Bric Gettina, Mountain summit in Liguria, Italy
Bric Gettina is a mountain peak in the Ligurian Prealps that rises to about 1,000 meters above sea level. The summit sits between two valleys with distinct characteristics and forms part of a ridge system.
During the Renaissance period, miners extracted silver from the slopes, creating extensive tunnel systems in the rock. This mining heritage remains visible in abandoned passageways throughout the mountainside.
The mountain is known locally for the valleys it divides and shapes the landscape identity of the region. Visitors notice this role quickly when exploring different sides and observing how the terrain changes on either side.
Hikes begin from an old stone building and follow untracked paths that wind through former mining areas. Expect rough terrain and bring good navigation skills as the routes are not clearly marked.
Inside the abandoned mining tunnels, visitors can find rare minerals such as cerussite and galena from the ore extraction era. These mineral deposits are visible within the old passageways throughout the mountain.
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