Places
Hike·Hard·Sporty·Hidden gem
Monte Marrone, Mainarde
Molise
Monte Marrone (1,770 m) was stormed in 1944 by the Italian Corpo di Liberazione, and a bronze "Cristo delle Mainarde" now stands on top. From Castelnuovo al Volturno the path climbs relentlessly through beech to the bald summit ridge, with the Mainarde wall, the Volturno valley and the PNALM peaks all around.
Duration
Full day
Distance
12 km
Elevation
+1100 m
Best season
June – October
Parking · Free
Free parking in Castelnuovo al Volturno; the path starts at the edge of the village.
Water
Spring on the lower path; the ridge is dry.
Highlights
- Cristo delle Mainarde summit statue
- WWII battlefield history
- Grandstand view of the Mainarde and PNALM
With your dog
Off-leash tolerated on the upper ridge; fit dogs only — steep and long.
