Autumn colors At the end of the summer, every nourishment reaches the trunk and roots of deciduous plants. Leaves then start to change their color, making a great final show. Testo a cura di Corrado Agnese, immagini di Nicola Ferrarese.
Vallo Alpino fortifications Colla Scarassan, 1224 mt, was part of Posizione di Resistenza del Vallo Alpino, the fortified line built between the two world wars near the French border. Along the military route it is possible to see many suggestive defensive fortifications. Testo a cura di Claudio Cecchi, immagini di Nicola Ferrarese.
Nature and history Monte Abellio, 1016 mt, hosts an unique biodiversity and important historical remains: traces of a pre-Roman frequentation, possible ruins of an ancient “castelliere” and the walls of a small medieval castle.On the path leading to the summit there’s a concrete building, probably part of the Vallo Alpino defensive system. Testo a cura di […]
An ancient water source Dragurina spring is along the Sentiero degli Alpini, on the side of Monte Toraggio that faces France. It’s one of the three fountains of the famous military trail, together with Itala and San Martino. Testo a cura di Nicola Ferrarese, immagini di Nicola Ferrarese.
Like Dolomites but with sea view Monte Toraggio, 1973 mt, can be reached by following the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri. Under its twin peaks lie the wide pastures of the Prato del Toraggio. Testo a cura di Claudio Cecchi, immagini di Nicola Ferrarese.
Between France and Italy Gola del Corvo, 1403 mt, also called Col du Corbeau, is located along the alpine ridge in the upper part of Val Nervia, at the border between Italy and France.Here the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri follows the military route connecting Sentiero degli Alpini with Passo Muratone.Along the route there is […]
Among olive groves and vineyards Morghe is sited along the ancient and panoramic trail that leads from Castello Doria to Perinaldo.The area is rich in Taggiasca olive groves and Rossese vineyards, from which the renowned Rossese di Dolceacqua red wine is obtained. Testo a cura di Ilaria Veneruso, immagini di Nicola Ferrarese.
Dominating the valley Perched above a high rocky ridge, the Doria Castle dominates the town of Dolceacqua and the first part of Nervia Valley.Built by the Counts of Ventimiglia in the 12th century, it was bought in 1270 by Oberto Doria, becoming the county’s main fort.Several times widened over the centuries, it was partially destroyed in […]
A jewel of lightness The Ponte Vecchio of Dolceacqua, with its unique 33-meter arch, is one of the emblems of the village.Built in the fifteenth century on the ruins of an older bridge, it has been described as a “jewel of lightness” by the impressionist painter Claude Monet, who portrays the structure in three canvases dated 1884.The […]
A perfect ground for the cultivation of Rossese In Val Nervia, between the eastern side of Monte Baraccone and the west side of Cima d’Aurin, there is an area characterized by a calcareous soil, subject to erosion. This particular composition forms spectacular badlands and makes a perfect ground for the cultivation of Rossese, a vine from which the […]
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