Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Popular
Monte Cucco, Umbria
Umbria
Monte Cucco (1,566 m) is the dominant peak of the Apennines above Gubbio, covered in vast meadows where paragliders launch and ravens soar. Directly beneath the summit, the Grotta di Monte Cucco is one of Italy's deepest cave systems at over 1,000 m depth. The views from the top take in the entire Gubbio amphitheatre.
Duration
5 hours
Distance
14 km
Elevation
+900 m
Best season
May – October
Highlights
- 1,000 m deep cave beneath the meadow
- Paraglider launch site
- Gubbio Roman amphitheatre below
With your dog
Open grassland ridge; dogs off-leash above treeline.
