Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Popular
Gola dell'Infernaccio, Marche
Marche
The Gola dell'Infernaccio above Montemonaco in the Sibillini cuts 400 m into the limestone — one of the deepest gorges in the Apennines. The hermit Padre Ugolino lived in a cave inside the gorge for decades until his death in 2001. The path follows the Tenna river on ropes and handholds through the narrowest sections. Golden eagle and peregrine on the cliffs. Trout in the clear pools.
Duration
3 hours
Distance
7 km
Elevation
+350 m
Best season
April – October
Highlights
- Padre Ugolino — hermit monk lived in a cave here until 2001
- 400 m vertical gorge — one of deepest in the Apennines
- Golden eagle and peregrine nesting on the canyon walls
With your dog
River gorge trail; dogs off-leash.
