Foce Trip Overview
A thrilling ascent. Joy, amazement and admiration for the magnificent nature of this corner of the Sibillini Mountains National Park. The emotions are unique, the effort is there but the experience of our guides and the excellent company is always of great help. The ascent from Foce di Montemonaco to Lake Pilato is one of the most spectacular itineraries in central Italy. The valley of the lake is really interesting, where traces of ancient glacial cirques are still visible and where Pizzo del Diavolo dominates the landscape. Lake Pilato is called with a pinch of irony the “lake with glasses” for the shape of its complementary and communicating reservoirs in the periods of greatest presence of water. Among the many elements of interest of the day, the biology of the famous Chirocefalo di Marchesoni and the suggestive legend linked to the name of the lake …
Additional Info
Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Foce, Italy
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Hiking & Camping
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A thrilling ascent. Joy, amazement and admiration for the magnificent nature of this corner of the Sibillini Mountains National Park. The emotions are unique, the effort is there but the experience of our guides and the excellent company is always of great help. The ascent from Foce di Montemonaco to Lake Pilato is one of the most spectacular itineraries in central Italy. The valley of the lake is really interesting, where traces of ancient glacial cirques are still visible and where Pizzo del Diavolo dominates the landscape. Lake Pilato is called with a pinch of irony the “lake with glasses” for the shape of its complementary and communicating reservoirs in the periods of greatest presence of water. Among the many elements of interest of the day, the biology of the famous Chirocefalo di Marchesoni and the suggestive legend linked to the name of the lake …
Itinerary
The ascent from Foce di Montemonaco to Lake Pilato is one of the most spectacular itineraries in central Italy. The valley of the lake is really interesting, where traces of ancient glacial cirques are still visible and where Pizzo del Diavolo dominates the landscape. Lake Pilato is called with a pinch of irony the “lake with glasses” for the shape of its complementary and communicating reservoirs in the periods of greatest presence of water. Among the many elements of interest of the day, the biology of the famous Chirocefalo di Marchesoni and the suggestive legend linked to the name of the lake … Optional final snack with typical farm products.
Pick-up from the airport and / or hotel is excluded from the price.
What to bring:
Hiking boots, waterproof poncho, sunscreen, layered clothing, hat, 2 l water, packed lunch.
Montanaro ★★★★ walk 6 h, altitude difference 1000 m, length 10 km
Stop At:
• Lago di Pilato, Monte Vettore – Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini, 63088, Montemonaco Italy
