Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Monte dell'Ascensione, Piceno
Marche
Monte dell'Ascensione (1,100 m) near Offida is one of the most isolated peaks in Marche — rising alone above the Piceno hills between the sea and the Sibillini. The panorama from the summit is exceptional: Adriatic coast 15 km east, Monti Sibillini 25 km west, Gran Sasso visible in Abruzzo. The access from Rotella passes through Montepulciano clay badlands (calanchi). Wild orchids in April–May.
Duration
4 hours
Distance
10 km
Elevation
+600 m
Best season
March – October
Highlights
- Adriatic coast east, Monti Sibillini west, Gran Sasso south simultaneously
- Rotella calanchi — clay badland landscape on the approach
- Wild orchids April–May on the mountain approach slopes
With your dog
Mountain trail; dogs off-leash.
