The Tanaro valley occupies the entire water catchment area of the Tanaro river flowing from Ceva to Ponte di Nava. It borders the province of Savona to the east, the Mongia and Casotto valleys to the west and the Corsaglia, Ellero and Pesio valleys to the south-west, culminating with Punta Marguareis (2651 m). Since it lies of the border with Liguria, it is influenced by the marine climate and is often windswept. The main towns are Garessio and Ormea, surrounded by imposing peaks such as Pizzo d’Ormea (2476 m), Mongioie (2630 m) and Monte Galero overlooking Garessio. There are numerous refuges dotted around the most important points of its mountain territory, such as Don Barbera (2070 m), Mongioie (1520 m), Savona (1528 m), Valcaira (2010 m), Carlo Bossi (1550 m), Porta del Sole at Upega (1280 m) and the speleological Capanna Saracco Volante refuge (2200 m).
1,200 m
14.5 km
2,476 m
Pizzo d'Ormea is the characteristically cone-shaped mountain that dominates the small town after which it is named. The gentle climb moves up grassy slopes to the base of the castle at the summit, where some more exposed rocky stretches must be overcome. On reaching the top, the effort is amply…
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