Ciaixe - San Giacomo

2 hours - 2 climbs

It is also known as Strada degli Olandesi.


Cycling Lodge San Biagio della Cima

Camporosso

San Giacomo

Ciaixe

Rocchetta Nervina

Dolceaqua

San Gregorio gravel climb

Cycling Lodge San Biagio della Cima


bicycle

Some parts are not paved. A gravel bicycle has some advantages.


Ciaixe

Ciaixe is a small hamlet (frazione) in the municipality of Camporosso, located in the Province of Imperia within the Liguria region of Italy. Situated in the hills above the Nervia Valley, it is known as a quiet residential area with scenic, hilly terrain popular for hiking and outdoor trails, notably near the Madonna della Neve church. 

Key details about Ciaixe include:

Location: Situated in the western Ligurian region of Imperia, inland from the coastal town of Ventimiglia.

Setting: A rural, hilly locality characterized by Mediterranean vegetation and traditional Ligurian, rustic architecture.

History/Culture: It is historically associated with a "monks' path" used to connect local religious and agricultural sites, including the area of S. Cristoforo.

Tourism: Known for nature walks and hiking trails, such as the circular path from San Giacomo to Madonna della Neve, which is approximately 9.5 km.