Stock photography picture of the Alta Via in the Ligurian Alps overloookking the French alps.

AP1CNJ - Licenced Caption the Alta Via in the Ligurian Alps overloookking the French alps. Description The Alta Via dei Monti Liguri is a long-distance high-level trail covering the length of Liguria, from Ventimiglia in the west all across the ridge-tops to Ceparana on the Tuscan border above La Spezia in the east, a total distance of some 440km. The mountains, which form the connection between the Alps and the Apennines, aren't high - rarely more than 1500m - and the scenic route, which makes full use of the many passes between peaks, is very popular with walkers. This area is close to the French border and was an old smuggling route – today people smugglers use these trails too Keywords Walking, walkers, Italia, Liguria, Italian, friends, middle, aged, countryside, views, walking, leisure, mountains, high, way, views, trees, walker, Italy, alps, summer, spring, exercise