Stage

03.02 Crocetta d'Orero - Passo della Scoffera


20.3km
Distance

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Walking time

1470m
Total climb

1264m
Total descent
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Narrow gauge railroad in Crocetta d'Orero
Descent from Monte Alpe towards Creto.
E1 marking behind Creto
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Stage description

This section is very well marked (Alta Via Monti Liguri). The trails are well-maintained, and the route offers spectacular views as it winds along limestone ridges. Some of the ascents and descents are very steep, so hiking poles are helpful here. One of the most beautiful stretches of the E1 trail is undoubtedly the ridge crossing Monte Spina. Noteworthy are the increasingly common Mediterranean plant species, such as asphodel and tree heath. 

This stage is easily accessible from Genoa via the narrow-gauge railway. After about 7 kilometres, there is a place to stop for refreshments or an overnight stay in Creto, as well as a bus stop (bus to Genoa). At Colle di Monte Lago and at the pass just before the climb up to Monte Carmo, there are benches and tables where you can rest. In Scoffera, you’ll find the last place to buy provisions before Abetone. The Ristorante Alessandro in Scoffera is highly recommended. Alternatively, there is the Pizzeria Al Gallo Cedrone (about a 20-minute walk).

Last text update: 15.07.2022
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Hiking maps

  • Alta Via dei Monti Liguri 2 - Parco Naturale dell`Antola - Dal Passo dei Giovi alla Sella Giassina (1:25.000)

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Marking

  • Alta Via dei Monti Liguri (Ligurischer Höhenweg) Alta Via dei Monti Liguri (Ligurischer Höhenweg)

This stage is part of the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri (Ligurischer Höhenweg) hiking trail.

Accommodation

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Locanda dei Cacciatori
Montoggio (GE)
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B&B La Torretta
Scoffera
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Literature

  • Cover Outdoor: Ligurischer Höhenweg - Alta Via dei Monti Liguri: Der Weg ist das Ziel

    Outdoor: Ligurischer Höhenweg - Alta Via dei Monti Liguri: Der Weg ist das Ziel

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    Travelguide for the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri.

    Language: german
    ISBN-13: 978-3866861619

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