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Chapelle Saint-Isidore (Cetta) walks
The hamlets of Cetta and Loreto at the start of Triora
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10.28 km
+653 m
-651 m
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Triora (Imperia)
This hike begins and ends with a walk through the village of Triora, ranked among the most beautiful villages in Italy. It is a perfect example of a medieval village, where every alleyway, every small square, every wall and every building bears witness to centuries of history and tradition. The wooded valley, the old bridge overlooking the Argentina valley, and the two other hamlets you pass through will capture your attention.
Walks near Chapelle Saint-Isidore (Cetta)
Triora - Pigna
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17.29 km
+886 m
-1,379 m
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Triora (Imperia)
This first stage will take you from Triora to Pigna. Triora is a medieval village known as the “village of witches” (il paese delle streghe). It is the most important village in the Argentina Valley. Triora is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. After walking along the Nervia, you will arrive in Pigna. The historic centre of the village is distinctive for its narrow streets arranged in concentric rings around the houses. Pigna is also a spa town.
From Triora to Ventimiglia
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82.15 km
+4,513 m
-5,286 m
5 days
Difficult
Departure from Triora (Imperia)
This route passes through numerous medieval villages in five very different valleys: Valle Argentina, Valle Nervia, Valle Barbaira, Valle Bevera and Valle Roja (Roya). You will stop off in typical Ligurian villages, some of which are listed among the “Most Beautiful Villages in Italy”.
Pigna - Apricale
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23.25 km
+1,264 m
-1,284 m
10h 15
Difficult
Departure from Pigna (Imperia)
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).
Apricale - Rochetta Nervina
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8.94 km
+703 m
-751 m
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Apricale (Imperia)
This third stage will take you from Apricale to Rocchetta Nervina. You will pass through the village of Isolabona to visit it. Rocchetta Nervina has preserved its medieval appearance and its curtain wall defences, with two bridges connecting the village to the road.
Rochetta Nervina - Torri Superiore
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17.05 km
+1,155 m
-1,284 m
8h 10
Very difficult
Departure from Rocchetta Nervina (Imperia)
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.
Ascent to the Merveilles refuge from Lac des Mesches
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7.63 km
+758 m
-14 m
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Tende (Alpes-Maritimes)
The Refuge des Merveilles can be a destination in itself or the starting point for a guided tour of the petroglyphs or other hikes. The climb to the refuge via Lac des Mesches takes 3 hours and 15 minutes (excluding breaks) and has the advantage of being accessible by car or public transport (see "Practical Information").