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Beautiful landscapes immersed in nature, at times it seems like a lunar landscape

Highly recommended, stock up on water

It is the other name to define the Porta Sestrera, which separates the Pesio valley from the Ellero valley

High point at 2225 metres above sea level that connects the Pesio valley with the Ellero valley, and in about 2 hours of walking the path that passes through here connects the Piero Garelli refuge with the Havis de Giorgio refuge

As Gian Luca wrote, it's best to drive on Thursdays, otherwise you'll just be swallowing road dust from the vehicles that drive on the gravel. https://youtu.be/zjW_mgeyPfk

At the Rifugio Don Barbera, a large number of e-bikes can be charged (approx. 15-20). During peak season, the shed with the sockets is mercilessly overcrowded with bikes and it's a real shambles. Longer waiting times at the food counter. If you don't need to charge, I recommend driving on to the Rifugio Gardetta. Very chilled, great location, brutally fast food, very friendly staff https://youtu.be/zjW_mgeyPfk

The pass, actually just across the border, is the only way to get from the Monesi valley to the French side and the only cycle path.

The Tanarello pass rises on the border between Italy and France, at an altitude of 2,045 metres. It connects Val Roia in France with Val Tanaro in Italy. From here you can quickly reach Mount Tanarello and subsequently Mount Saccarello, one of the highest peaks in the area. The area offers dirt roads and trails, all great for running.