Hiking - Mont Murìn Loop

This scenic loop on a dirt track is recommended in spring and autumn, although the tree cover along three-quarters of the route provides pleasant shade in the summer. Those who wish can extend the route to the small Almellina pass, a detour that requires more time and a good level of fitness.

The first part of the trail, which starts just above the Parc Murìn residential complex, is particularly noteworthy thanks to the presence of signs (installed in 2016) illustrating the main tree and shrub species of the area, with descriptions and anecdotes. You can learn to recognise and distinguish the different species of elm and maple, elderberry, silver fir, spruce, snowy mespilus, and tamarisk. You will also discover that the mountain pine, whose oil is extracted to treat rheumatism—the famous huile de marmottier,is also mistakenly called "marmot oil", which has led to the disappearance of many of these rodents, needlessly hunted for the virtues falsely attributed to their fat. Along the trail, there are two windswept viewpoints overlooking Limone and the upper Val Vermenagna, which connect the two abandoned hamlets of Tetti Veuva and Tetti Gallìn. A beautiful immersion in peace and nature, just a stone's throw from the centre of Limone.

Take the paved road that climbs towards the large residential complex (wooden sign for Murìn – Tetti Veuva). When you reach the buildings, you will come to a dirt path that veers off to the left and immediately enters the woods. The path is lined with botanical information signs, allowing for a few cultural stops along the way. Continuing along the path, you will notice the concrete structures of two unfinished, overgrown buildings above the road. Once past these two industrial skeletons, the track narrows into a path and reaches an intersection a few dozen metres later. Take the path on the right for a few minutes to reach a rocky viewpoint with a view of Limone and the surrounding hills. Retrace your steps to the main path and continue in the shade of beech trees, on a beautiful path lined with evergreen shrubs, whose very durable wood is known for making knife handles. You will soon reach the old hamlet of Tetto Veuva, which marks the end of the signs about the local plants, but instead offers a second well-maintained viewpoint equipped with a bench. Following the signs for Tetti Galìn and Colletto Almellina, head southeast to the junction for Galìn/Murìn and Colletto Almellina/Cros (a very interesting route, but longer and more strenuous). The path continues on the level towards the abandoned hamlet of Tetti Galìn, which you will reach quickly. In spring, the view is very bright, thanks to the blossoming cherry trees in front of the ruined houses that blend into the background of snow-capped peaks. The trail descends steeply with a series of switchbacks, first in the open, then in the shade of a row of fir trees, before crossing back through a deciduous woodland area filled with large and bustling anthills. At the next junction, turn right to pass under a small, equipped cliff face (small benches) before rejoining the original dirt path. All that remains is to cover the last section, climbing steeply back to the starting point of the loop.