Cima Garlenda


Cima Garlenda is a mountain of the Ligurian Alps, in Italy. After Monte Saccarello and Monte Frontè it is the third Ligurian summit.

Geography

The mountain is located in the province of Imperia, in Liguria. In the SOIUSA it belongs to the Nodo del Monte Saccarello. Cima Garlenda is located on the main chain of the Alps between Tanaro and Arroscia valleys, and is divided from the neighbouring Monte Frontè by Passo Frontè.

History

The slopes of Cima Garlenda were deforested during past centuries in order to increase pasture land. The lower part of the mountain was mainly used by cattle while is upper part was mainly grazed by sheep and goats. The slopes of the mountain belonging to Arroscia Valley are still used for grazing.

Access to the summit

The summit of Cima Garlenda can easily be accessed following an unmarked track starting from passo Frontè, which is accessible by the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri, a long-distance trail from Ventimiglia to Bolano. Its wide summit can also be accessed by mountain bike.

Mountain huts

Conservation

The southern side of the mountain since 2007 is included in the Parco naturale regionale delle Alpi Liguri.