Giogo di Toirano


The Giogo di Toirano is a mountain pass in the Province of Savona. It connects Toirano with Bardineto.

Toponimy

In Italian the main meaning of giogo is yoke, but it also means gap, mountain pass; Toirano is a village on the southern side of the pass.

Geography

The pass stands between Monte Sebanco and Bric Pagliarina. Located on the main chain of the Alps it connects the basin of the Ligurian Sea and the Po plain.
Its northern side is mainly occupied by beech woods, while the southern side is drier and warmer. Near the saddle stands a picnic place and some information panels about the peculiarities of the surrounding environment. The pass can be reached following the provincial road nr.60 Borghetto Santo Spirito - Bardineto.

Cycling and hiking

The Giogo di Toirano is a popular cyclists' climb. The road from Borghetto Santo Spirito is considered an engaging climb and offers good views on the Italian Riviera. Car traffic is very sparse but also motorbikers highly appreciate this stretch of road It is part of a ciclist's racetrack called Anello dei tre gioghi which also encompasses Colle Scravaion and Balestrino pass.
Giogo di Toirano is the starting point of an Alta Via dei Monti Liguri section.