is located in the Ligurian Alps. Located on the border between Liguria and Piemonte provinces, the town's location affords easy access the Mediterranean Sea along with the UNESCO World Heritage site the Langhe wine region which grows the famous Italian wines such as Barolo and Dolcetto. Garessio is famous for the mineral water found in the town. The Aqua San Bernardo has been famous throughout Italy for as possessing healing properties. At the turn of the century, Garessio was a famous spa town attracting tourists to take the waters and spend the summer in the cool climate. The town has been reinventing itself as a sports center as It is well located for outdoor sports such as mountain biking, road cycling, skiing and h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colle San Bernardo
Colle San Bernardo (957 m) is a mountain pass in the Province of Cuneo (Italy). Geography The pass is located on the main chain of the Alps and connects Garessio with Erli and Albenga ( Province of Savona), on the coast of Ligurian Sea. It's traversed by the National road nr. 582 ''del Colle di San Bernardo'' Near the pass is located a small a small wind farm with a total capacity of 12.5 MW.''Impianto Eolico di Garessio (CN)'', article owww.progettazione-impianti-elettrici.it/impianto-eolico-garessio(accessed in February 2015) Main road distances * Albenga 27 km * Erli 12 km * Garessio 9 km Hiking and cycling The pass is also accessible by off-road mountain paths and is crossed by the '' Alta Via dei Monti Liguri'', a long-distance trail from Ventimiglia (province of Imperia) to Bolano (province of La Spezia). The cycling climb to Colle San Bernardo can be combined with Colle del Quazzo and Colle Scravaion thus making an interesting round-tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monte Armetta
Monte Armetta is a mountain in Piedmont, northern Italy, part of the Alps. At an altitude of 1,739 metres is the highest summit of the Ligurian Prealps. Etymology According to the historian Emanuele Celesia the name ''Armetta'' comes from Hermes, but other scholars think that it's a diminutive of ''arma'', a local term used in Liguria for ''cave''. Geography The mountain stands on the main chain of the Alps between Tanaro and Arroscia valleys. It belongs to the province of Cuneo, in Piedmont, and is located on the border between the municipalities of Ormea and Caprauna, not faraway from Liguria. SOIUSA classification According to the SOIUSA (''International Standardized Mountain Subdivision of the Alps'') the mountain can be classified in the following way: * main part = Western Alps * major sector = South Western Alps * section = Ligurian Alps * subsection = Prealpi Liguri * supergroup = Catena Settepani-Carmo-Armetta * group = Gruppo Galero-Armetta * subgroup = Cost ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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