Saline Peak
Saline Peak
Guidders, get your legs ready: this time we’re heading to conquer Cima delle Saline, in the heart of the Marguareis Massif, on a spectacular loop trek from Carnino Superiore, Briga Alta (CN).
The experience
A 16 km route and around 1,300 meters of elevation gain await us through one of the most distinctive environments in the Ligurian Alps: vast high-altitude grasslands, wild valleys, limestone rocks sculpted by water, and spectacular karst landscapes that make this area completely different from the classic Alpine mountains.
From Carnino Superiore we’ll climb toward Passo delle Saline and from there head for the summit. The effort will be rewarded with an immense panorama: from the nearby Ellero Valley to the mountains of the Marguareis, and when the clear September air allows it, your gaze can stretch all the way to the blue of the sea.
But the summit will be only part of the adventure.
We’ll continue toward Pian Balaur, then descend through Colle del Pas and enter a valley with a decidedly wilder character, where we’ll also encounter the curious Saracco Volante, one of the most distinctive rock formations along the route.
Finally, we’ll reach Passo delle Mastrelle to complete our great loop and return toward Carnino.
And Guidders, keep your eyes open: we’re in territory where chamois are right at home. With a bit of luck, they’ll be the ones watching us from the rocks as we cross their realm.
⛰️ 1. Conquer Cima delle Saline A full day in the mountains, with 1,300 meters of elevation gain and a summit that rewards you with an incredibly wide panorama.
🪨 2. Walk through an incredible karst landscapeThe Marguareis Massif is characterized by limestone, sinkholes, and water-shaped formations that create an almost lunar environment.
🌊 3. Look from the Alps toward the seaOn the clearest September days, from the summit area the view can stretch from the Piedmont valleys all the way to the Ligurian horizon.
🦌 4. Enter the territory of the chamoisWe’ll walk through a high-altitude environment frequented by Alpine wildlife: spotting a chamois along the trail could be one of the most beautiful moments of the day.
🤝 5. Take on a real trek together with the Guidders16 km and 1,300 m D+ are even better when the effort, breaks, views, and final sense of achievement are shared with new mountain companions.
Book your spot and come discover one of the most spectacular corners of the Ligurian Alps together with the Guidders.
The Marguareis Massif is a mountain to explore, not simply to climb.
The limestone terrain has created a vast karst system of basins, sinkholes, cliffs, and plateaus that make the landscape surprising at every change of perspective.
This loop lets you cross several different environments in a single day.
From the grasslands above Carnino we’ll climb toward Passo delle Saline and the summit, then completely change scenery as we reach Pian Balaur, Colle del Pas, and Passo delle Mastrelle.
It’s a long and physically demanding trek, designed for fit Guidders who really want to walk for an entire day and discover one of the most distinctive mountains between Piedmont and Liguria.
How hard is it, really
What's included in the price
Itinerary
One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Apple MapsHow do you get to Carnino? By carpooling.
You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group. Contacts and costs are agreed between you: a seat isn't guaranteed.
What to bring
A list made for this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.
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