Melogno Central Fort – Barbottina Forest loop from Agriturismo Ca di Voi

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Melogno Central Fort – Barbottina Forest loop from Agriturismo Ca di Voi

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Melogno Central Fort – Barbottina Forest loop from Agriturismo Ca di Voi

04:29

43.5km

1,250m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Monte Carmo - Monte Settepani

Waypoints

Start point

Guest House

Get Directions

11.6 km

Prà Sottana

Highlight • Trail

Nice climb that can be pedaled from the village of Osiglia (about 5 km); from Pra 'it is possible to go down to Riofreddo, or to go up towards Monte Camulera - Rocca del Morté or still go up towards Settepani

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20.0 km

Melogno Central Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

The Central Fort of Melogno, a building built on the hill of the same name, is part of the defensive system located between the upper Val Bormida and the Finalese hinterland wanted by the Royal Army to defend Lower Piedmont and the Ligurian Apennine chain from land attacks from the coast Ligurian. It was built between 1883 and 1895.

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21.6 km

Barbottina Forest

Highlight • Forest

The Barbottina Forest extends for 224 hectares between Colle del Melogno and Giogo di Giustenice, about 1000 meters above sea level. It is considered the best beech forest in Liguria and one of the most beautiful in Italy. Here, the regenerating green of these tall trees, whose trunk can reach 50 meters, awaits you all year round.

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23.0 km

State Forestry Corps - Barbagia Forests

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Fountain with drinking water. Drinkable water fountain.

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23.4 km

View from Crinale della Barbottina

Highlight • Viewpoint

View along the forest road

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25.0 km

Junction for Bric Agnellino Giogo Giustenice

Highlight • Trail

25.3 km

Catalano Meadow and Memorial Shrine

Highlight • Religious Site

In this area called Catalano there is a small votive aedicule as well as a small shelter with a table under a wooden canopy.

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28.6 km

Madonna Chapel in the Forest

Highlight • Religious Site

A welcome rest stop on the ascent from Bardineto to Giogo di Giustenice

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43.5 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.9 km

11.8 km

3.38 km

897 m

583 m

Surfaces

17.5 km

13.1 km

7.17 km

2.40 km

1.68 km

1.60 km

143 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,230 m)

Lowest point (630 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

18°C

9°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

June 6, 2024,Calizzano bardineto la foresta borbottina e il colle del melogno

Let's put it this way, this area and especially the melogno are a fog factory but compared to yesterday today was a little more lenient (fog and piggerellina were always there) but above all the last 5 km before the pass then I had to return to Calizzano always on dirt roads but the fog and the myriads of mud …

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