According to the SOIUSA (International Standardized Mountain Subdivision of the Alps) the mountain can be classified in the following way:[5]
main part = Western Alps; major sector = South Western Alps, section = Ligurian Alps, subsection = Prealpi Liguri
supergroup = Catena Settepani-Carmo-Armetta, group = Gruppo del Monte Settepani, subgroup = Costiera del Monte Settepani, code = I/A-1.I-A.1.b
Geology
A well known geological feature of Monte Camulera is porphyrycquartz lens wedged in a matrix of besimaudite,[6] an igneous rock typical of the surrounding area.[7] This rocky outcrop, roughly round-shaped, has been interpreted as the intersection of an ancient volcanic pipe with the present-day earth surface.[8]
History
Memorial tablet to the fallen partisans
A stone plaque in memory of five fallen partisans is located not faraway from the summit of the mountain, on the slopes facing Bormida di Millesimo valley.[9] In November 29 of 1944 Angelo Bevilacqua, Actis Grande Stelio, Giacomo Pesce, Vincenzo Girello, Roberto De Cicco e Marino Risaliti[10] were captured by fascist troops of the Black Brigades. After being interrogated and tortured they were shot dead by a firing squad on the spot. Their corpses were retrieved by inhabitants of the area and are now buried in the Zinola graveyard (Savona). Veteran associations use to organize visits to the memorial and other initiatives to remember the fallen partisans.[11]
The summit of monte Camulera can be easily attained by footpath. Different ways star from some village in the municipality of Osiglia,.[12] In one and a half hours' walk the mountain can also be reached from Riofreddo, a village in the municipality of Murialdo,[13] or also, with a longer hike, from the centre of the municipality.[12]
Nature conservation
The mountain is included into the Area protetta Provinciale Monte Camulera, a nature protected area established by the Provincia di Savona, encompassing 490 ha.[14]
