Monte Cusna, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
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Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem

Monte Cusna, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano

Emilia-Romagna

Monte Cusna (2,121 m) is the dominant summit of the national park straddling the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. The long bald ridge is carpeted with species normally found further north — a glacial relic flora. Views reach the Po plain and Ligurian Sea.

Duration
5 hours
Distance
13 km
Elevation
+900 m
Best season
June – October

Highlights

  • Glacial relic flora
  • Po plain to sea panorama
  • Parco Nazionale dell'Appennino

With your dog

Open ridge and meadows; dogs off-leash fine above treeline.