Serpent Waterfall – Sword in the Stone of Beigua loop from Masone

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Serpent Waterfall – Sword in the Stone of Beigua loop from Masone

Moderate

4.5

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hikers

Serpent Waterfall – Sword in the Stone of Beigua loop from Masone

04:41

12.7km

560m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parco Naturale Regionale del Beigua

Beigua - Turchino

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.97 km

Serpent Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

The Cascata del Serpente is an enchanting natural spectacle immersed in the lush vegetation of the Ligurian Apennines. This waterfall, which takes its name from its sinuous shape, plunges with …

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4.70 km

Cascina Troia

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Wonder! a retreat with outdoor and indoor running water, fireplace and heaters!

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8.45 km

Madonna di Santeè d'Eva dër Brùe

Highlight • Religious Site

Ancient path recently restored by volunteers. Excellently signposted, a little treacherous. Thanks for the excellent work

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9.48 km

Masone Viewpoint

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Relatively simple excursion, to experience the paths of Masone and Valle Stura, a panoramic point set up by Andrea del Ronchetto and his friends, well signposted. Good idea.

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12.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.03 km

2.35 km

1.88 km

1.41 km

991 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.47 km

2.90 km

1.76 km

511 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

17°C

10°C

84 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

July 21, 2023,da Masone a Cascata del Serpente, Cascina Troia, Monte Badé, Spada nella roccia e ritorno a Masone

Tour challenging at times, above all because faced under strong wind with rain, a couple of points not very clear for the continuation, but full of suggestive areas.

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May 26, 2024,Cascata del Serpente – Spada nella roccia giro ad anello con partenza da Masone

Under the rock (of the sword), there is a story book where you can sign and put your thoughts... look carefully!

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July 23, 2024,Masone-spada nella roccia-cascina la Troia-cascata del serpente-Masone (giro ad anello)

Someone wrote on this path "to work off Sunday lunch"....NO! NO! NO!
It's a tough trail! The difference in altitude of 500m is all in the first 4km, then it climbs and pushes... finally arriving "at altitude" the part of the forest opens up and you walk along a very beautiful long mountain pasture, but then, from under the small …

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