Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Popular
Monte Cimone, Appennino Modenese
Emilia-Romagna
Monte Cimone (2,165 m) near Sestola is the highest summit of the northern Apennines — a peak from which the Po plain, the Adriatic and Tuscany are all visible on clear days. Golden eagle has nested on the north face since 2009. Apennine chamois was reintroduced in 2014. The ski area below (Comprensorio Cimone) is the largest in Emilia-Romagna.
Duration
4 hours
Distance
10 km
Elevation
+600 m
Best season
June – October
Highlights
- Highest peak of northern Apennines — 2,165 m
- Golden eagle nesting on north face since 2009
- Po plain, Adriatic and Tuscany simultaneously from summit
With your dog
Mountain trail; dogs off-leash.
