A thousand paths, four steps, one destination

Io torsero regIonaL naturaL reserVe
area: 4 hectares
Description of the territory
The valley of Rio Torsero, behind the hamlet of Ceriale, is extremely important from a paleontological
point of view, because it houses a rich settlement of deposit of fossils dated back to the Pliocene period,
especially bivalves and gastropods, known among the experts and enthusiasts worldwide, for the exceptional
preservation state and abundance. In the recently renovated “Silvio Lai” museum, it is possible to admire the
collection coming from the Reserve and to literally discover, the meaning of palaeontology and the precious
contribution for the understanding of the geology of a territory. Around the Museum, there is the “fossil
garden”: a trip back in time to discover the vegetable evolution.
How to get there
By car: highway A10 Genoa- Ventimiglia (Albenga toll booth), then follow for Ceriale;
By train: Genoa- Ventimiglia line (Ceriale station)
Hospitality
Ceriale: 2 residences, 10 hotels, 5 flats, 8 camping grounds, 2 inns.
Tourist amenity
The bed of the Torsero river- Parks of the Region of Liguria Archive photograph
Municipalities involved: Ceriale
Managed by: Municipality of Ceriale (SV) - Tel. +39 0182 990024 - Fax +39 0182 991461
Information points: Tourist Information Office, Via Aurelia - Tel. +39 0182 993007
Pro Loco Ceriale, Lungomare Diaz - Tel. +39 0182 932058
Historical villages and other attractions
In addition to the historic centre of Ceriale, the hamlet of Peagna, settlement of ancient and noble families,
houses an important library specialized in books concerning Ligurian topics, and at the end of August, every
year, it hosts the “Libri di Liguria” exhibition.
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