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2 Baiardo
This small town lies at the end of a Tips for Drivers
winding road, at 900 m (2,745 ft) Imperia. Road Map A4–5.
above sea level, just beyond the Length of tour: 50 km (31 miles).
Ghimbegna pass. It is overlooked by Time needed: one day.
the picturesque ruins of the church n Ceriana comune, Corso
of San Nicolò, which collapsed Italia 141, 0184 551 017.
during the earthquake that shook Baiardo comune, Via Roma, 0184
the town in 1887, killing hundreds of 673 054. Apricale IAT, Via Roma 1,
people in the process. There are 0184 208 641 (seasonal).
splendid views of the Maritime Alps Perinaldo IAT, Via Arco di Trionfo
from the terrace behind the church. 2, 0184 672 095. Vallecrosia Alta
comune, Via Orazio Raimondo 71,
0184 255 22 11.
Vallecrosia Alta: “U cantun de
R. Bonda l’antigu”, antiques and crafts
Monte Merlo
1014m (3,326 ft) market (2nd Sun of month).

Monte Neveia Key
835m (2,739 ft) Motorway
Tour route
Other roads
Monte Bignone
1,299m (4,030 ft) River
Peak
T. Armea
Monte Colma
649m (2,129 ft)
•
Borello
Genoa
A10
• Seborga

• Bussana
A10

• San Remo 0 kilometres 3
0 miles 3

1 Ceriana
This pretty mountain-top village lies in
the Valle Armea, 12 km (7 miles) north
of San Remo. Built in the Middle Ages
on the site of a Roman villa, Ceriana’s
old centre is still encircled by perfectly
preserved walls. Walking around the
narrow streets and alleys, visitors can
enjoy unexpected glimpses of the
surrounding countryside.

For hotels and restaurants in this area see pp182–3 and pp194–7

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