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Monte Vettore, Sibillini

Umbria

Monte Vettore (2,476 m) is the highest peak of the Monti Sibillini National Park — and the highest mountain in the Marche-Umbria Apennines. The Lago di Pilato below the summit is a small glacial lake with a species of fairy shrimp (Chirocephalus marchesonii) found only here on Earth. Apennine chamois on the ridges. The 2016 earthquake epicentre was below this summit. Wolf pack.

Duration
6 hours
Distance
14 km
Elevation
+1100 m
Best season
June – September

Highlights

  • Lago di Pilato — fairy shrimp species found nowhere else on Earth
  • 2016 earthquake epicentre — summit slightly changed
  • 2,476 m — highest peak of the Sibillini

With your dog

High mountain; dogs off-leash.