Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Monte Solenne, Valnerina
Umbria
From the Nera valley floor a mule path climbs the wooded flank of Monte Solenne (1,286 m) to open pasture on top. The whole Valnerina is laid out below — Ferentillo, the castle-villages, the Nera's meanders — with the Sibillini beyond and, west, the Martani and Terni basin.
Duration
4 hours
Distance
10 km
Elevation
+700 m
Best season
April – November
Parking · Free
Free parking in Scheggino or Sant'Anatolia di Narco.
Water
Fountains in the villages; the ridge is dry.
Highlights
- Steep climb from the Nera valley floor
- Panorama along the whole Valnerina
- Open summit pasture
With your dog
Off-leash tolerated on the summit ridge away from the pasture huts.
