It is located on the ridge dividing the drainage basins of Arroscia and Centa, both tributaries of the Ligurian Sea.

Its eastern side is mainly occupied by a large beech forest named Bosco di Rezzo.

[3] The pass during the II World War saw some fights between local partisans and Nazi fascist troops.

The road from Molini di Triora is considered enjoyable because it offers good views of the surrounding mountains and of the Italian Riviera and also for a very sparse car traffic.

[6] From the pass can be reached on foot Carmo di Brocchi and Monte Monega[7] (SW).