Holiday apartment in Calvo: Bevera Valley and Monte Grammondo

Calvo is one of the districts of Ventimiglia along the Bevera Valley and is located on the left bank of the lower Bevera.

Between the Border Ridge and the Bévèra Valley

The landscape is particularly vividly revealed on the first stage of the Franco-Italian tour “Un balcone sul Mediterraneo” via Mont Gramondo. The stage follows the border ridge, passes through several hamlets shaped by olive groves and descends into the Bévèra Valley. As a result, the area around Calvo has a clear succession of high trail, rural settlements and valley landscape.

Hiking trails from Calvo

The route of this tour also incorporates Calvo directly into the sequence of trails: On the first stage, the route passes through San Pancrazio, turns onto a track in the village of Calvo that quickly becomes a trail, and runs parallel to the Bevera towards Torri.

The hike to Monte Grammondo begins in Calvo by crossing the bridge over the Bevera. It then follows the paved road towards Serro Inferiore and Serro Superiore. After approximately 1.5 km, the route leaves the road at a bend and continues along the gravel track marked “via Grammondo”. A few metres after the bend, a short, marked trail leads in about 10 minutes to the Italian summit of Monte Grammondo at 1,379 m. At approximately 1,250 m, the route joins from the right at a bend with a trail coming from Olivetta San Michele. The change from asphalt to gravel track and later to the marked trail provides a concrete reference point for dividing up the ascent. The distance to the bend offers a point of orientation when planning this section of the route. The different surfaces make it possible to plan the hike in sections in Calvo.

Local history and Chiesa San Pancrazio

One of the cultural points of interest is the Chiesa San Pancrazio in Calvo, which has an organ. The place name also tells of earlier forms of the name: “Calvi” is recorded for 1618, and “li Calvi” for 1655. Earlier settlements associated with Calvo were located on the lower slopes of Colla Rossa near the Vallone del Cornà. Thus, alongside its trails, Calvo can also be discovered through its names, church and settlement history.

Calvo as a base for planning your trip

From Ventimiglia, follow the signs to Bevera, Calvo and Torri; Calvo is approximately 5 km from Ventimiglia. When choosing a holiday apartment in Calvo, you can compare this location and the hike to Monte Grammondo beginning in Calvo with your planned excursions.

Other places for your planning

For further options, you can also view Pompeiana, Cartari, Aurigo, Seborga, Pieve Di Teco, Diano Castello, Ville San Sebastiano and Prela Castello.

To the higher-level travel overview: Imperia.