Description

This stage of the Alta Via Dei Monti Liguri climbs into the heart of the Ligurian Alps and takes you to the highest point along the whole long-distance trail, Mount Saccarello (2201m).

Stop and enjoy sweeping views across the Ligurian Sea before heading down to the east side of the summit, where you will find a cast-iron statue of the Redeemer, a testament to Italy’s Catholic heritage.

Continue on through alpine meadows carpeted with bright pink rhododendron flowers and dense coniferous forests, looking out for the classic alpine fauna as you go: marmots, hare, chamois, and martens.

This section of the route ends in Caprauna, a charming town in Piedmont where tourist accommodation is easy to find.

**Sources** https://www.cailiguria.it/AVML/portale/it/alpi_liguri.html https://www.italymagazine.com/caprauna