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A charming place steeped in history, it offers a beautiful view of Chiavari and the sea. The cobbled pavement, decorated with "rissêu" mosaics, typical of Tigullio and Liguria, adorns the churchyard in front of the church. Comfortable creuze (except for a few poorly maintained sections) allow for an easy visit, with two alternative routes back to Chiavari. From Ri Alto, the trail to Curlo di San Tommaso begins. The signposts are marked "Square Rosso Solida" (full red square) from the Ceive ascent next to the Chiavari cemetery, and the trail markers are two parallel red lines on the way down.

Partisans of the "Zelasco" Brigade (Garibaldi "Coduri" Division), after the liberation of Lavagna, attempted to cross the bridge over the Entella River on April 23-25, 1945, and persuade the German troops still barricaded in Chiavari to surrender. There were clashes and artillery fire; among the dead were: "Furio," the nom de guerre of Luigi Fè, born in Florence on November 7, 1929; "Otto," Marino Rugi, born in Livorno on November 24, 1919; and "Scorpione," Antonio Minucci, born in Reggio Calabria on November 7, 1924. The latter's nom de guerre is on the face of the pillar facing the house, which I didn't notice and therefore didn't photograph. I later learned about it from the local press, and in 2024 I received a photograph from Gianluigi Barale (last thumbnail), which shows that the marble slab with part of his name is mounted upside down. A plaque indicates the place of his death as the road that runs from Cavi di Lavagna up the Barassi stream. (c) https://www.chieracostui.com/costui/docs/search/schedaoltre.asp?ID=8158

The Entella forms the natural border between Lavagna and Chiavari. The Ponte della Libertà is one of three bridges connecting the two towns.

For almost the entire route you can enjoy a wonderful view of the Ligurian Sea

Mount Ramaceto (1,345 m a.s.l.) is located on the upper Via dei Monti Liguri. From its summit you can see Corsica. http://www.escursioniliguria.it/schede_monti/m_ramaceto.htm

To follow if you want to get to the sea

The Entella river is a watercourse that originates from the Sturla, Graveglia and Lavagna streams at the height of Carasco. The river bed divides the municipality of Chiavari from that of Lavagna. Along its banks you can see gulls, geese, ducks, swans, mallards, coots and many other species of sedentary or passing birds. For this reason, since 1988 the Entella River has been a protected Oasis by the Province of Genoa and has become part of the Natura 2000 Network of the European Union.

We are on the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri and follow it turning left on the wide grassy ridge of the mountain. Overcoming some steep stretches you arrive after about 40 minutes at the Cappelletta del Ramaceto located on the panoramic South-West peak at an altitude of 1320 m. The first refuge chapel was built by Gino Foppiano di Cicagna in 1949. It was ruined by lightning, then rebuilt by the Chiavari CAI in 1971. You can rest on two stone benches, while the structure has no door and can be a Spartan shelter in case of bad weather or for the night. From the top you can admire the tip of Portofino, Monte Fasce, the Manico del Lume, the Croce dei Fo, the Caucasus, the Maggiorasca, the Aiona, the Zatta, the Porcile and the Capenardo. A breathtaking 360 degree view where, on an exceptional day, you can see the Alps and Corsica.