2. A balcony into the Mediterranean - Franco Italian Tour of Mont Gramando - Stage 2

From lower Torri, head north following the “balcone” path with white and red markers. Cross the bridge over the Bevera 94m and start along the climb. The path heads alongside some private properties before reaching the ridge and the village of Collabassa 309 m. Continue towards the north, still along the “balcone” path with white and red markers, pass a col at 324m and continue towards Olivetta via the Testa di Giauma climb 431m before going downhill to Olivetta 292m. After visiting the village, go along the access road and follow it towards Sospel. A few metres after the main junction, the path rises steeply to the right along the slope parallel to the road, reaching the geographical border 420m (border marker). Take the tarmacked road on the left towards Sospel for around 500m looking out for an ancient lime kiln and a 17th-century siphon bridge which are on your right. Leave the road straight after the bridge, taking the superb path at marker 443 which has an open view over the Bévéra gorges (botanical path). In 1 hour, you will be at the Caï bridge and at marker 89. Follow the little-used road (1 km) and continue along the GR to Sospel, across the wide plain until you reach the St-Gervais district and then along to the road, marker 101, using the GR markers as a guide.