Itinerary
Locality
Km
Height
Lat. N
long. E
Passo (or Valico) dei Casoni
00,00
992
44,27877N
9,80917E
Sella di San Genesio
1042
La Conchetta
1062
Sella Sud di Monte Cornoviglio
1020
Bivio delle Nove Fontane
985
44,26414N
9,84960E
Passo Alpicella
08,50
710
L'Archetto
645
Valico dei Solini
14,00
575
Sella Sud di Monte Grosso
560
Crocevia del Poggio
486
Ceparana
25,50
25
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Lodging
The accommodation facilities mentioned in this guide with complete details and direct contacts are those that adhere to the network of Ospitalità Alta Via and that have actively contributed to the creation of this guide and the publication of its continuous updates.
However, in this geographical section there are others of which, for due regard to the former, only the name and a code reference is mentioned: for clarification and whereabouts on these, contact Alta Via Info H24
Passo dei Casoni
For clear details of them, their contacts and location please contact Alta Via info H24 | mail ospitalita.altavia@gmail.com
Locality
Latit. N - Long. E
44,27860N 9,79962E
Pineta di Suvero - Rocchetta di Vara
Distance from AV
2 km from Passo dei Casoni
Website
Contact person
Tanya
Spoken languages
English - French
Notes
Shuttle service from/to Passo dei Casoni available upon advance request - Typical cuisine - Heated indoor swimming pool - Outdoor swimming pool with garden and solarium - Hydromassage, sauna and Turkish bath - ATM/cards accepted - Camping area with services
Available services.
Check with owner/keeper
Locality
Latit. N - Long. E
44,21080N 9,82408E
Pantanelli,14 - Calice al Cornovoglio
Distance from AV
7 km from Ceparana - Shuttle service available on advanced request
Phone
Alessandra +39. 346. 47 97 374 | Raffaella +39. 345. 50 03 695
Website
Contact person
Alessandra - Raffaella
Spoken languages
English - French
Notes
Parking available for several days - outdoor swimming pool - food for the day after: ask the keepers
Available services.
Check with owner/keeper
In the village of Novegigola (2,5 km from Passo dei Solini)
For clear details of them, their contacts and location please contact Alta Via info H24 | mail ospitalita.altavia@gmail.com
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Water
Locality | Check potability
Lat. N
long. E
Casoni - At Trattoria Cacciatori
44,27878N
9,80910E
Nove Fontane
44,26643N
9,84961E
Spring
44,20630N
9,85862E
Spring
44,22254N
9,86320E
Via Carroggiano
44,18947N
9,89565E
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Restaurants
Passo dei Casoni | Albergo Trattoria dei Cacciatori
Phone
+39. 0187. 89 00 24 | +39. 349. 84 26 520 Mariagrazia | +39. 338. 14 63 500 Mauro
Notes
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Pineta di Suvero | Cuccaro Club
Notes
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Services
Food and drinks (on prior request at all our accommodation facilities)
Passo dei Casoni
At Albergo Trattoria dei Cacciatori
Bolano
Various shops
Ceparana
Various shops and markets
Other shuttle services (in addition to those provided by lodgings)
Brugnato
Taxi: +39. 334. 61 57 908 Mario
Public bus
Passo dei Casoni
In front of Trattoria dei Cacciatori
Ceparana
Bolano
Train
La Spezia
Bus service from/to Ceparana
Baggage transport
All along the section
Provided by various accommodation facilities. For information and agreements contact Alta Via Info H24: ospitalita.altavia@gmail.com
ATM - Cash dispensers
Ceparana
Nearby villages and towns
Brugnato
Reachble form Passo dei Casoni
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The following notes refer to both the hiking and the mountain bike guide and trails
ATTENTION. Despite the fact that Liguria is mainly known for its beautiful sea and beaches, those of you who wish to hike or travel by mountain bike on the ALTA VIA DEI MONTI LIGURI, both on its trekking route on foot and on its mountain bike route, with variants , it is good to know that the trails are along the ridge of the Ligurian Mountains, a true MOUNTAIN, with often impervious and isolated sections. Before leaving, you must therefore carefully evaluate your physical training (also considering the important differences in height) , your experience in the mountains, your equipment (never be without heavy clothing even in summer), any sections still covered in snow, an adequate supply of drinking water, etc.
On the Mountain Bike Track, the rules and limitations of the road traffic laws and/or road signs must always be respected.
September 2023. The Rifugio Gola di Gouta (section 1 of both the foot and mountain bike trails) will cease activity from 1 October 2023 and until a date not yet known.
For any shuttle service to and from Pigna, contact ospitalita.altavia@gmail.com.
May 2023. All the accommodation facilities listed in this guide are independent entities and apply their own rates. At the time of booking it is advisable to ask for the economic conditions that they apply.
March 2023ospitalita.altavia@gmail.com
February 2023. Section 2 by MTB, the stretch of dirt road that from Colle San Bernardo d'Ormea descends to the bridge over the River Tanaro is in very bad condition, some downhill stretches may require you to proceed on foot with your bike in hand.
July 2022. The stretch of Alta Via dei Monti Liguri between the south-east side of the Cima della Biscia, Bric Sportiole and Sella Burain (Section 07 of the "on foot guide and Section 03) of the mountain bike guide) is temporarily forbidden to transit due to works in progress for the construction of a wind farm.
During the closing period, the alternative route along the municipal road "Stella Montenotte and Stella Bonomo" can be used.
The GES (Gruppo Escursionisti Savonesi) volunteers, whom we thank, will in the next few days report the alternative route with the AV signpost, indications at the beginning and end of the stretch and information signs.
June 2022. Attention: both the hiking trail (Section 7 of the guide) and the mountain bike track (Section 3 of the guide) have undergone a change of route near Cascina Miera, a few kilometers after Ferrania. The new track of the two routes now passes on asphalt on the SP12 downstream of Cascina Miera up to the position of the so-called “big tree” position 44.38398 N 8.39708 E.
For better details please call Marco, keeper of Cascina Miera phone +39. 338. 69 31 783 or write to ospitalita.altavia@gmail.com.
June 2022. The largest majority of the accommodation facilities along the AV are family runned: when booking please make sure if you can pay by debit or credit card.
April 2022. The mtb track still has a considerable amount of snow on the slopes of Mount Grai (dirt road upstream of Colla Melosa) and in the La Terza Refuge area. At the moment it is advisable to take the lower variant that transits from Triora and Realdo.
October 2021. Heavy atmospheric events hit the hinterland of Savona. Some parts of the Alta Via (on foot and mountain bike trails) may be inaccessible or difficult to travel. At the moment we have no better details.
August 2021. Given the huge amount of requests for information, if you do not receive a reply, kindly send us a reminder: it could be that your email has been lost. We apologize for this possible inconvenience, which however confirms the great interest in our guide and activities..
We remember the contacts:
ospitalita.altavia@gmail.com | +39. 338. 16 29 347
June 2021. The cycle path along the right bank of the Tanaro River is interrupted due to repair works just in front of Ormea.
When you reach the river, cross the first bridge, take the SS28 road on the left bank and, having crossed Ormea, return to the cycle path at the next bridge, following it up to Garessio.
July 2021. Due to wind turbine installation works, the track of Section 07 of the hiking route and of Section 03 of the mountain bike trail has undergone the following variant, at the moment it is not known if temporary or definitive: when you reach the sharp bend on asphalt downstream of Cascina Miera (position 44.38470N 8.38456E), if you do not plan to stop at this accommodation, continue on asphalt for about one km on the SP12 until you reach the GPX track again just before the Grande Faggio (huge beech tree). For further information, please contact Marco - Cascina Miera +39. 338. 693 17 83.
March 2021. The accommodation facilities situation along the way is moving towards normalization. Yet, due to the ongoing health emergency, some of them may have however reduced the availability of beds and / or require the mandatory use of a sleeping bag or personal sleeping bag. It is strongly recommended that you inquire directly with the owners / managers of the facilities and BOOK AT LEAST ONE DAY IN ADVANCE.
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Updates relating to all sections of this guide
This is not a daily stage, you can autonomously elaborate the daily stages according to your needs, capability and training
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March 2023. Due to the persistence of the severe drought, some springs/water points indicated in this guide may now be dry. The author will be grateful to those who will kindly report these critical issues to him by email at ospitalita.altavia@gmail.com.