From the Giogo of Giustenice to Colle del Melogno
You will cross the Barbottina Forest, one of the most beautiful and best preserved beech forests in Liguria, with a great variety of trees: very tall trees, mountain maples, ash trees, birches, laburnums, firs and Scots pines. Of note is the fortification system of Colle di Melogno, of Napoleonic origin, including the Central Fort, Tartagna and Merizzo, built at the end of the nineteenth century. While the Central Fort is placed to block the road that crosses the pass, the other two are located on two different elevations that can be reached from the Alta Via with short detours.
Towards Finale Ligure
After visiting the Ligurian mountains, you can go down to Finale Ligure where you will be welcomed by a splendid seafront with a historic center composed of three villages, Finalborgo, Finalmarina and Finalpia.
The 9 km route is particularly pleasant thanks to its vast woodland cover, which represents one of the main points of interest of the stage. However, due to frequent fog and the possibility of snow in winter, it is advisable to travel it during the most beautiful spring days.
