Liguria is a long and narrow strip of land with mountains that hug the seacoast and hillsides that rapidly rise in a thousand roads that become paths, mule tracks and, at times, simple trails.
These trails are perfect for biking, trekking or going off-road and combine a holiday with a full immersion in nature. The hinterland is fascinating, at times it opens onto the sea and at others onto panoramas that extend beyond the Alps and the Appennines.
One of these trails is historical and it is known as "Via del Sale" - the Salt Road. It is an ancient route by which salt in past was transported inland from Liguria.
This route is one of the most beautiful off the beaten track on the Ligurian Alps. It's not difficult and it winds through the italian and the french territory. You can reach altitudes higher than 2000 meters and due this, it is available only from July to September when the roads are clear of snow.
During the expedition you have the opportunity to see little towns, like Triora, the famous whitches village, La Brigue (a very pretty little mountain village located just off the main Roya Valley road) and Tende (an italian-style medieval town with houses grouped tightly together on the flank of the mountain).
The guides drove from the medieval villages to the roof of the Ligurian Alps, with spectacular views over the lush valleys down to the coast. From there you can even see Corsica island on a dry, clear day.
You can walk also on the Valle delle Meraviglie (Valley of Marvels) at about 2000 meters above sea level. The Valley has incredible scenery and contains remains of several paleolithic settlements.
Further information on hiking, biking, off road in Liguria are available on the new useful Beautiful Liguria website, at Outdoor Liguria http://www.beautiful-liguria.org
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