Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Monte Simone, Montefeltro
Emilia-Romagna
Sasso Simone and Simoncello are two extraordinary flat-topped sandstone mesas rising from the Montefeltro hills. Their summits hold the ruins of a Renaissance fortress city planned but never completed by Francesco Maria II della Rovere. The surrounding meadow and oak landscape is pure Piero della Francesca.
Duration
4 hours
Distance
10 km
Elevation
+500 m
Best season
April – October
Highlights
- Renaissance fortress ruins on mesa
- Piero della Francesca landscape
- Birdwatching — golden eagle area
With your dog
Open ridge paths; dogs welcome.
