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ITINERARY
Itinerary
| LOCATION | Km | Height | Lat. N | Long. E | |
| Ventimiglia, railway station |  |
00,00 | 7 | 43,79221 | 7,60971 |
| Junction, turn right and follow Agriturismo Cà de Farò and Agriturismo Lo Scoiattolo signs | 56 | 43,84155 | 7,59028 | ||
| Junction, go straight | 73 | 43,84140 | 7,59318 | ||
| Agriturismo Cà de Farò | |
09,00 | 325 | 43,84042 | 7,60590 |
| Junction, go straight on asphalt | 390 | 43,83702 | 7,61001 | ||
| Junction, go left on asphalt | 366 | 43,83775 | 7,61304 | ||
| Junction, go left direction Gouta | 419 | 43,85086 | 7,60571 | ||
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La Colla (accommodation at B&B Rifugio Alta Via & Agriturismo Piccola Sparta: click above on "accommodation" button for details and contacts) VARIANT: to avoid the steep ascent from the junction at 56 m, La Colla can be reached from Ventimiglia using the cycle path that, from the end of the east side promenade, reaches Dolceacqua along the left bank of the Nervia river, when you reach Dolceacqua cross the bridge and take Via Monsignore B. Tornatore uphill, then reaching La Colla where the GPX track is resumed. For a better view see digital map on www.liguriatrail.it
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14,60 | 507 | 43,86735 | 7,59893 |
| Former Casermette Viale |  |
617 | 43,87198 | 7,58711 | |
| Go straight on white road (from here, taking the not rideable path on the left, you may reach Airole village) | 881 | 43,89340 | 7,57333 | ||
| Former Rifugio Paù (closed) |  |
1064 | 43,91348 | 7,56479 | |
| Junction, go straight | 1153 | 43,93536 | 7,58182 | ||
| Junction, go straight downhill | 1125 | 43,94434 | 7,60004 | ||
| Sella di Gouta, end of white road, go right on asphalt | 1095 | 43,94762 | 7,60502 | ||
| Rifugio Gola di Gouta (click above on "accommodation" button for details and contacts) , go slightly uphill and turn right direction Colle Scarassan | |
32,00 | 1202 | 43,93933 | 7,60856 |
| Colle Scarassan | 1213 | 43,95325 | 7,61158 | ||
| Passo Muratone, turn sharply to the right and take the first white road downhill | 1147 | 43,95927 | 7,61819 | ||
| B&B La Casa di Giacomo (click above on "accommodation" button for details and contacts) | |
44,70 | 464 | 43,92830 | 7,63744 |
| Junction, go left downhill | 433 | 43,92680 | 7,63720 | ||
| Junction, go left direction Pigna | 209 | 43,92408 | 7,64751 | ||
| Pigna | |
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| Junction, go left direction Colle Langan / Melosa | 280 | 43,93339 | 7,67799 | ||
| Junction, go right direction Colle Langan / Melosa | 301 | 43,93667 | 7,68159 | ||
| Spring | |
1023 | 43,96687 | 7,72071 | |
| Agriturismo Il Rifugio | |
43,96802 | 7,72204 | ||
| Colle Langan | 62,30 | 1127 | 43,96787 | 7,73149 | |
| Junction, go left downhill | 1098 | 43,96960 | 7,73856 | ||
| Molini di Triora, junction, go left and enter the village | |
459 | 43,98740 | 7,77700 | |
| Triora, junction, go straight downhill direction Realdo Variant between Triora and Passo della Guardia (section 02 of the guide): from Triora, after the Town Hall, go left following Passo della Guardia / Colle del Garezzo direction, reach Passo della Guardia and then, from here, resume the GPS track |
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77,80 | 779 | 43,99339 | 7,76041 |
| Ponte di Loreto, junction, go right direction Realdo | 591 | 43,99326 | 7,73962 | ||
| Spring | |
808 | 44,01892 | 7,71367 | |
| Junction, go left direction Realdo | 962 | 44,03943 | 7,71801 | ||
| Realdo (Rifugio di Realdo/Realdo Hut) | |
89,00 | 1016 | 44,03170 | 7,71656 |
WATER
Water
| LOCATION | Lat. N | Long. E |
| From Ventimiglia to La Colla, no drinking water problem (fountains) | ||
| Former Rifugio Paù, climb the stone stairs and go left, spring is behind the building | 43,91336 | 7,56473 |
| Rifugio Gola di Gouta | 43,93933 | 7,60856 |
| B&B La Casa di Giacomo | 43,92830 | 7,63744 |
| Pigna, shops | ||
| Towards Colle Langan, spring on the left hand side of the road | 43,96687 | 7,72071 |
| Molini di Triora and Triora, shops | ||
| Towards Realdo, spring on the right hand side of the road | 44,01892 | 7,71367 |
ACCOMMODATION
A large number of the accommodation facilities on this guide are members of our association "Ospitalità Alta Via dei Monti Liguri": a private, competent and frendly network, devoted to bikers need.
Accommodation
| B&B Casa Trucchi code: ven3 | |
| Location | Ventimiglia (in proximity of railway station) |
| Latit. N – Long. E | 43,79099 - 7,60970 |
| Distance from GPS track | near the start |
| Phone | +39.335.64.95.809 |
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| Web site | www.casatrucchi.it |
| Contact person | Cristina |
| Spoken languages | French, English |
| Notes |
dinner room and outside terrace available; nearby shops |
| NOT member of the association | |
Available services: please check with owner
Accommodation
| Various accommodation facilities | |
| Location | Ventimiglia |
| Latit. N – Long. E | |
| Distance from GPS track | |
| Phone | |
| Web site | |
| Contact person | |
| Spoken languages | |
| Notes | |
Available services: please check with owner
Accommodation
| Agriturismo Cà de Farò code: | |
| Location | Brunetti (Dolceacqua) |
| Latit. N – Long. E | 43,84042 - 7,60590 |
| Distance from GPS track | on track |
| Phone | +39.0184.31.237 |
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| Web site | |
| Contact person | Roberto |
| Spoken languages | |
| Notes | |
| NOT member of the association | |
Available services: please check with owner
Accommodation
| B&B Rifugio Alta Via code: col1 | |
| Location | La Colla (Dolceacqua) |
| Latit. N – Long. E | 43,86735 - 7,59893 |
| Distance from GPS track | on track |
| Phone | +39.0184.20.67.54; +39.348.29.73.505 Silvano; +39.329.73.62.889 Maria |
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| Web site | |
| Contact person | Silvano e Maria |
| Spoken languages | |
| Notes | shuttle service is available on advanced request; for dinner arrangements please call owner |
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member of the association "Ospitalità Alta Via dei Monti Liguri" |
Available services: please check with owner
Accommodation
| Piccola Sparta code: poz1 | |
| Location | La Colla (Dolceacqua) |
| Latit. N – Long. E | 43,86839 7,60181 |
| Distance from GPS track | on track |
| Phone | +39.329.08.64.838 |
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| Web site | |
| Contact person | Leon |
| Spoken languages | |
| Notes | shuttle service is available on advanced request; for dinner arrangements please call owner |
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member of the association "Ospitalità Alta Via dei Monti Liguri" |
Available services: please check with owner
Available services: please check with owner
Accommodation
| Rifugio Gola di Gouta code: sca1 | |
| Location | Sella di Gouta |
| Latit. N – Long. E | 43,93928 - 7,60858 |
| Distance from GPS track | on track |
| Phone | +39.0184.24.10.68; +39.329.49.39.978 |
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| Web site | not available |
| Contact person | Savina |
| Spoken languages | Italian only (for English please contact Alta Via Info H24: +39.338.16.29.347) |
| Notes | shuttle service from/to Colle Scarassan available on advanced request |
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member of the association "Ospitalità Alta Via dei Monti Liguri" |
Available services: please check with owner
Accommodation
| B&B La Casa di Giacomo code: pig2 | |
| Location | Pigna |
| Latit. N – Long. E | 43,93332 - 7,66189 |
| Distance from GPS track | on track |
| Phone | +39.339.61.32.542 |
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| Web site | www.lacasadigiacomo.it |
| Contact person | Dario Colomba |
| Spoken languages |
French, English |
| Notes | shuttle service, bike transport included, available on advanced request; swimming pool; private car park |
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member of the association "Ospitalità Alta Via dei Monti Liguri" |
Available services: please check with owner
Accommodation
| B&B Sul Ponte code: | |
| Location | Pigna |
| Latit. N – Long. E | |
| Distance from GPS track | on track |
| Phone | +39.0184.19.28.439 |
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| Web site | |
| Contact person | Fiorella |
| Spoken languages | |
| Notes | |
| NOT member of the association | |
Available services: please check with owner
Accommodation
| Agriturismo Il Rifugio code: col1 | |
| Location | Colle Langan (Pigna) |
| Latit. N – Long. E | 43,96802 - 7,72204 |
| Distance from GPS track | on track |
| Phone | +39.0184.24.16.61 +39.329.02.36.494 |
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| Web site | www.agriturismoilrifugio.it |
| Contact person | Daniele |
| Spoken languages | |
| Notes | also available camping area |
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member of the association "Ospitalità Alta Via dei Monti Liguri" |
Available services: please check with owner
Accommodation
| Hotel Santo Spirito code: mol1 | |
| Location | Molini di Triora |
| Latit. N – Long. E | 43,99061 N 7,77446 E |
| Distance from GPS track | on track |
| Phone | +39.(0)184.94.019 +39.349.28.83.107 |
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| Web site | www.ristorantesantospirito.com |
| Contact person | Mariachiara |
| Spoken languages | Francese, Inglese, Ucraino e Rumeno |
| Notes | shuttle service for hikers, bikers and bikes |
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member of the association "Ospitalità Alta Via dei Monti Liguri" |
Available services: please check with owner
Accommodation
| B&B La Tana delle Volpi code: tri1 | |
| Location | Triora |
| Latit. N – Long. E | 43,99229 - 7,76624 |
| Distance from GPS track | on track |
| Phone | +39.339.77.64.198 |
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| Web site | www.latanadellevolpi.it |
| Contact person | Daniela |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Notes | shuttle service from/to Passo della Guardia available on advanced request; restaurant and public WiFi next door |
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member of the association "Ospitalità Alta Via dei Monti Liguri" |
Available services: please check with owner
Accommodation
| Rifugio Realdo code: rea1 | |
| Location | Realdo (Triora) |
| Latit. N – Long. E | 44,03087 - 7,71676 |
| Distance from GPS track | on track |
| Phone | +39.339.11.83.146 |
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| Web site | www.realdovive.it |
| Contact person | Giampiero |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Notes | there is quite a height difference from Bassa di Sanson to Realdo: shuttle service from/to Bassa di Sanson is available on advanced request |
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member of the association "Ospitalità Alta Via dei Monti Liguri" |
Available services: please check with owner
Services index
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Cartography |
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Free internet |
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Sale of food for your next day stage |
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Breakfast |
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Self catering kitchen |
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Restaurant |
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Private shuttle |
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Shelter and basic repair workshop for bicycles |
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Battery charging |
RESTAURANTS
Restaurants
| Location | Ventimiglia |
| Name | various |
| Phone | |
| Notes |
| Location | Brunetti (Dolceacqua) |
| Name | Agriturismo Il Bausco |
| Phone | +39.0184.20.68.65; +39.393.40.32.98.366 |
| Notes |
| Location | Sella di Gouta |
| Name | Rifugio Gola di Gouta |
| Phone | +39.0184.24.10.68; +39.329.49.39.978 |
| Notes | further information in the "accommodation" chart |
| Location | Pigna, Molini di Triora and Triora |
| Name | various |
| Phone | |
| Notes |
| Location | Ponte di Loreto (Triora) |
| Name | Ristorante Loreto |
| Phone | +39.0184.94090; +39.377.2457264 Egidia |
| Notes |
SERVICES
Food and drinks
Ventimiglia, various shops
La Colla, by B&B Rifugio Alta Via
Colle Scarassan / Sella di Gouta, by Rifugio Gola di Gouta
Pigna, various shops
Molini di Triora, various shops
Triora, various shops
Other shuttle services (in addition to those provided by the accommodation facilities)
Ventimiglia, taxi service
4x4 shuttle service is available on request on all white roads of this section. For more details please contact Alta Via Info H24: +39.338.16.29.347 - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Public bus
Ventimiglia
Pigna
Molini di Triora
Triora
Train
Free bike transport on Ligurian regional trains that travel the Ventimiglia-Genova-La Spezia line
Luggage transport
Provided by various accommodation facilities. For information and agreements please contact Alta Via Info H24: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Bancomat
Ventimiglia
Pigna
Molini di Triora
Other useful services
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Communications related to all Sections of this guide
August 2018: our Association does not benefit from any public public resources but is self-financing thanks to the annual fee paid by its associated accommodation facilities.
This is why we invite users to prefer and support these latter to those not associated that are still reported being anyway part of the entire reception network of Alta Via dei Monti Liguri.
The environment and future generations will be grateful if, as far as possible, you will avoid or reduce the consumption of foods packed in plastic containers and not use disposable table ware. Thank you!
I am the author of this on line guide that I try to keep always up to date also thanks to your reports: please do not hesitate to contact me if and when you have any remark to let me know.
I shall also be happy to meet and know you should you pass by at Pietralavezzara (end of section 4) north of Genova) where I run my B&B www.casatorre.info Enjoy Alta Via dei Monti Liguri by bike! Claudio
May 11th, 2019: ATTENTION The former military road from La Colla to Rifugio Gola di Gouta is presently closed due to a land slide. We are informed that some bikers have managed to pass through but it is DANGEROUS. For more and up to date info please phone Claudio at Alta Via Info h24 +39.338.16.29.347
April 2109: for groups and on request we can provide luggage trasport from one accommodation facility to the next.
March 2019: we are informed that the section of the cycle path the cycle path along the Tanaro River, in the range from Ponte Barchi to Ponte Isola Perosa, has been damaged by a landslide and the cycling of this section could be partly compromised or difficult. For more information, contact Ormea Local Police.
February 2019: we suggest trekkers and bikers busy on the Alta Via to add a GPS to their equipment or, alternatively, to download an application on your mobile that allows you to know and communicate your position (latitude and longitude) in case of need. One of these applcations, free, is "GPS coordinates"
December 2019: should you encounter problems with the subscription of the entire guide or subsequent login please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Thank you
October 2018: please note that only few accommodation facilities are able to accept electronic payements: bring enough cash with you!
July 2018: the route from the junction on the SS20 at an altitude of 56 mts above sea level to La Colla mt 507 is rather steep and tiring. Do not be discouraged! If preferable you
may reach La Colla passing from Dolceacqua: the route is longer but the climb is sweeter.
June 2018: voice calls ONLY to Alta Via Info H24 +39.338.16.29.347 - NO WhatsApp NO SMS
May 2018: soon on line also on this web site digital map of the entire bike path. At the moiment you may see it on www.abikeliguria.it menu + itinerary + digital map
May 2018: in view of the forthcoming high season we suggest to book in advance your overnight stays at the various accommodation sites
May 2018: some new sections of dirt roads / paths that reduce the distance on asphalt have been recently identified on the current GPS tracks loaded in section 2) and 3). For details contact Claudio / Ospitalita Alta Via mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. phone +39.338.16.29.347
IMPORTANT: on the regional Ligurian trains (from Ventimiglia to La Spezia or v.v.) bicycle transport is FREE. additional information at the F.S ticket offices. Warning! during the summer peack season summer, due to tourist overcrowding in the Cinque Terre - between La Spezia and Levanto - bicycle transport may be subject to some restrictions.
For detailed info please write to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Alta Via Info H24 +39.338.16.29.347
February 2018 Accommodation facility ricettiva Cascina Miera (section 3 of this guide) is at the momento closed.
Summer 2017. Because of the drought some perennial springs could be without water.
Per ulteriori informazioni chiamate / If you need further information please contact / Für weitere informationen wenden Sie sich an / Pour plus d'information veuillez contacter Alta Via Info H24: +39.338.16.29.347 - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Avvertenza / Warning / Warnung / Avertissement
Tutte le informazioni qui contenute sono considerate corrette ma sono soggette a possibili errori, omissioni o cambiamenti.
All datas contained herein are believed to be correct but are subject to possible mistakes, omissions and changements.
Alle hierin enthaltenen Informationen gelten als korrekt, unterliegen jedoch möglichen Fehlern, Änderungen oder Auslassungen.
Toutes les informationes contenues dans ce document sont jugees correctes mais sont sujettes a des erreurs ou des omissions et eventuelles modifications.
Per eventuali segnalazioni / For any notifications / Für alle Benachrichtigungen / Pour toutes les notifications:
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