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The fortifications of Monte Saccarello

Cannons on the top of Liguria Monte Saccarello, 2200 m, is the highest peak in Liguria. In 1896 the Austro-Piedmontese army built on its top a fortified complex, armed with cannons oriented towards the French territory. Testo a cura di Claudio Cecchi, immagini di Fabio Zenoardo, Claudio Cecchi, Nicola Ferrarese, Corrado Agnese.Fonti:-DIFESE MILITARI ED EVENTI BELLICI […]

Centro Rionard

Part of the Vallo Alpino The Rionard fortification was built in 1938 within the 13th Caposaldo Marta defensive system.Located on the southern slope of the Rionard hill, had its entrance gate armed with a machine gun, a corridor with watertight doors leading to the soldier’s shelter, water deposit and ammunition reserve.From there another corridor led to […]

Balcone di Marta

Cima Marta, 2138 m, is located between Valle del Saorge and Valle Argentina. Due to its strategic position, it was chosen by the Austro-Piedmontese army for building defensive fortifications. Testo a cura di Claudio Cecchi, immagini di

Baraccamenti di Marta

Military barracks from the XIX century The six buildings of the Baraccamenti di Marta have been built since 1890 to house over 500 soldiers, 30 pack animals, ammunition and supplies. The complex was part of the defensive system at the border with France and served the entrenched camp, consisting of five artillery batteries (set of artillery […]

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 […]

Military barracks of Testa d’Alpe

The remains of an heavily fortified border The area between Testa d’Alpe and Monte Toraggio, often simply referred to as “Gouta”, has a remarkable naturalistic value thanks to its forest of Gouta-Testa d’Alpe.Between the first and second world war, the area became one of the most fortified in all the Alps, forming the Sottosettore V / […]

Foliage around Scarassan

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.

Casemates in the wood of Scarassa

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.

Monte Abellio

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 […]

Dragurina spring

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.

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