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Catalano – Melogno Central Fort loop from Calizzano

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Catalano – Melogno Central Fort loop from Calizzano

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Catalano – Melogno Central Fort loop from Calizzano

02:43

31.3km

680m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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16.4 km

Catalano

Highlight • Forest

Spectacular place!

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18.9 km

Corpo Forestale Information Board

Highlight • Rest Area

20.4 km

Foresta demaniale della Barbottina

Forest

22.1 km

Melogno Central Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

The Central Fort of Melogno, a building built on the hill of the same name, is part of the defensive system located between the upper Val Bormida and the Finalese …

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22.3 km

Bar Il Rifugio

Highlight • Cafe

The bar is right after the transition and is ideal for a short rest break. There is also something to eat there.

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24.8 km

Spring on the climb from Calizzano to Melogno

Highlight • Natural

Third source (second good) on the climb from Calizzano to Melogno

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26.0 km

Colle del Melogno Climb

Highlight • Climb

Beautiful road up through the forest. Partly there is still snow here.

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27.8 km

Tre Cannelle Fountain

Highlight • Natural Monument

Three cinnamons, good and fresh

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31.3 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

8.71 km

8.13 km

2.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

12.4 km

2.46 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,180 m)

Lowest point (650 m)

Weather

Sunday 30 August

25°C

15°C

12 %

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August 4, 2025,Anello Bardineto – Calizzano – Foresta della Barbottina – Bardineto

This circular route begins in Bardineto, in the heart of the Alta Val Bormida, and leads to the discovery of some of the most picturesque passes in the Ligurian hinterland.
You initially cycle on a paved road towards Calizzano, passing through beech and chestnut forests that offer coolness and relaxing views.

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Catalano – Melogno Central Fort loop from Calizzano

Catalano

Corpo Forestale Information Board

Melogno Pass and Fort

Melogno Central Fort

Bar Il Rifugio

Spring on the climb from Calizzano to Melogno

Colle del Melogno Climb

Tre Cannelle Fountain

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