Italy, Liguria and Piedmont, Italy
A historic road linking Genoa to the Piedmont plains through wooded Apennine ridgelines.
Length
30 km
In miles
18.6 mi
Driving time
33 min
Atlas rating
7.8 / 10
The run
Genova to Ovada, following the SS456. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Open year round in normal conditions, with the usual care after rain or frost.
Nearby
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Longer journeys
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