Nel fitto bosco sopra Mendatica Here started the local fast shipping Nel fitto bosco sopra Mendatica Not far from the seasonal village of Poilarocca is the departure of the ancient cableway that allowed the rapid transport downstream of loads to the nearest villages: Mendatica and Montegrosso Pian Latte.To find out more about the operation of the cableways, visit […]
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Casella near Passo di Conio
With a stone fence in front of the entrance The “caselle” are rural buildings characterized by a simple structure made of stones. Such huts were used by the shepherds and farmers as shelter and stable.Each maker had different needs and techniques: the “casella” next to the Passo di Conio shows a rare small fence in front of […]
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Gruppin bridge
A small architectural wonder Along trail connecting Mendatica with the Arrroscia waterfalls and Poilarocca you will pass over an incredible bridge, called Gruppin, or Gropin. Made up of an extremely thin arch, it has stood for centuries above the homonymous river. Testo a cura di Nicola Ferrarese, Fabrizio Sibilla, immagini di Nicola Ferrarese.
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Monte Pietravecchia
The peak of Nervia valley Monte Pietravecchia, 2038 mt, is the highest peak of the ridge between Val Nervia and Val Roja. Its northern slope is covered by a dense forest, crossed by a military road that leads to the remains of the field battery station, dating back to approximately 1880 andplaced at its top. Testo […]
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