Places
Hike·Moderate·Sporty·Popular
Monte Cucco — Grotta e Vetta
Umbria
Monte Cucco (1,566 m) is the highest summit of the Umbrian Apennines north of the Sibillini. Below its wildflower summit plateau, the Grotta di Monte Cucco is Italy's fifth deepest cave system (922 m deep) with a 3 km accessible section. The summit walk across the eastern plateau in May is extraordinary for orchids — 30 species recorded within 1 km. Paragliders use the western ridge.
Duration
5 hours
Distance
13 km
Elevation
+700 m
Best season
May – October
Highlights
- Italy's fifth-deepest cave system at 922 m depth
- 30 orchid species within 1 km of summit plateau
- Wildflower meadow summit at 1,566 m
With your dog
Mountain trail; dogs on leash near cave entrance.
