Ligurian Alps

#757 among destinations in Italy

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The Ligurian Alps are a mountain range in northwestern Italy. A small part is located in France. They form the south-western extremity of the Alps, separated from the Apennines by the Colle di Cadibona. The Col de Tende and the Vermenagna valley separate them from the Maritime Alps. They form the border between Piedmont in the north and Liguria in the south. ()

Local name: Alpi Liguri Maximum elevation: 8698 ftElevation: 8698 ftCoordinates: 44°10'0"N, 8°4'60"E

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Ligurian Alps – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monte Carmo di Loano, Rocca Barbena, Monte Galero, Colle San Bernardo.

5.2 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte Carmo di Loano
133 min walk • Monte Carmo di Loano is a mountain in Liguria, northern Italy, part of the Alps. It is located in the province of Savona. It lies at an altitude of 1389 metres.
2.5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rocca Barbena
64 min walk • Rocca Barbena is a 1,142-metre high mountain in the Ligurian Prealps in Italy.
3.4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte Galero
88 min walk • Monte Galero is a mountain in Liguria, northern Italy, part of the Alps. It is located in the provinces of Savona and Cuneo. It lies at an altitude of 1708 metres and, after Monte Armetta, is the second highest summit of the Ligurian Prealps.
1.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Colle San Bernardo
49 min walk • Colle San Bernardo is a mountain pass in the Province of Cuneo.
1.9 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Colle Scravaion
49 min walk • The Colle Scravaion is a mountain pass in the Province of Savona. It connects Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena with Bardineto.
5 miN
Church
St. Lawrence Church, Calizzano
127 min walk • The church of San Lorenzo is a Catholic place of worship located in the municipality of Calizzano, in Piazza San Lorenzo, in the province of Savona. The church is the seat of the parish of Santa Maria and San Lorenzo being part of the Val Bormida...
4.6 miSW
Locality
Nasino
117 min walk • One of the main attractions in Nasino is the historic Church of San Giovanni Battista, a stunning example of medieval architecture with its ornate facade and beautifully preserved interior. Visitors can immerse themselves in the rich history of the region as they...
4.2 miSE
Locality
Zuccarello
107 min walk • One of the main draws of Zuccarello is its well-preserved medieval old town, characterized by narrow cobblestone streets and ancient stone buildings. Visitors can wander through the historic center, admiring the quaint houses adorned with colorful flowers and the...
5.3 miSE
Locality
Balestrino
135 min walk • One of the main attractions in Balestrino is the imposing ruins of the medieval castle, which dates back to the 11th century. The castle offers a glimpse into the village's past and provides a stunning backdrop for exploring the surrounding area.
3 miNE
Ruins
Castello di Bardineto, Bardineto
76 min walk • The castle of Bardineto was a ruined castle in Bardineto, in the Bormida Valley in the province of Savona, located in a semi-elevated position above the original 13th-century fortified village of Bardineto.
6.4 miSE
Locality
Cisano sul Neva
163 min walk • Cisano sul Neva is a comune in the Province of Savona in the Italian region Liguria, located about 70 kilometres southwest of Genoa and about 35 kilometres southwest of Savona.