Distance
3.4 km to summit
9.4 km total
Elevation
649 m start
1,163 m max
Vertical
525 m gain
Time
1 hr 29 min to summit
3 hr 5 min total
From Calizzano I reached Monte Merlo by a waymarked itinerary, partially on forestry roads and partially on footpaths. Coming back with a brief diversion I also reached Bric della Guardia, also covered by woods but not so prominent as Monte Merlo