STAGE 3
From Torriglia (GE) to Colle Caprile (GE)
WAYMARKS:
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Long stretches marked by red-white paint waymarks.
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The stage starts crossing the village of Torriglia going up-hill along the provincial road (SP62) for 2 km, after going through the Buffalora tunnel, you turn immediately right on a small tarred road which then turns into a dirt one after a while.
In less than two hours you reach the Colle delle Lavagnola, where you take a mule track on your right and follow the indication AVML (Alta Via Monti Liguri) towards the Passo della Scoffera. You reach the place called Colla dei Rossi (m 846 sl) and continue until you cross the SP20. At this crossroads you turn left and follow the indication AVML (on the right), you arrive at Monte Castelluzzo and going through a beautiful chestnut woods, first Monte Pertegone and then Croce di Bragalla. You reach the road that takes you to S. Alberto (m 695 sl), where you will find the bar/restaurant “Rosabruna” where you can have a break.
In less than two hours you reach the Colle delle Lavagnola, where you take a mule track on your right and follow the indication AVML (Alta Via Monti Liguri) towards the Passo della Scoffera. You reach the place called Colla dei Rossi (m 846 sl) and continue until you cross the SP20. At this crossroads you turn left and follow the indication AVML (on the right), you arrive at Monte Castelluzzo and going through a beautiful chestnut woods, first Monte Pertegone and then Croce di Bragalla. You reach the road that takes you to S. Alberto (m 695 sl), where you will find the bar/restaurant “Rosabruna” where you can have a break.
On the left side of the restaurant starts the trail marked by blue dots and a red cross. You follow this trail to Monte Bado and Colle della Speranza, when you arrive here you turn right, in the direction of Case Becco.
The Trail goes through meddows practically a flat course until you meet up with the SP of Monte Fasce (Fascie in the cartografia dell’Istituto Geografico Militare).
At the tarred road turn left and go through Case Cornua (m 630 sl) and continue along the provincal road until you come to a little church of the Alpini. Along this route you enjoy a spectacular view of the Mar Ligure.
You continue down-hill on a tarred road, after about 30mins you arrive at the hamlet of Colle Caprile (m 481 sl), which brings you to the end of this stage.
The Trail goes through meddows practically a flat course until you meet up with the SP of Monte Fasce (Fascie in the cartografia dell’Istituto Geografico Militare).
At the tarred road turn left and go through Case Cornua (m 630 sl) and continue along the provincal road until you come to a little church of the Alpini. Along this route you enjoy a spectacular view of the Mar Ligure.
You continue down-hill on a tarred road, after about 30mins you arrive at the hamlet of Colle Caprile (m 481 sl), which brings you to the end of this stage.
