Itinerary
Locality
Km
Height
Lat. N
long. E
Passo della Spingarda
00,00
1549
44,47612N
9,45494E
Passo dell'Incisa
1463
44,47919N
9,48149E
Passo dei Porcelletti (or Perciletti)
1440
Passo della Scaletta (or Incisa della Scaletta)
1258
44,45877N
9,46224E
Spring
44,44762N
9,45860E
Valico di Monte Pertuso
1191
Colle Nord del Monte Ghiffi
1170
Shelter
1206
44,44081N
9,45484E
Passo del Ghiffi
1068
44,43817N
9,44578E
Colle Nord del Monte Bocco
990
Passo del Bocco
14,00
956
44,41518N
9,44319E
Poggio Buenos Aires
1114
Monte Zatta di Ponente
1355
Monte Zatta di Levante
1404
Prato Pinello
1394
Colla Cavenuzze
953
Colla Craiolo (or Colle del Faggio)
23,00
907
44,40800N
9,92400E
Passo di Case Cuneo
849
Monte La Crocetta
931
Passo del Sericiotto
855
Monte Pietre Bianche
936
Crossroads for Agriturismo Il Pellegrino
942
44,42503N
9,56323E
Passo Chiapparino
44,42650N
9,56890E
Monte Ventarola
1177
Passo di Pian Pitardo
1120
Passo di Cento Croci
39,00
1055
44,42154N
9,62338E
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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 a code reference is mentioned: for clarification and whereabouts on these, contact Alta Via Info H24 +39. 338 16 29 347
Pratomollo - near Passo della Spingarda
For clear details of them, their contacts and location please contact Alta Via info H24 | mail ospitalita.altavia@gmail.com
Distance from AV
1,5 km
Phone
Website
Contact person
Angelo
Spoken languages
English - French
Notes
Available services.
Check with owner/keeper
Locality
Latit. N - Long. E
44,45031N 9,42947E
Prato Sopralacroce - Zanoni Alto (Borzonasca)
Distance from AV
About 6 km from Passo della Spingarda
Phone
Website
Contact person
Martina
Spoken languages
English - French
Notes
Shuttle service available upon advanced request - any meals to be agreed with the keeper
Available services.
Check with owner/keeper
Distance from AV
On the Alta Via
Website
Contact person
Nada
Spoken languages
French
Notes
Available services.
Check with owner/keeper
Locality
Latit. N - Long. E
44,43965N 9,55703E
Pelosa (Varese Ligure)
Distance from AV
3 km from the crossroads indicated in the itinerary - 15 km from Passo del Bocco - 25 km from Passo di Cento Croci
Website
Contact person
Jutta and Marco
Spoken languages
Notes
Season 2023 closed
Available services.
Check with owner/keeper
Locality
Latit. N - Long. E
E: 44,40792N 9,49316E
Colla Craiolo
Distance from AV
On the Alta Via
Phone
+39. 348. 22 70 555 Giancarlo | +39. 340. 26 81 071 Andrea
Website
Contact person
Giancarlo and Andrea
Spoken languages
English
Notes
The keepers are available to buy the necessary for dinner and breakfast - refund at cost
Available services.
Check with owner/keeper
Near Passo di Cento Croci
For clear details of them, their contacts and location please contact Alta Via info H24 | mail ospitalita.altavia@gmail.com
Tarsogno
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Varese Ligure
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Distance from AV
57 km from Passo di Cento Croci
Phone
Website
Contact person
Spoken languages
English - French - German
Notes
On the coast, ideal accommodation for those wishing to visit the Cinque Terre too - Beach service - Swimming pool - Shuttle service to/from Passo di Cento Croci available upon advance request
Available services.
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Water
Locality | Check potability
Lat. N
long. E
650 meters south of Passo della Spingarda, near Rifugio Monte Aiona (or Prato Mollo) - Small stone chapel with tap on the left
44,47302N
9,45821E
After Passo della Scaletta - Perennial spring
44,44762N
9,45860E
Passo del Bocco - At Rifugio Antonio Devoto or bar alongside
44,41518N
9,44319E
Colla Craiolo - Fountain
44,40818N
9,49197E
950 meters from Passo di Cento Croci, descending along the paved road towards Varese Ligure - Spring
44,41518N
9,44319E
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Shelters
Locality
Height
Lat. N
long. E
650 meters south of Passo della Spingarda, along the dirt road downhill, Rifugio Monte Aiona - Winter shelter under the back porch
44,47285N
9,45920E
Near Rifugio Monte Aiona, continuing the descent along the dirt road, shelter suitable for overnight stays and provided with water.
Please leave it clean, thank you
44,47302N
9,45821E
After Colle Nord del Monte Ghiffi - Shelter
44,44081N
9,45484E
Colla Craiolo - Near the gate of the Agriturismo Colle del Faggio, chapel with stone benches and fireplace
44,40808N
9,49236E
Passo Chiapparino - Chapel
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Restaurants
Passo del Bocco | Ristorante da Annamaria
Phone
Notes
Weekly closing on Wednesday (subject to variations)
Passo del Bocco | Rifugio Antonio Devoto
Notes
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Services
Food and drinks (on prior request at all our accommodation facilities)
Passo del Bocco
At Rifugio Antonio Devoto
Passo di Centocroci
At Ristorante Passocento
Other Shuttle services (in addition to those provided by lodgings)
Public bus
Train
Luggage 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
Nearby villages and towns
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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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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.