At 1,473 meters above sea level, the peak of Mount Giarolo is on the so-called Ligurian Apennines but in the province of Alessandria, Piedmont. It is the northernmost point of the Antola chain and divides the Borbera and Curone valleys. On the summit there is a statue of Christ the Redeemer.

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Alberto Lionking

September 26, 2024

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The Feast of the Redeemer has been celebrated on Mount Giarolo since the beginning of the last century, when the first statue of the Redeemer was erected on August 11, 1901 (replaced with the new one exactly one hundred years later) in order to celebrate the 19th centenary of the birth of Christ. It was inaugurated by the Bishop of Tortona who, for the occasion, promoted a diocesan pilgrimage in which approximately 12,000 faithful participated. Since then, every year on the first Sunday of August tourists and faithful go to the top of the mountain to renew the tradition.

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June 21, 2023

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Up here, on Monte Giarolo, hikers will not find a classic summit cross that crowns many mountains. Rather, the figure of the risen Christ with a cross nimbus stands on a pedestal divided into two sections. Christ has raised one arm in greeting – or rather, in blessing – and with the other he is embracing the cross, the sign of suffering and death that he made a sign of victory over death through his resurrection.

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1. Monte Giarolo — Ring Tour

8.27km

03:00

520m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Monte Giarolo Summit Trail from Cantalupo Ligure (via Route 210)

16.4km

06:06

1,080m

Forest hike to Monte Giarolo's summit crowned by a Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking the Alps.

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3. Monte Costrone – Ezio Orsi Mountain Hut loop from Caldirola

14.9km

05:12

770m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Location: Albera Ligure, Alessandria, Piedmont, Italy

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Statue of Christ the Redeemer on Monte Giarolo

1. Monte Giarolo — Ring Tour

2. Monte Giarolo Summit Trail from Cantalupo Ligure (via Route 210)

3. Monte Costrone – Ezio Orsi Mountain Hut loop from Caldirola

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