Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Monte Giarolo, Colli Tortonesi
Piedmont
Monte Giarolo sits at the junction of Piedmont, Liguria and Emilia in the Tortona Apennine. Broad pasture ridges climb from Caldirola or Salogni to a summit chapel and antennas, with the arc of the western Alps on one horizon and the Ligurian ranges on the other.
Duration
4 hours
Distance
10 km
Elevation
+650 m
Best season
May – October
Parking · Free
Free parking at Caldirola or at the Colle di Salogni.
Water
Seasonal spring below the summit; carry water to be safe.
Highlights
- Triple-region summit panorama
- Wildflower pasture ridges
- Chapel of San Giovanni on top
With your dog
Off-leash on the open ridge away from cattle; leash near the summit road.
