The Colle del Quazzo (1090 m) is a mountain pass in the Ligurian Alps (Italy). It connects Garessio (Piedmont) with Calizzano (Liguria).
| Colle del Quazzo | |
|---|---|
 The pass in winter | |
| Elevation | 1,090 m (3,576 ft)[1] |
| Traversed by | S.P. 213 (CN), S.P. 47 (SV) |
| Location | Piedmont, Italy |
| Range | Ligurian Alps |
| Coordinates | 44°12′06″N 8°04′04″E / 44.20176°N 8.06765°E |
  Colle del Quazzo Location of the pass | |
Geography edit
The pass stands between Bric Meriano (NW, 1.251 m) and Bric verdiola (SE, 1.154 m). It belongs to the comune of Garessio and is located near its border with the ligurian comune of Calizzano. The pass connects the high part of Tanaro valley (North) with the valley of the Bormida.
Road access edit
The pass can be reached from Garessio following the SP nr.213. On the other side of the pass the road goes down till to the Ligurian border, where it takes the name of SP nr. 47 Calizzano - Garessio[2] and ends in Calizzano. Cyclists appreciate the climb because it crosses a pleasant woody area, car and truck traffic is very sparse and it offers some good views on the neighbouring mountains. The climb to Colle del Quazzo can be combined with Colle San Bernardo and Colle Scravaion thus making an interesting round-trip.[1] Colle del Quazzo is also frequented by motorcycle riders.[3]
Hiking edit
From the Colle del Quazzo starts a pedestrian track leading to Monte Spinarda, a popular hike both by summer and winter, when in case of snow is suitable for snowshoes.[4]
References edit
Media related to Colle del Quazzo at Wikimedia Commons
- ^ a b "Colle del Quazzo 1090 m (Cuneo)". www.massimoperlabici.eu (in Italian). Retrieved 2018-04-21.
- ^ "Strada Provinciale SP 47 Calizzano - Garessio" (in Italian). Provincia di Savona. Archived from the original on 2018-04-22. Retrieved 2018-04-21.
- ^ "Colle del Quazzo (Valico delle Case Quazzo)" (in Italian). Retrieved 2018-04-21.
- ^ "Spinarda (Monte) da Colle del Quazzo" (in Italian). Retrieved 2018-04-21.