Highlands and Alta Via

From Finale Ligure ride along the Aurelia road heading west until you reach Pietra Ligure, then follow the directions to Giustenice. Go along the river until the climb begins. Past the village, continue on the signposted dirt road as far as Giogo di Giustenice, at the foot of Monte Carmo, from where you follow the Alta Via signs in the direction of Colle del Melogno. Most of the elevation difference has been gained at this point and the route continues on a dirt road alternating very panoramic sections and views of the sea with sections immersed in majestic beech forests. From Colle del Melogno and the ruins of Napoleonic forts, descend towards Finale to the crossroads next to a restaurant. Turn left here, still following the Alta Via signs. Continue on asphalt until you reach the start of the road to Pian dei Corsi, on the left approaching the former NATO base. Follow the trail to Colla San Giacomo and pick up the dirt road on the right that, through a fast descent, leads down to the characteristic Rocche Bianche. The following descent takes you to Magnone from where, following the directions to Manie, you will soon reach a panoramic plateau overlooking the sea. Cross it and on the left you will find a road that takes you to Isasco and to the start of the final dirt road to Varigotti and Finale Ligure.