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Aerial Picture of Colle Castellaretto

The hill that may have hosted a prehistoric settlement

Pastures of Guardiabella

Walk between the cows From spring to late summer, herds of cattle and flocks of sheep are left free to graze on the soft meadows around the summit of Monte Guardiabella and Monte Aurigo.Milk, cheese, ricotta and “brusso” (fermented ricotta) bring back the scents and flavors of the flowers and herbs that cover these mountains. Testo a […]

Carved in the rocky wall

The most famous part of Sentiero degli Alpini The most famous and spectacular part of Sentiero degli Alpini is completely carved in the rocky walls of Pietravecchia mountain. Originally equipped with pillars and metal parts, these were removed during the post-war period to be resold. Testo a cura di Nicola Ferrarese, immagini di Nicola Ferrarese, Luca […]

The altar of the Sotto di San Lorenzo

A place of ancient rites The large tabular boulder, interpreted as an altar with natural cups modified by man, rests near the main path, on the eastern side of the Sotto di San Lorenzo. Testo a cura di Alessandro Giacobbe, immagini di Nicola Ferrarese.

The menhir of Sotto di San Lorenzo

A symbol of an ancient civilization On the ridge between the Argentina and the Rezzo valleys, on the border of Sotto di San Lorenzo, there is a large stone stuck in the ground. Widely interpreted as a menhir, this symbol could be an ancient border marker. Testo e immagini a cura di Nicola Ferrarese.

Church of San Giovanni Battista

Built with the proceeds of the coral harvesting The Church of San Giovanni Battista di Cervo, also known as “dei Corallini” due to the importance that the coral trade had in the financing of its construction, is a splendid example of Ligurian baroque.Built across the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Immagini a cura di Nicola Ferrarese e […]

Among the “caselle” on the Guardiabella pastures

Monuments of rural life The “caselle” are very common in the meadows of the Guardiabella and Pizzo d’Evigno.These stone huts provided shelter to those who dedicated themselves to work in the fields. Testo a cura di Nicola Ferrarese, immagini di Nicola Ferrarese.

Casella on the top of Guardiabella

A small shelter with a great view A small “casella”, a safe shelter in case of rain or during the night in the haymaking season.The “caselle” are dry stone buildings typical of the Western Liguria. Testo a cura di Nicola Ferrarese, immagini di Corrado Agnese e Nicola Ferrarese.

Casella on the pastures of Guardiabella

A shelter for haymakers A beautiful “casella” on the lawns where haymaking took place.With the particularity of an internal circular step that serves as a seat. Testo a cura di Nicola Ferrarese, immagini di Nicola Ferrarese.

“Casella” next to Pizzo Montin

Very well preserved A very well preserved “casella”, at least when we visited it in 2016. At the very top a single flat stone, called “ciappa”, closes a hole that can be used as chimney when needed. Testo a cura di Nicola Ferrarese, immagini di Nicola Ferrarese.

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