Ligurian Alps Ridge Walk from Rifugio Sanremo to Cima Garlenda

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Ligurian Alps Ridge Walk from Rifugio Sanremo to Cima Garlenda

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Ligurian Alps Ridge Walk from Rifugio Sanremo to Cima Garlenda

07:26

15.6km

1,100m

Hiking

Ridge walk through Ligurian Alps with stunning views of Mediterranean Sea and snow-capped peaks.

Last updated: July 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parco Naturale Regionale delle Alpi Liguri

Waypoints

Start point

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69 m

Bivacco Sanremo

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Although it is a bivouac, it is only accessible through booking with online payment which provides a code to open the armored door. Dormitory with 24 comfortable beds with pillow …

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903 m

Monte Cimanasso

Peak

1.40 km

Panoramic View of Monte Frontè from Passo di Garlenda

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Small valley immediately below the summit of Monte Frontè. The barracks, whose remains are visible, were military, for the firing positions of Saccarello.

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2.85 km

Garlenda Peak (2,141 m)

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A beautiful panoramic trail. Easy to walk but quite narrow in places and the slopes steep.

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3.09 km

Bypass trail around Cima Garlenda

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The path is clear but pay attention to the sides as the grass is very tall.

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3.60 km

From San Bernardo di Mendatica to the summit of Omo dell'Alpetta

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A beautiful panoramic trail. Narrow path but no great difficulties.

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7.76 km

Cima Garlenda Summit

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The descent is beautiful but also long and steep. Not for the faint-kneed. Hiking boots essential!

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15.6 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

2.86 km

175 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

159 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,090 m)

Lowest point (1,280 m)

Weather

Thursday 5 November

7°C

3°C

72 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

September 8, 2024,VA24R156 San Bernardo di Mendatica » Colla Melosa

Due to heavy rain and wind, stage 156 was abandoned at the Refugio La Terza.

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May 25, 2025,Escursione san Bernardo di Mendatica,cima dell' Omo,cima Garlenda,monte Fronte', passo Garlenda, ritorno a San Bernardo di Mendatica

There is an error in the measurement of the positive difference in altitude 2070 instead of the real 1070. (Maximum point reached Mount Fronte' height 2151 the departure was from San Bernardo di Mendatica 1262 above sea level)

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