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Monte Figogna

Coordinates: 44°29′24″N 8°51′47″E / 44.49°N 8.863°E / 44.49; 8.863
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Monte Figogna
Highest point
Elevation804 m (2,638 ft)[1]
Coordinates44°29′24″N 8°51′47″E / 44.49°N 8.863°E / 44.49; 8.863
Geography
Monte Figogna is located in Italy
Monte Figogna
Monte Figogna
location in Italy
LocationLiguria, Italy
Parent rangeLigurian Apennines

Monte Figogna is a mountain in Liguria, northern Italy, part of the Ligurian Apennines. It is located in the Municipality of Ceranesi, about 20 km from the city of Genoa. It lies at an altitude of 804 metres. In Ligurian, the mountain is called Monte Fighêugna.

On its top is located the shrine of Nostra Signora della Guardia, one of the most important Catholic place of pilgrimage in Liguria.

References

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  1. ^ I.G.C. - Carta dei sentieri 1:50.000 n. 16 Genova - Varazze -Ovada