Pigna - Apricale

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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).

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: From Triora to Ventimiglia

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 23.25 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 10h 15 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 1,264 m
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    Descent: - 1,284 m
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    Highest point: 985 m
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    Lowest point: 162 m
  • ⚐ Country: Italy
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    Area: Alps
  • ⚐ District: Pigna (20220)
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    Start: N 43.932651° / E 7.663268°
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    End: N 43.880569° / E 7.6601°
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Pigna and Castel Vittorio
Pigna
Castel Vittorio
Castel Vittorio

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 282 m - B&B Col di Tempo - Pigna
  2. 1 : km 0.74 - alt. 266 m - Nervia Torrent
  3. 2 : km 1.46 - alt. 404 m - Castel Vittorio
  4. 3 : km 2.86 - alt. 681 m - Via Case Sparse
  5. 4 : km 8.11 - alt. 882 m - Bajardo
  6. 5 : km 9.17 - alt. 896 m - Crossroads
  7. 6 : km 13.24 - alt. 847 m - Crossroads on Via Alpi Mare 1
  8. 7 : km 15.47 - alt. 960 m - Colle Termini di Perinaldo
  9. 8 : km 19.24 - alt. 557 m - Crossroads
  10. 9 : km 19.94 - alt. 557 m - Perinaldo
  11. 10 : km 22.57 - alt. 163 m - Rio Merdanzo
  12. E : km 23.25 - alt. 266 m - B&B Da Guia - Apricale

Notes

Accommodation:

Apricale: B&B Da Giua

Weather: before setting off, check the Visorando or Météo blue weather forecast

Hiking gear, including good shoes.

Worth a visit

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