Day 1

Arrival, dinner and accommodation in a *** Hotel in Limone Piemonte.

Day 2

Depart from Limone Piemonte (1400 m) - Climb towards the Col de Tende pass where the Via del Sale starts, the Centrale Fort, Cabanaira, Boaria Pass, Rifugio Don Barbera mountain hut, Navette woods, Monesi. Kilometre after kilometre of unpaved military roads with spectacular views, many types of woods and alpine meadows, karst areas and fortifications.
Dinner and accommodation.
Length: 53 km - Elevation 1,800 m (+) and 1,400 m (-)

Day 3

Departure from Monesi, climb to the Tanarello pass and Monte Saccarello (view of the sea in good weather). Descent to the Collardente pass (Napoleon's route), Bassa di Sanson and climb up to the Marta barracks and the Balcone di Marta belvedere (with the largest alpine fortification of the Alpine Wall). Return to the Bassa di Sanson and 20 km of descent on a spectacular dirt road towards the Roya Valley, arriving at La Brigue and St Dalmas de Tende.
Visit to the Museum of Wonders in Tende.
Dinner and accommodation.
Length: 50 km - Elevation 1,500 m (+) and 2,100 m (-)

Day 4

Departure from St Dalmas de Tende, climb towards Casterino and the Valley of Wonders, famous for its rock engravings. Arrival at Basse de Peyrafique, and return to the Col de Tende passing below the Fortress of the Abyss. Various options for the descent to Limone.
*Option for an additional dinner and night's accommodation in Limone Piemonte in a *** hotel
Length: 38 km - Elevation 1,500 m (+) and 1,200 m (-)