Apricale - Rochetta Nervina

Discover two magnificent ancient villages clinging to the mountainside, following the centuries-old paved and wooded path that connected the two villages. It's fun to get "lost" in the narrow streets while keeping the right direction; it's a labyrinth of houses with ancient walls and steep staircases.

This hike follows the old mule track that linked the two villages. Isolabona, a charming village known for its picturesque historic centre and olive groves, and Rocchetta Nervina, which offers hikers a unique experience, far from the hustle and bustle of modern life. A few ‘natural pools’ are real oases waiting to be discovered.

This fourth stage will take you from Rochetta Nervina to Torri Superiore. Along the way, you’ll visit the picturesque village of Airole, which overlooks the Roya. You’ll stop off at the eco-village of Torri Superiore. This medieval village, which lay in ruins in the 1990s, has been entirely rebuilt by volunteers.

A change of scenery guaranteed. This lesser-known tributary of the Rio Barbaira features three medieval stone bridges and pools of green water. It promises a secluded spot and guaranteed swimming. Perhaps a fine reason to take this walk. On the way back, the village of Roccheta Nervina reveals a completely unspoilt site with narrow alleyways. It’s like stepping back fifty years in time.

Starting from the charming village of Rocchetta Nervina, this walk takes you up the Rio Barbaira to discover its beautiful pools and waterfalls. On the way back, a short tour of the old village will round off this lovely outing in Italy.

Starting from the entrance to the national park on the edge of Rochetta Nervina, this hike will take you up into the mountains, accompanied by the gentle sound of the Barbaira, to Pont de Cin.Some sections are on the side of a cliff, with stony paths, which are best avoided if it has rained recently. In good weather, these sections are not particularly difficult.

This second stage will take you from Pigna to Apricale. You will pass through the charming villages of Castel Vittorio, Bajardo and Perinaldo. Like Triora, Perinaldo and Apricale are listed among the most beautiful villages in Italy (I Borghi più belli d'Italia).

A hike that takes you up above Bordighera, offering a beautiful view of the Monte Nero massif, allowing you to explore the Antico Sentiero del Beodo de Bordigera and wander through three typical villages with old houses, including Seborga and Vallebona, ranked among the most beautiful villages in Liguria.