Monte Tobbio, Appennino Ligure-Piemontese
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Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem

Monte Tobbio, Appennino Ligure-Piemontese

Piedmont

Monte Tobbio (1,092 m) on the Ligurian-Piedmontese border above Gavi DOCG wine zone is one of the finest viewpoints in the southwestern Apennines. The summit ridge gives simultaneous views of the Ligurian Sea (south) and the Po plain with Monviso (north). The approach from Capanne di Marcarolo passes through the Parco delle Capanne di Marcarolo. Wolf is resident in this park since 2002.

Duration
4 hours
Distance
10 km
Elevation
+600 m
Best season
March – November

Highlights

  • Ligurian Sea and Po plain with Monviso visible simultaneously
  • Wolf resident in Capanne di Marcarolo park since 2002
  • Gavi DOCG vineyards on the approach from the valley

With your dog

Ridge trail; dogs off-leash.