Monte Gottero

Monte Gottero is a mountain summit reaching 1639 meters on the border between Liguria and Emilia-Romagna. The peak features sandy rock formations and glacial cirques on its northern slopes that reveal the geological history of the region.

The mountain became strategically important in 1944 during World War II, when partisan forces clashed with Nazi-fascist troops for control. This battle left a lasting mark on the region and is commemorated by a memorial on the peak.

An iron cross stands at the summit, erected in 1933 by residents from the nearby town of Albareto. It shares the peak with a trigonometric marker and a memorial dedicated to wartime events.

Several routes lead to the peak, including paths from Passo di Centocroci, Passo dei Due Santi, and Foce di Adelano, all connected through the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri trail network. Hikers should prepare for mountain conditions and variable weather, which can change quickly regardless of the season.

On clear days, the summit offers views extending to Corsica, the Tuscan Archipelago, and distant Alpine ranges across the northern Mediterranean. These far-reaching vistas reveal the mountain's unique position at the boundary between sea and highlands.