From Val di Ranco to Rifugio Mainardi – loop in the Parco Regionale Monte Cucco

Hiking trails & Routes

From Val di Ranco to Rifugio Mainardi – loop in the Parco Regionale Monte Cucco

Moderate

4.5

(40)

144

hikers

From Val di Ranco to Rifugio Mainardi – loop in the Parco Regionale Monte Cucco

03:39

9.91km

380m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate hike through the Parco Regionale Monte Cucco, a 6.2-mile (9.9 km) loop that takes approximately 3 hours and 39 minutes to complete. You will gain about 1255 feet (382 metres) in elevation, traversing varied terrain including unpaved paths, gravel sections, and even some asphalt. The route…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Parco Regionale del Monte Cucco

Monte lo Spicchio - Monte Columeo - Valle di S. Pietro

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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21 m

Val di Ranco

Highlight • Forest

Restaurant where you can eat very well surrounded by the woods, in summer it is a paradise.

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4.22 km

Pian delle Macinare

Highlight • Viewpoint

In this place, at Pian delle Macinare, you can enjoy a splendid view of the surrounding mountains.

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4.29 km

Mainardi Mountain Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Rifugio Mainardi, nestled in the Piana delle Macinare above Monte Cucco, is renowned for its excellent cuisine, excellent service and enchanting surroundings. Easily accessible, it is an ideal refuge for …

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9.91 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.59 km

2.67 km

2.12 km

541 m

Surfaces