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Varese Ligure (22,1Km)Excursion to Monte Zuccone from the Passo di Cento Croci

Varese Ligure (22,1Km)Excursion to Monte Gottero from Passo della Cappelletta

Excursion to Monte Zuccone from the Passo di Cento Croci

Easy and profitable excursion, short and without difficulty, which reaches the panoramic summit of Monte Zuccone, on the watershed ridge with Emilia Romagna.
The trip takes us to discover the upper Val di Vara, with its superb woods of chestnut trees, beech and pine trees, alternating with restful pastures.
In this regard, we cannot fail to remember that Varese Ligure can boast of a significant and we think enviable record: it was the first country in Europe to obtain the ISO environmental certification. 14001. In practice, a Municipality that has been able to promote and develop innovative and absolutely cutting-edge policies of the territory and environment.
The certification obtained recognizes the absence of carbon oxide in the air, as well as noise and electromagnetic pollution, guarantees the quality of urban services (waste management, water treatment, business services, transport, landscape protection), underlines the goodness of exploitation of livestock and agricultural crops.
We are therefore in a real “valley of nature and organic”, with dozens and dozens of high quality farms, which produce fruit, cheeses and meats with very high quality “organic” quality levels, with absolute respect for nature and its rhythms. Therefore, the paradise of every lover of nature and good food.
From Varese Ligure, in the upper Val di Vara, you can reach the Passo di Cento Croci, at 1055 meters above sea level, where you leave the car.
We then walk west and then northwest, along a dirt road that crosses the southern slopes of Monte Foppo, until you reach a casing, at 1200 meters above sea level.
Leave the road to follow, on the right, a marked path that climbs along the ridge of the mountain.
Later you enter again on the road, which must be followed faithfully, until you reach the wide and rounded summit of Monte Zuccone, where there is a beautiful chapel dedicated to the Madonna: 1423 meters, 1.15 hours from the Passo di Cento Croci.
The return takes place along the same path as the climb and takes 45 minutes.

Travel time: 2 hours
Starting altitude: m. 1055
Altitude gain: m. 368
< Strong>difficulty: T - Tourist
Recommended period: March - November
Region: Liguria
Province: La Spezia
Valle/area: Val di Vara

scritto da Albert Clifford - ultima modifica il 17/04/2020

Excursion to Monte Gottero from Passo della Cappelletta

Easy and profitable excursion, almost entirely on the ridge, which reaches the summit of Monte Gottero, the highest mountain in eastern Liguria, from which you can enjoy a spectacular view.
Passing the limit of beech trees (about 1500 meters), you walk among relaxing pastures, in a very interesting environment also from a wildlife perspective: it is possible in fact to observe numerous birds of prey, daytime and nocturns, swifts and some red partridge. In the woods, it is also easy to meet the tracks left by the wild boar and badger.

A hint now in Varese Ligure, with its characteristic Borgo Rotondo, so called for its circular structure. An ellipse of small and thin houses, characterized by a low porch, describes a round square still occupied by a core of taller houses.
The whole structure dates back to the fourteenth century, when Varese was already a nerve center for commerce and communication routes, conceived by the Fieschi for military and merchant purposes. On the north side are the Gate and the Castle, dominated by the high circular tower. Not far away, on the Gresino stream, stands a medieval bridge on the back of a donkey. The austere tower is faced by the seventeenth-century church of Saints Teresa and Philip, with its two twin bell towers. Finally, worth noting is the bell tower in the hamlet Buto, which preserves intact ancient sandstone bas-reliefs from the VII-8th century.

From Varese Ligure, in the upper Val di Vara, follow the road to the Passo di Cento Croci. Just before the pass, take a small road on the right, with signs for “Cappelletta”, until you reach the homonymous pass, where there is precisely a chapel (altitude 1085 meters).
After leaving the car, we walk south, always near the ridge of the mountain. The description of the itinerary, in practice, is all here: to stay more or less faithfully on the ridge, with some ups and downs, until you reach the highest point of the ridge, namely the summit of the Monte Gottero: altitude 1639 meters, 2 hours from the Passo della Cappelletta.
The return takes place along the same path as the climb and takes 1.15 hours.

Travel time: 3.15 hours
Starting altitude: 1085 m.
Elevation gain: 700 m approx.
Difficulty: E - Hiking
Recommended period: March - November
Region: Liguria
< strong>Province: La Spezia
Valle/Zone: Val di Vara

scritto da Peter Rackley - ultima modifica il 29/11/2019

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Villa Tiffany

Torriglia (20 Km) - Loc. Santa Maria Del Porto 36

e-mail www +393426262550

A lovely refurbished villa in the style of art-nouveau. Located next to the Antola natural preserve and wonderful Lake Brugneto. Perfect starting point for lots of hikes amidst beautiful nature!

ALBERGO STELLA

Rapallo (28 Km) - V. Aurelia Ponente 8

e-mail www +3918550367

Hotel Stella is a building of the beginning of the 20th century, a typical example of "Genovese" style. It is situated in the center of the town, near the beach, the touristic harbour and the promenade. Terrace with a wonderful panoramic view. Meeting room for 20 people. Private garage.

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Parco Naturale Regionale dell' Aveto

Borzonasca (15 Km)

The Aveto Regional Natural Park is a natural geological area located in the province of Genoa and rich in a wide variety of flora and fauna. It has an area of 3,018 hectares and has been considered a natural park since 1995. The Park offers many possibilities, including sports, especially for mountain lovers.

Art and culture

Museo di Cultura Contadina dell'Alta Val Trebbia

Montebruno (16 Km)

The Museum of Peasant Culture is located inside the sixteenth-century premises of the former Augustinian Convent. The exhibition is divided into several sections, where objects of past craftsmanship, work cycle in the countryside are exhibited, as well as photographs of the Sacred in Val Trebbia and sacred furnishings.

Museo Contadino

Varese Ligure (22 Km)

The Farmer Museum located in the municipality of Varese Ligure was built in 1975 and renovated in 2005. Inside we can admire objects that were used by citizens and that belong to the late nineteenth century period.

Pinacoteca "Parmigiani"

Bedonia (15 Km)

The art gallery is located in the interior of the Episcopal Seminary of Bedonia, and consists of a large collection of paintings, part of the private collection of Vittorio Parmigiani, from which it also took its name. The collection of Venetian and Tuscan ecclesiastical works is divided into two major sections: the Parmigiani collection and the Bolognini collection. The museum is open for all interested parties.

Castello di Compiano

Compiano (18 Km)

The fortification was built in 1141 by the Malaspina family. The castle has an irregular quadrilateral structure, consisting of three towers. Inside the building is decorated with luxurious furnishings. Currently, two important museums are set up in the rooms of the castle: the “Raimondi Gambarotta” Collection and the Museum “Masonic Horizons”. The structure is owned by the Municipality.

Castello dei Fieschi

Varese Ligure (22 Km)

The Fieschi Castle consists of two imposing towers, called by Piccinino and Landi. The fortress was the residence of the Podestà from the 16th to the 18th century and then became a private home. Currently you can visit the prisons below, the presentation hall and the walkways of the buttress.

Borgo Rotondo

Varese Ligure (22 Km)

So called for its circular structure. An ellipse of small and thin houses, characterized by a low porch, describes a round square still occupied by a core of taller houses. The whole structure dates back to the fourteenth century, when Varese was already a nerve center for commerce and communication routes, conceived by the Fieschi for military and merchant purposes.

Food and wine

La Brinca

Ne (22 Km)

La Brinca, nickname of the family of Texinin, that she lived in this agricultural house in the mid nineteenth century, from 1987 it ‘s restaurant and “caneva con fùndego da vin”, that is inn with shop and wine cellar as it was used to say then. Brinca, Brincu, Briccu, in the ancient Ligurian etymology means “steep place”, steep and hard as our land. La Brinca proposes a large variety of traditional local dishes which stem from the peasant heritage of west Liguria, therefore only using on the local farm produces of the season.

La Ricolla

Ne (22 Km)

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Gal appennino Genovese

Borzonasca (15 Km)

Azienda di Promozione Turistica del Tigullio - Rezzoaglio

Rezzoaglio (5 Km)

Azienda di Promozione Turistica del Tigullio - Cicagna

Cicagna (22 Km)

Azienda di Promozione Turistica del Tigullio - Ne

Ne (22 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica

Varese Ligure (22 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni E di Accoglienza Turistica

Varese Ligure (22 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni E di Accoglienza Turistica

Bedonia (15 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni E di Accoglienza Turistica

Tornolo (18 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni E di Accoglienza Turistica

Cicagna (23 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica

Rezzoaglio (5 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica

Bedonia (15 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica

Tornolo (18 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Albareto

Albareto (23 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Borzonasca

Borzonasca (15 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Cerignale

Cerignale (17 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Coli

Coli (22 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Compiano

Compiano (18 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Coreglia Ligure

Coreglia Ligure (22 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Corte Brugnatella

Corte Brugnatella (19 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Farini

Farini (21 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Fascia

Fascia (17 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Favale Di Malvaro

Favale di Malvaro (18 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Ferriere

Ferriere (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Fontanigorda

Fontanigorda (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Gorreto

Gorreto (14 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Lorsica

Lorsica (19 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Mezzanego

Mezzanego (19 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Montebruno

Montebruno (16 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Ne

Ne (23 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Neirone

Neirone (23 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Orero

Orero (21 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Ottone

Ottone (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Propata

Propata (21 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Rondanina

Rondanina (18 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Rovegno

Rovegno (14 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica San Colombano Certenoli

San Colombano Certenoli (22 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Zerba

Zerba (19 Km)

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Visit Santo Stefano d'Aveto - Tourism and travel tips for your vacation or weekend.

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Varese Ligure (22,1Km)Excursion to Monte Zuccone from the Passo di Cento Croci

Varese Ligure (22,1Km)Excursion to Monte Gottero from Passo della Cappelletta

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Rezzoaglio

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Ferriere

Bedonia

Favale di Malvaro

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Compiano

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Borzonasca

Cerignale

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