Marithè Girbaud Outlet

February 24, 2008: Crocetta d ' Orero

We left the station Genoa Bolzaneto and we covered a stretch of flat road about 7 km, which Manesseno before entering the river valley towards Secca Serra Riccò. From Pedemonte begins a gentle uphill stretch of 8 km to the pass of the spreader Orero. The climb is steady but contrary to the information received, the traffic has been felt, perhaps for the good day or maybe because the place is suitable for long trips.
After we got off at the pass box for a quick look at the train station of Genova - Casella, before taking the road home. We climbed back in Crocetta of Orero and we deviated to the left to Sant'Olcese. Here is a truly impressive stretch! The traffic-free street with asphalt and in good condition, a wide view on views are always different. We ate down the street with eyes and legs! After we have thrown in the descent through the villages of Sant'Olcese, with some really tight curves rather lively, safe fun!
And after all this ... alas, we ended up in Manesseno, and without being able to use the shortcut of going (one-way towards the valley) we had to cross the roads, the railway station to return to Bolzaneto.
It 's a pity that, in the name of industrialization, some parts of the city have been sacrificed so heavily in their scenic beauty just because they are far from the center. Countries such as Bolzaneto Manesseno, Serra Riccò, while surrounded by mountains, very beautiful, are experiencing the deterioration of neighborhoods ignored by the government which is expressed in asphalt filled with potholes and patched as best, traffic congestion, no care of the urban landscape and with evident visual degradation of the riverbed that is the buildings that overlook the valley.