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Pigna - Apricale
Visorando Member
14.45 mi
+4,147 ft
-4,213 ft
10h 15
Very 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).
Balcony and Cime de Marta from Colle Melosa
9.35 mi
+2,490 ft
-2,487 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Pigna (Imperia)
A magnificent, easy hike straddling Italy and France. Superb panoramic views of the Nervia Valley and the Ligurian Alps, then the Roya Valley and the peaks of the Mercantour. On a clear day, you can see Mont Viso and Corsica.
Apricale - Rochetta Nervina
5.56 mi
+2,306 ft
-2,464 ft
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.
The trail from Apricale to Perinaldo
4.44 mi
+1,804 ft
-1,808 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Apricale (Imperia)
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.
From Isolabona to Roccheta Nervina via Monte Morgi
11.57 mi
+4,377 ft
-4,380 ft
9h 10
Very difficult
Departure from Isolabona (Imperia)
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.
Rochetta Nervina - Torri Superiore
10.60 mi
+3,789 ft
-4,213 ft
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.
Pinto de Cin from Rochetta Nervina
2.47 mi
+1,096 ft
-1,076 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Rocchetta Nervina (Imperia)
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.
Barbaira pools
1.54 mi
+384 ft
-381 ft
1h 00
Moderate
Departure from Rocchetta Nervina (Imperia)
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.
The three medieval bridges and the pools of the Barbaira tributary.
2.55 mi
+699 ft
-705 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Rocchetta Nervina (Imperia)
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.
The hamlets of Cetta and Loreto at the start of Triora
6.39 mi
+2,142 ft
-2,136 ft
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.
From Triora to Ventimiglia
51.05 mi
+14,806 ft
-17,343 ft
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”.
Triora - Pigna
10.74 mi
+2,907 ft
-4,524 ft
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.
Saorge – Breil-sur-Roya
5.75 mi
+2,343 ft
-3,009 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saorge (Alpes-Maritimes)
This is the Valléen trail, an easy route along the Roya.
Both towns are served by the ‘Train des Merveilles’. From Breil to Sospel: one stop (15 mins).
A getaway in western Liguria from Verdeggia to Triora
8.79 mi
+2,785 ft
-3,711 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Triora (Imperia)
How about a path mostly shaded by the canopy of a chestnut grove? That’s exactly what you’ll find on the walk from the village of Verdeggia to Triora, the famous village of witches!
The Colombin and Saviglioni circular loop from Airole
8.12 mi
+3,396 ft
-3,392 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Airole (Imperia)
A beautiful and unique hike starting from the village of Airole, in the lower Roya Valley, winding through wild and unspoilt valleys and offering lovely views of the valley as well as some of its hilltop hamlets and villages (Olivetta and Fanghetto on the Italian side, and Piène Haute and Libre on the French side). From the highest point, there is a view of the Ligurian coast and the main peaks of the Menton region (Grammondo and Mulacié) as seen from their Italian slopes.