Places
Hike·Moderate·Sporty·Hidden gem
Monte Penna, Val d'Aveto
Liguria
Monte Penna is a great fin of serpentine rock rising above the beech forests of the upper Aveto. A path from Prato della Cipolla climbs to the base, then an easy hands-on scramble gains the 1,735 m summit and its wide view over the Ligurian and Emilian Apennine. Golden eagles nest on the cliffs.
Duration
3–4 hours
Distance
7 km
Elevation
+450 m
Best season
May – October
Parking · Free
Free parking at Prato della Cipolla above Santo Stefano d'Aveto.
Water
Spring at Prato della Cipolla; the climb is dry.
Highlights
- Serpentine rock tower
- Short scramble to the summit
- Golden eagles and wolves in the park
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome; loose rock and an easy scramble on the summit block.
