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Paysage vert au Col de Tende sur la Haute Route du Sel Col De Tende Haute Route Du Sel|
The High Salt Road
A voyage
between nature and authenticity
At an altitude of 2260m, the highest point of the route takes us deep into the Margaureis Mountain. The lunar landscape sets the scene for show-stopping limestone rocks and a hike to the top of Pointe Marguareis at 2600m… You can make a loop out of the trail and link the hamlet of Castérino, Col de Tende, Margaureis Mountain, Ligurian Alps Nature Park, Monte Saccarello and Notre-Dame des Fontaines in La Brigue. Straddling France and Italy, the road winds through authentic villages packed with tradition, unforgettable history, cultural and culinary heritage before running through a vast, well-preserved natural setting with astonishing biodiversity.
High Salt Road:
a hilltop route
You can do all sorts of things here: travel the route on quad bikes, motorbikes or 4x4s. For the full experience, some days are reserved for hikers and mountain cyclists. The sprawling scenery goes on forever and you really do have your head in the clouds. A wonderful hilltop route for an experience you’ll never forget.
Note:
Traffic is limited for cars and motorbikes from June to October.
Paysage vert de montagne au Col de Tende sur la Haute Route du Sel Col De Tende Haute Route Du Sel |
30km of trails at altitudes between 1800 and 2100 metres are accessible on the French side from the villages of La Brigue and Tende, and from Limone, Briga Alta, Triora and Pigna in Italy.
Legendary road
with incredible scenery
Set off from La Brigue or Tende and let the magical mountain scenery wash over you. The white rock stands out against the green mountain pastures and blue skies. This legendary road clings to the ridges on the Franco-Italian border. Both sides have incredible views of the Italian coast and Mount Bégo in the Valley of Wonders.
Note:
Please note that on Tuesdays and Thursdays the route is reserved for pedestrians and cyclists.
Useful information
2021 opening times
- Saturday June 19th-Sunday September 12th – opening times: 8am-8pm (6pm last entry)
- Monday September 13th-Sunday October 17th – opening times: 8am-8pm (4pm last entry)
- Tuesday and Thursday the road is closed to motor traffic.
How to get there
- from the Italian coast, from Ventimiglia to Arma di Taggia, head to the village of Triora then the Sanson Pass via Realdo and take the Passo Tanarello to Stazione Ingresso Via Del Sale, 18025 Briga alta CN,
- from Limone Piemonte, take Col de Tende and Stazione Ingresso Via Del Sale, 12015 Limone Piemonte CN, Italy
- from La Brigue via the Sanson Pass, then Tanarel and Stazione Ingresso Via Del Sale, 18025 Briga alta CN
To reach the Roya Valley
- Roya Valley Access
Having been severely impacted by Storm Alex, the Roya Valley and its villages are now ready to welcome you this summer! Road and rail links have been developed to offer you the best possible experience.
