The Top 20 Mountain Passes in Liguria
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Liguria and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: October 1, 2025
St. James Pass is located on the watershed between the Po Valley and the Ligurian Sea and was an important crossing point during the Middle Ages for travelers and merchants …
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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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High above the valley (here Col ..) you can see the olive groves around Imperia.
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to avoid on Saturday and Sunday for too many bikes that run !!!!! then after the pass you continue and at the first deviation you proceed to Levanto from where …
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Apennine pass between the municipalities of Mele and Masone, both in the province of Genoa, the Turchino is one of the symbolic climbs of the Milan-Sanremo. Since the 1950s, the …
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very nice ride to do in MTB even if with the muscle it becomes challenging. It is always open to bikes and on foot but I highly recommend doing it …
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The Passo della Forcella is a real pass from one side only. Coming from the coast begins the long climb at Borzonasca, passing through the entire Val Sturla in the …
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Beautiful step that starts from Varese Ligure and in 12 km of ascent it goes up to 1000 meters of the brow.
Regular ascent very exposed to the sun but …
Regular ascent very exposed to the sun but …
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Crossing point of the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri and starting point for excursions to the Penna and Aiona mountains.
The history of this place seems to be linked to …
The history of this place seems to be linked to …
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An ascent (or descent;)) that has several access points: from Borgonovo Ligure, from La Spezia Val di Vara and the easiest from Emilia (Santa maria del Taro).
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