Places
Hike·Hard·Sporty·Hidden gem
Monte Cocuzzo, Catena Costiera
Calabria
Monte Cocuzzo (1,541 m) is the pyramidal high point of the Catena Costiera, the narrow mountain wall between the Crati valley and the sea. Paths from the Cosenza-side villages of Mendicino and Carolei climb through oak and beech to a rocky crest with a summit cross and, on a clear day, a view from Stromboli to the Sila.
Duration
5 hours
Distance
11 km
Elevation
+900 m
Best season
April – November
Parking · Free
Free parking above Mendicino or at the Colle di Mezzo trailhead on the ridge road.
Water
Spring on the lower path; the summit is dry.
Highlights
- Highest peak of the coastal chain
- Sea-and-valley double view
- Rocky summit with a cross
With your dog
Off-leash tolerated on the summit rocks away from grazing.
