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Alta Via dei Monti Liguri

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404 km Length
approx. 20 days Duration
16.950 m Elevation gain
16.950 m Elevation loss
2.138 m Highest point
Apr–Jun · Sep–Oct Best time to go

Overview of the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri

Difficulty
Length 404 km
Elevation gain 16.950 m
Elevation loss 16.950 m
Highest Point 2.138 m · Punta di Santa Marta
Lowest Point 7 m
Round Trip No
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

404 km
16.950 m
16.950 m
Punta di Santa Marta
2.138 m
7 m

Best time to go

April – June, September – October
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About the trail

The Alta Via dei Monti Liguri runs for a length of 404 kilometers through Italy and France.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as hard and it usually takes 20 days to walk the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way a problem depending on the season.
Reliable water points are not always available, as these may have dried out.
You should definitely plan ahead and get informed here!

On the trail food supply is less of an issue. As a rule, you can either buy groceries every day or eat in a hut or restaurant.
Nevertheless, it is important to carry an appropriate supply with you.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp, on campsites, in managed huts and in guesthouses/hotels along the way.

Wild camping on the trail is a gray area As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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Good to know about the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri

Dogs are allowed!
Food can be bought daily on the trail
Obtaining drinking water can be a problem depending on the season
Only partly recommended for people with a fear of heights
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping on the trail is a gray area
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing not possible
There are bathing opportunities along the way
There is no river to be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
Sections are also accessible

Getting there & route: Alta Via dei Monti Liguri

Arrival

You will arrive to Alta Via dei Monti Liguri via Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Bus / Train. Duration approx. 2 hours.

Departure

Departure from Alta Via dei Monti Liguri is via Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus / Train. Takes about 2 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp
  • on campsites
  • in managed huts
  • in guesthouses/hotels along the way

Loneliness

Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements

Stage plan for the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri

Your stage plan

Choose how many days you want to be on the trail. We split the route evenly by distance and elevation and place the end of each stage at accommodation along the way wherever possible.

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