Framura (Setta) - Ressa - Foce del Prato - Monte Serra - Case Serra (REL route GSPA65162VE)

This itinerary is an evocative and unspoilt rural connection entirely within the municipality of Framura, ideal for discovering the wooded and mountainous character of the eastern Ligurian Riviera. The route starts from the historic village of Setta, a characteristic medieval settlement with typical Ligurian tower houses, and begins climbing inland through the nearby locality of Ressa. From here, the trail leaves the main settlements and enters a lush, dense natural environment, climbing gradually among cultivated terraces and Mediterranean scrub until it reaches Foce del Prato at 320 metres above sea level, a strategic wooded pass known for pastures and historic agro-pastoral activities. From this junction, the route climbs the slopes and skirts the ridge line of Monte Serra, often marked on local maps as Monte Serro, with a maximum elevation of approximately 421 metres. This protected natural area offers extraordinary two-sided views over the Apennines and the open sea. The hike then gently descends the opposite slope to the historic Case Serra, also known as Case Serro, a small rural cluster isolated among chestnut woods and overlooking the valley towards Deiva Marina.

• Official mapping-management notice: in the official register of the Liguria Region, this inland route is marked with the note "trail markers absent". Although the track follows visible old mule paths and broad forest roads near Foce del Prato, horizontal trail markers, including the traditional red-and-white signs, may be limited or faded. The use of a GPS device with offline maps, such as OpenStreetMap, is strongly recommended to avoid missing the correct woodland junctions.
• Wear hiking shoes with a lugged sole: the unpaved forest surface near Case Serra accumulates mud and a thick layer of damp leaves during rainy months and becomes slippery.
• There are no certified public drinking-water sources along the mountain route. Carry a complete supply from the starting point in Setta.