Mount Bossea
The Serpentinite Ridge: Nature and Geology in Val Graveglia
Near the Gambatesa mine, in the municipality of Ne, rises a mountain ridge entirely composed of serpentinite. This distinctive rock substrate, with its dark tones and unique geological features, gives the landscape a striking and recognizable character, making the area a site of great natural interest within the Aveto Park.
A Trail Between Panoramas and Biodiversity
The site is accessible via a circular trail of the Aveto Park, guiding visitors along a route that combines scenic beauty with scientific discovery. Walking along the path, visitors can enjoy one of the most breathtaking views of Val Graveglia, while closely observing the plant cover typical of this unusual substrate.
Serpentinophytes: Plants of a Unique Habitat
The chemical and physical conditions of serpentinite soils support a highly specialized vegetation known as serpentinophytes, species adapted to nutrient-poor, mineral-rich terrains. This balance between rock and plant life transforms the ridge into an open-air natural laboratory, where geology and biodiversity are inseparably intertwined.
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