Dal monte Argentea al mare - X Rossa

We set off from Voltri and head up, taking it easy on the Turchino, then climb up to Geremia via the AVML trail. We stop for a break at the mountain hut, and then follow the paved road to the Faiallo Pass. We don’t take the AVML, but instead climb to the summit, pass Cima Faiallo and Monte Reixa, and continue on until we reach the Argentea mountain hut. On this stretch, you’ll want to stop every now and then, get off your bike, and take in the breathtaking beauty.

After a nice, refreshing break at the refuge tables, we take the trail that starts below the refuge and reach the Gava Pass. Watch out—the highlight of the day is yet to come: Monte Tardie and its descent to Campenave, the famous X Rossa!

At this point, we climb Monte Tardie, then stay focused and head down to Campenave on the X Rossa. The first part has a few sections on solid rock where you need to be careful; at first, it’ll be tough to keep up the pace, but sooner or later it’ll feel like you’re flying over the increasingly sparse rocks. Once we reach the starting clearing of the lower X Rossa, we’ll tackle Sugarsu, a splendid finale to an amazing ride. We’ll arrive at the beach in Vesima, take the customary dip, and then head back to Voltri.

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