Nestled between the Ligurian hinterland and lower Piedmont, the Bormida Valley can be reached via roads, stations, and connections that connect it to neighboring regions. Here, you can orient yourself and learn how to easily reach your destination.
How to get to Val Bormida
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The Bormida Valley brings together 33 municipalities in a single territory made up of villages, nature, relationships and times to inhabit
by car
The Bormida Valley is easily reached by car from several directions, between Lower Piedmont and the Ligurian hinterland.
For those arriving from Turin or the Savona Riviera , the main route is the A6 Turin-Savona , which directly connects western Piedmont to Liguria.
For those coming from Genoa , Alessandria or from the north , the reference point is the A26, continuing on the ordinary roads towards the municipalities in the valley.
From Alba and the Langhe , the arrival is closer and passes through hilly roads that accompany the entrance to the territory in a natural way.
By plane
For those arriving by plane , the most convenient airports for reaching the Bormida Valley are generally Genoa , Turin , and, for the westernmost side, Cuneo Levaldigi . Genoa Airport is a good choice for those arriving from the Ligurian side or who also want to be close to the sea; Turin works well for those arriving from Piedmont and the north; Cuneo is especially useful for connections closer to the Alta Langa and the western sector of the valley. Once you land, the easiest way to continue is almost always by rental car , because the Bormida Valley is a sprawling territory, made up of 33 municipalities, villages, and secondary roads that are best traversed at your own pace and at a more leisurely pace.
By train
For those arriving by train , the Bormida Valley is best reached via the stations of Acqui Terme , Cairo Montenotte , and San Giuseppe di Cairo , which connect it to the main railway routes between Savona , Alessandria , Acqui, and Turin . Acqui Terme is a useful hub for the Piedmont side, while Cairo and San Giuseppe di Cairo are convenient for those entering from the Ligurian side or the Turin-Savona line. Once at the station, the journey usually continues by car, bus, or transfer , because the Bormida Valley is a sprawling territory, made up of 33 municipalities, villages, and secondary roads that require a more flexible final stretch.
