9 km away
Monte Alpe
A challenging half day hike to a beautiful viewpoint, and an even more challenging climb to the top of Monte Alpe with a tough bushwack down the ridge.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 9.9 km
- Ascent
- 922 m
- Descent
- 923 m
Alta Via Dei Monti Liguri: Caprauna to Mallare
Finale Ligure
Stage 3 of the magnificent high alpine trail through Liguria.
Also in Cuneo, Italy
Hiking Difficult
- Distance
- 56 km
- Ascent
- 2.9 km
- Descent
- 3 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 801 m
- High Point
- 1.7 km
- Gradient
- 14˚
On this stretch of the route, you climb above the Val Tanaro and Val Pennavaire, following the ridge-line along Mt. Galero (1704m), the Rocca Barbena (1140m), and Mt. Carmo di Loano (1389m). Due to the microclimate of the area, many colourful nordic species thrive, creating vibrant alpine meadows of rhododendron, dwarf juniper, and blueberry. The stretch after Mt. Carmo takes you through the vast Melogno beech forest before finishing up this stage in the province of Savona, where you can diverge from the main hiking route to break in the small town of Mallare. Sources
Description
Difficulty
Difficult
Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Wildlife
- Picturesque
- Wild flowers
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