Monte Toraggio, Mountain summit in Ligurian Alps, Italy
Monte Toraggio is a mountain summit in the Ligurian Alps with two connected peaks that rise above the surrounding valleys. The limestone formations offer views toward the Ligurian Sea on clear days.
The name likely comes from the Latin 'Torevaius' and suggests the peak held religious significance in Roman times. Its position between two valleys made it strategically important across different periods of history.
The Sentiero degli Alpini trail, built between the two world wars, shows how soldiers once connected the valleys through this mountain pass. Hikers today can see the old fortified positions and engineering work embedded in the landscape.
The ascent can be reached via Provincial Road 64 from Bordighera to Pigna or through SP548 from Arma di Taggia along Valle Argentina. Sturdy footwear and plenty of water are essential, especially when hiking during warmer seasons.
The two peaks are only a few meters apart and mark a natural border between two major valleys of the region. This close proximity allows visitors to survey two valleys from a single vantage point.
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