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This is a really lovely hike in the Argentina valley along the old borders of the then Republic of Genoa and the Piedmont Reign. We leave the car in the pretty village of Carpasio and walk to the top where the old chapel is. We cross the B-road and immerse ourselves in lovely woods on an old muletrack. This section is quite steep and will require a good level of fitness. The path carries on through the welcome shade of woodland and then peters out to grassland where we arrive at the proximity of a spring water site. We then carry on north-west and eventually arrive at Passo Caranche, situated at 962 m a.s.l. We then enter beautiful thick beech and hornbeam woodland and after a long pleasant descent we reach the tiny hamlet of Fontanili. Here the view is truly stunning of the valley around. There is a fountain and bench, ideal for a welcome break. From here we then take a steep muletrack directing us to the village of Glori.
Just before the village there is a sign marking the old border. We can take an optional short visit to Glori, and then turn left in the opposite direction where, after crossing a nice wooden bridge we arrive soon after to the pretty sanctuary of the Madonna of Lourdes: this is another lovely spot for a rest.
We then climb up a clearly defined path through lovely water features and rock formations, until we reach a fairly flat summit and take one of the paths that in about an hour will lead us back to Carpasio. |
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Please note that this is quite a strenuous walk with paths that at times will require clearing from overgrown vegetation, but has it's rewards with the peace and remoteness of the area. |
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