Excursion to Monte Acquarone from Vasia

Easy excursion, completely without difficulty, which takes place on the gentle and sunny hills overlooking Imperia and the sea, dotted with characteristic and small inhabited villages, with panoramic views of great suggestion. The trip is feasible even with only half a day of time available, and practically throughout the year. Also notable are the reasons of historical and cultural interest, starting with the Baroque parish church of Vasia, named after Sant'Antonio Abate, with the highest bell tower in the valley, with two valuable inside sixteenth-century polyptychs depicting the Madonna with Child and Saints. Perched on a spur, the village of Castello is worth a visit, with the ruins of a medieval manor. Also worth mentioning is the parish church of Pantasina (a Baroque reconstruction, with slate portal) and the late Gothic sanctuary in Montegrazie, built in 1450 on a previous Romanesque church. The excursion takes its move from the town of Vasia, located at 360 meters above sea level at about ten kilometers behind Imperia We walk past the church, and then immediately bend right into climb, along a narrow and steep route. Once at a crossroads, you need to go to the right again, continuing along the now unpaved road. After a few bends, you arrive at a second junction, where you have to turn left, and then reach the not far saddle of Monte Acquarone (681 meters). Finally, a last short climb on the right leads to the chapel of the Madonna dell'Acquarone and, just beyond, to the panoramic summit of Monte Acquarone, at 733 meters above sea level (1.15 hours from Vasia). The return to Vasia takes place along the same path as the climb, and takes 45 minutes.
Travel time: 2 hours Starting altitude: m. 360 Difference

in altitude: m. 373
Difficulty: T — Tourist
Recommended period: All year round