HIGH SALT ROAD

14/06/2026 - 15/10/2026
3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
Limone Piemonte
Montagna estiva

Description

The salt roads between Piedmont and Liguria were lands of confluence for shepherds, mule drivers, merchants and travelers who reached Piedmont and Northern Europe from Western Liguria and the nearby Provence using the Alpine passes, giving life to extensive exchange networks. Transit areas, guarded by the numerous watchtowers spread throughout the territory. Today the "Salt Roads" have lost their commercial connotation and take on an important role for outdoor tourism: hiking, trekking and MTB destination, they allow to explore territories that are still unspoiled and rich in flora and fauna varieties.


Program

Day 1

Arrival, hotel check-in. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2

Meeting and departure from Limone Piemonte
- Climb to the Tenda Pass where the Via del Sale begins, Forte Centrale, Cabanaira, Passo della Boaria, Rifugio Don Barbera, and stop for lunch. Continue to Bosco delle Navette, climb to the Tanarello Pass and Monte Saccarello (sea views in good weather) and stop at the Redentore. Descent to the refuge for a break and overnight stay.
- Lunch at the Don Barbera refuge.
Length: 40 km --- 1200 m elevation gain (+) and 940 m elevation gain (-)
Dinner and overnight stay at the refuge in Monesi di Triora.

Day 3

Departure from Monesi di Triora.
- Ascent to the Tanarello Pass and Mount Saccarello, followed by a descent to the Collardente Pass (Napoleon's Pass) and Bassa di Sanson. Ascent to the Marta and Balconi di Marta barracks, home to the largest Alpine fortification in the Vallo Alpino del Littorio, lunch stop at the Allavena Refuge. Final descent to Ventimiglia or Sanremo.

Length: 65 km ---- Elevation gain: 1000 m (+) and 1800 m (-).

Return to your destinations. Return by train or transfer possible.

The 2-day tour will be accompanied by a CYCLING GUIDE.

Maximum altitude reached: 2230 m

Terrain type: Mainly 70% dirt military road and 30% asphalt; possible short sections of single track.

Rates / Supplements

Price per person from:

€ 299,00 (groups of 4 pax)

The price includes:

- 2 nights in a selected bike-friendly accommodation – double room basis
- 2 days half-board: 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners (drinks not included)
- 2 guided mountain bike tours with Regional Cycling Guides (Regional Law 33/2001)

The price does not include:

Lunches and drinks at meals, packed lunches, tips and personal extras, and any MTB/E-bike rentals
Return transfer by train or transfer

Other

Holiday formula:

Groups, Individuals

Guided tour:

Yes

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