Forte Tagliata del Giovo
The Forte Tagliata del Giovo dominates the Colle del Giovo, rising above Pontinvrea as a stone reminder of a once-continuous defensive line guarding the approaches to Piedmont. Built around the early 20th century, the fort was designed to interrupt the main route at the Giovo pass, earning its name from the “tagliata” or cut in the road that it protected. Its defenses were once ringed by a moat and were only traversable via a drawbridge, a feature that emphasized its role as a strategic barrier. Originally part of a six-forte ensemble safeguarding Giovo Ligure, this position stood at a crossroads where the SS 334 and the PS 542 converge, making its location a natural choke point. In the early 1900s, as roadways expanded, portions of the fort were dismantled, and its defensive function waned. …
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