Ligurian Alps

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The Ligurian Alps are a mountain range in Italy. They form the south-western extremity of the Alps, separated from the Apennines by the Colle di Cadibona. The Col de Tende separates them from the Maritime Alps. They form the border between Piedmont in the north and Liguria in the south.

The Ligurian Alps are drained by the river Tanaro and other tributaries of the Po on the Piemontese side; by several smaller rivers that flow directly to the Mediterranean Sea on the Ligurian side.

The chief peaks of the Ligurian Alps are Punta Marguareis (2650 m) and Monte Mongioie (2630 m). There are several other peaks over 2000 m. Passes in the Ligurian Alps are listed below.

name location type elevation (m)
Colle di Cadibona Savona to Ceva highway 436
Colle di Melogno Finale Ligure to Ceva road 1028
Colle San Bernardo Albenga to Garessio road 957
Colle di Nava Imperia to Ormea road 934
Col de Tende Tende to Cuneo road 1870

Coordinates: 44°10′N 8°05′E

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