Bric Agnellino, Mountain summit in the Ligurian Prealps, Liguria, Italy
Bric Agnellino is a 1,335-metre summit of the Ligurian Prealps, on the main Alpine chain about halfway between Colle del Melogno and Monte Carmo di Loano. Its top is the tripoint of Magliolo, Giustenice and Bardineto, with a topographic prominence of 220 metres. The eastern side drops in the reddish rock buttress of the Balzi Rossi.
The area around Bric Agnellino saw armed clashes during Napoleon Bonaparte's Italian Campaign. The summit marks the tripoint of Magliolo, Giustenice and Bardineto, and its 220 m of topographic prominence made it a natural reference point on the main Alpine chain between Colle del Melogno and Monte Carmo di Loano.
The Ferrata degli Artisti, a via ferrata on the eastern face, climbs the Balzi Rossi ridge, whose name comes from the reddish colour of its rocks. It is the mountain's best-known climbing route and gives access to the summit from the rock face.
Hikers can reach the summit through marked trails starting from various towns in the surrounding area. The best conditions for climbing are during the summer months when the paths are dry and most accessible.
The mountain is known for its distinctive red-colored rock formations along the Balzi Rossi ridge, visible from multiple climbing routes. This reddish stone gives the summit a unique appearance that sets it apart from neighboring peaks.
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