Case Fascei, once the summer village of the Montegrosso herders.
Case Fascei, part of the municipality at 1300m. Beautiful starting area for all kinds of walks.
March: Case Fascei, former shepherd village at 1300m, belongs to Montegrosso Pian Latte.
One of the many views towards the higher Alps.
Mountains in march.
Poilarocca, the deserted settlement.
Signpost in the middle of Poilarocca - the disappeared village.
Ruined front of the former chapel of Poilarocca.
Back side of the chapel.
Ancient fresco's in the chapel of Poilarocca.
The madonna at the top of the Monte Frontè. Don't forget to sign the guestbook in the metal drawer.
The madonna at the top of the Monte Frontè.
Pastore from Mendatica, bringing his cattle from the higher summer pasture to the lower winter pasture; this spectacle (see also our YouTube channel) is called the TRANSUMANZA.
The transumanza at Upega, moving the herds to / from the Alpine pastures.
Old water mill between Ponti di Pornassio and Montegrosso.
Ponti di Pornassio, between Pieve di Teco and Montegrosso: you always drive through it; tip: take a walk around it.
Forge at Pieve di Teco. Here they make very beautiful things. Worth a visit!
The 'Portici' at Pieve di Teco
From Monesì to the Redentore. Nicely indicated. It stands on the highest mountain in Liguria, the Monte Saccarello (2250m).
Alternative marking of a 'sentiero', a walking path.
Old border posts on the 'crinale' mountain range on the France / Italy border.
You can encounter just anything in these areas . . .
What did I just tell you . . . Practical joke of a hiker?
'Weatherstation' of Rifugio SanRemo.
The Rifugio Sanremo. Key is to pick up at different places to stay here overnight.
The Redentore (Our Lord): watches over the Valle Arroscia. Cool to walk there sometime.
Just a beautiful picture. . .
Bridge of the ancient donkey trail between Montegrosso and Mendatica.
Waterfall close to the aforementioned donkey bridge. This is 1 of the places where you can cool off in very clear spring water during hot days.
One of the many waterfalls in the area.
The genuinely proud beekeepers of "Fratelli Bonello", the "Bonello brothers", producers of, among other things, transparent acacia honey. On the right Germano, friend and your neighbor.
From Ponte di Nava, towards Upega, there are several places to bathe in the Tanaro River, but also: fly fishing (trout).
The "Madonna della Neve"; Chapel at Upega, but belongs to Montegrosso Pian Latte, just like the extensive forest area "Le Navette". Located between Upega and the Redentore.
Cinque Terre, a beautiful walking area, but very touristy. Day trip from Montegrosso.
Boat that takes the walkers back to the 1st of the 5 villages. (of course you can also walk back).
Beach at Monterosso (Cinque Terre)
Beach of Imperia.
Beach of Alassio en Albenga.
Apart from the midst of August, it is fairly quiet o the beaches. Relaxing time.
The 'Spunciaporchi', you can encounter them at one of the many village festivals: the sagras. Very nice music. See also our YouTube channel.
It is a beautiful cycling area in Liguria; Hennie Kuiper - former pro race biker and world champion - said that he had trained a lot in these areas and knows the region very well. To be recommended!
Bussana Vecchia, the artists' village. Now very touristy. Completely abandoned after an earthquake and - partly - taken back into use and restored by a Dutch person.
Bussana Vecchia:beautiful storical village and worth a visit.
Triora - where the notorious witch tribunal once was - is located on the hill to defend itself against the Moors.
Triora, seen from below. Now there is a witch torture museum.
One of the many marinas along the coast.
Marina of Sanremo.
Rocchetta Nervina, high in the valley of Ospedaletti. Art-loving village.
Montegrosso Pian Latte. Former sheperd village.
