Fontana Fredda

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  • Dog-friendly pitches on a mountain stud farm for Bardigiano horses
  • In the Arroscia Valley, 40 minutes’ drive from the Riviera di Ponente
  • Barbecue grill, woodburning stove and gas hobs on site
Up in some of the highest swathes of the Arroscia Valley is a getaway that really understands the art of ‘getting away’… A 40-minute drive from the palm-lined seafronts of the Riviera di Ponente, Fontana Fredda is a small mountain farm in Cosio di Arroscia in Imperia, only accessible along a one-kilometre dirt road by foot, mountain bike, horse, off-road vehicle or four-wheel drive. This remote and relaxing place is 1050 metres above sea level, and – as naturally happens in such gorgeous hilly landscapes – things like hiking, mountain biking, trout fishing, horse riding and saddle baptisms (lessons for first-time riders) are some of the activities available locally. If you want to try something slightly more unusual, ask the site about horse-watching experiences or a visit to a local wellness village. The base for your overnight tent stays is a stud farm for Bardigiano horses, a small horse breed from Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. The pitches are set around a stone hut, which was built around the year of 1930. During this time, the grandfather of the current owner’s husband moved to the area with his family to graze the flock and to cultivate wheat and lavender. Other ruined farmhouses from those times surround the farm, so there's a real sense of history to the whole area. Nowadays, the lower floor of the hut has a small rumpus room with a woodburning stove and gas hobs for guests to use. Outside is a barbecue grill – to pick up supplies for this, there's a small convenience store in the village just 15 minutes' walk away.

Site type

Tent pitches 5
Opens 1 May

Languages spoken

English

Finnish

Italian

Open from Wed, 1 May to

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Remote location

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Fontana Fredda

Via Al Monte

Cosio di Arroscia

Imperia

Italy

18023

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Rome CET (GMT+01:00)

GPS

44.08182°N
7.83431°W

Route directions

Once you reach the end of the track, the staff will meet you in the parking square and guide you the rest of the way.

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

There’s a lot to learn about the Arroscia Valley, home of the Pigato white wine from a former Genoan colony and well supplied with other food specialities like olive oil, garlic, chestnuts and peaches (which, of course, you must keep your eyes peeled for as you make your rounds…). High numbers of hiking trails graze the valley’s slopes. One of the most splendid stops is the Arroscia Waterfalls (half an hour's drive). Forte Centrale (10 minutes), a fort dating back to the late 1800s, is surrounded by hiking trails. If off-roading takes your fancy instead, head to Colle del Garezzo (40 minutes). The coast is also well within reach should you want to switch the slopes for the sand. The hilly hamlet of Imperia (40 minutes) has a busy beachfront and restaurants serving the likes of torta verde (a famed savoury tart).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Foce Rio Inferno 16.7 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Levante Cavalluccio Marino 16.7 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Marina Di S. Lorenzo 16.8 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Zona Garbella 16.9 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Foce Torrente Prino 16.9 mi Sea Poor Good Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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  • Does Fontana Fredda have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Fontana Fredda dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Fontana Fredda? There’s a lot to learn about the Arroscia Valley, home of the Pigato white wine from a former Genoan colony and well supplied with other food specialities like olive oil, garlic, chestnuts … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Fontana Fredda?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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