Six imposing fortifications were built at the end of the 1800s in a splendid panoramic position around the Colle di Tenda on the border ridge to counter a possible invasion from across the Alps. Ironically, the forts became French property in 1947. This scenic loop takes hikers to the three…

Rainfall and snow in melting the wide Càrsene valley penetrate into the underground cavities of the karst terrain to feed tunnels, siphons and underground lakes that give rise in spring to the splendid Pis del Pesio waterfalls. This itinerary and its spectacular environments is entirely inside the Marguareis Natural Park…

The Garelli Refuge is a charming stone structure with a very modern glass and metal extension reflecting the surrounding mountains. A not-to-be-missed hike in the heart of the Marguareis Natural Park amidst high altitude, lush green pastures at the feet of the astonishing north face of the Marguareis, the highest…

Lake Biecai is an ephemeral lake: its waters flow completely into the underground ravines of the karst sink hole where it is located when summer arrives. The best time to visit is early June when, after the snow has melted, the lake can be enjoyed in all its glory. A…

Prato Nevoso is a renowned winter skiing resort yet even in summer, leaving these facilities behind us, it is the starting point for fine excursions over meadows that in spring explode with fragrant blooms. The itinerary crosses the mountain pastures where the highly-prized Raschera PDO cheese is produced and reaches…

An easy yet extremely scenic itinerary with a dominant view over a large part of western Liguria, from the mountains to the sea, that on clear days even reaches Corsica. A trail at the furthest borders of the province of Cuneo crossing an extraordinary Alpine and Mediterranean landscape at one…

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…