Alta Via dei Monti Liguri — Western High Route (Ventimiglia to Colle di Nava)
~5 days · 46.1 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri — Western High Route (Ventimiglia to Colle di Nava) is known for
The celebrated sea-to-summits opening of the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri, the ~440 km ridge route spanning the length of Liguria. This section (stages AV01–AV07 of 43) climbs from the Mediterranean at Ventimiglia through the Ligurian Alps past Monte Toraggio, crosses the flank of Monte Saccarello (2201 m, Liguria's highest peak) — the stretch most often cited as the route's finest, with the ridge above 2000 m and views from the Maritime Alps to the sea — and descends via San Bernardo di Mendatica to Colle di Nava. Huts en route include Rifugio Allavena (Colla Melosa) and Rifugio Sanremo.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 23 ft to 7,047 ft over 46.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 22.3 mi · 49%
- Downhill 13.8 mi · 30%
- Flat 9.2 mi · 20%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri — Western High Route (Ventimiglia to Colle di Nava)?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri — Western High Route (Ventimiglia to Colle di Nava) scores 43/100, a relative rating across the 569 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Best season & permits
Official trail & permit info
Always confirm current conditions, closures, and permit rules with the managing authority before your trip.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri — Western High Route (Ventimiglia to Colle di Nava) take?
Most backpackers hike the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri — Western High Route (Ventimiglia to Colle di Nava) in about 5 days (4 nights out) over its 46.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri — Western High Route (Ventimiglia to Colle di Nava)?
The Alta Via dei Monti Liguri — Western High Route (Ventimiglia to Colle di Nava) climbs roughly 13,939 ft total — about 302 ft per mile, topping out near 7,086 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry and stats derived from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.