Teglia Pass, the pass in the heart of the Ligurian Alps

Not to be missed

For sports enthusiasts, it is immediate to think of the numerous paths for those who want to do some healthy mountain trekking, but it should not be forgotten that this scenic road is also really loved by Ligurian cyclists, as it is quiet, not at all trafficked and, of course, surrounded by an extraordinary landscape setting. And, yet, there are numerous passing towns, such as Andagna, Drego and Rezzo (once you bypass the pass) at which to find support points.

A bit of history

The ancient Strada Marenca, a fundamental route of communication, especially in medieval times, between Imperia and, more generally, the Riviera di Ponente with the Monregalese Valleys of the deep Ligurian hinterland, passed through this pass. The paths leading from the sea along the ridges of the Arroscia, Argentina, Prelà, Impero, and Maro valleys were mainly used to transport salt, essential for food preservation, tanning hides and feeding animals. And, however, there is archaeological evidence of an even more ancient, prehistoric frequentation: the Menhir.

Curiosities

Arriving at the top of the pass, between Mount Pizzo (1417 m) and Mount Fenaira (1457 m), we look for the path that leads to the Mezzaluna Pass, from which we can also admire the beech forest of the "Bosco di Rezzo," but we have little time. We are unable to find it. Too bad, because once we reach the locality of "Ciotta di San Lorenzo" (Molini di Triora) we can admire a huge megalith, called Menhir, which in Breton means "elongated stone." The altar boulder, now tilted on its side, is evidence of an ancient pastoral settlement, testifying to the passage of man since prehistoric times.