Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Monte Armetta, Colle San Bernardo
Liguria
From the Colle San Bernardo the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri climbs open pasture and scattered beech to the rounded 1,739 m top of Monte Armetta. It is one of the easiest big-view summits in the western chain, with the Ligurian Alps, the Maritime Alps and — on clear days — the sea all in sight.
Duration
3–4 hours
Distance
9 km
Elevation
+550 m
Best season
May – October
Parking · Free
Free parking at the Colle San Bernardo di Garessio (on the SP for Ormea).
Water
Fountain at the Colle San Bernardo; the ridge is dry.
Highlights
- Easy grassy Alta Via summit
- Ligurian and Maritime Alps in one sweep
- Sea visible on clear days
With your dog
Off-leash tolerated on the open grass ridge.
