HISTORICAL ROUTE
The Upper Salt Road is a spectacular unsealed former military road that connects the Piedmontese and French Alps to the Ligurian Sea. It winds its way along the mountainsides following the main Alpine watershed near the border between Italy and France, at altitudes between 1,800 and 2,100 metres, in a succession of Alpine crossings, bends and thrilling passes
The, entirely unsealed road, connects Limone Piemonte, in the province of Cuneo, with Monesi di Triora in the Ligurian mountains covering a total distance of approximately 30 kilometres. It is open to walkers, cyclists and motor vehicles (except on certain days of the week when the Via del Sale is open to walkers and cyclists only) during summer and autumn, after the snow has thawed.
DISCOVER THE ROUTE
UPPER SALT ROAD
Limone Piemonte, Ormea-Upega di Briga Alta, Triora, Pigna, La Brigue and Tende; these are joined by the access points from the Gesso and Pesio Valleys, reserved for hikers and mountain bikers. The ticket offices where tickets can be purchased on site are located in Limone Piemonte and Briga Alta.
Limone Piemonte, Ormea-Upega di Briga Alta, Triora, Pigna, La Brigue and Tende; these are joined by the access points from the Gesso and Pesio Valleys, reserved for hikers and mountain bikers. The ticket offices where tickets can be purchased on site are located in Limone Piemonte and Briga Alta.
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As established by the Ordinance of the Municipality of Limone Piemonte, please be advised that from Monday 21 September, the Alta Via del Sale will close at 6:00 pm.
Therefore, the last permitted entry will be at 4:00 pm.
Visitors are kindly requested to plan their journey accordingly, taking the above information into account.
Thank you for your cooperation.
