Located on the main chain of the Alps it connects the basin of the Ligurian Sea (South of the pass) and the Po plain.
Near the saddle stands a picnic place and some information panels about the peculiarities of the surrounding environment.
The road from Borghetto Santo Spirito is considered an engaging climb and offers good views on the Italian Riviera.
Car traffic is very sparse but also motorbikers highly appreciate this stretch of road[5] It is part of a ciclist's racetrack called Anello dei tre gioghi (Ring of the three mountain passes) which also encompasses Colle Scravaion and Balestrino pass.
[6] Giogo di Toirano is the starting point of an Alta Via dei Monti Liguri section.