Alpe di Succiso Mountain
Apennine mountain peak popular with hikers
A peak of the Tuscan‑Emilian Apennines, Alpe di Succiso attracts hikers with alpine meadows, marked trails and long-distance views across the Apennines.
Alpe di Succiso at a Glance#
Address: Alpe di Succiso area, Apennine range, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
About Alpe di Succiso#
Alpe di Succiso is a mountain in the northern Apennines within Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. It is part of the Apennine ridge that separates northern Italian drainage basins and is frequented by hikers and mountain walkers.
The mountain is accessed by marked mountain trails and sits within a landscape of alpine pastures, rocky ridges and forested slopes typical of the Tosco-Emilian Apennines. Routes to the summit are used in summer and early autumn by day-hikers and as part of longer ridge traverses.
The peak lies in the Apennine range of Emilia-Romagna, within the interior highlands of northern Italy and accessible from nearby mountain towns and trailheads in the regional park area.
- Hiking access: Part of the northern Apennines and commonly approached from mountain huts and marked trails within the surrounding parkland.
How to Get to Alpe di Succiso#
Access options include driving to the Passo del Lagastrello region and hiking from marked trailheads. The nearest larger towns are Pontremoli and Reggio Emilia; local guides and alpine club websites provide up-to-date route descriptions and hut information.
Tips for Visiting Alpe di Succiso#
- Approaches from Rifugio Segheria or Passo del Lagastrello are common; check mountain hut availability and trail conditions.
- Experienced climbers should consult local alpine clubs for route conditions - rockfall can be a hazard in warm weather.
Best Time to Visit Alpe di Succiso#
Late spring through early autumn is the hiking season, with summer offering the most stable conditions.
Weather & Climate near Alpe di Succiso#
Alpe di Succiso's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -5°C to 17°C. Moderate rainfall (997 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -5° - 1° | -8° | 85 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 6.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| February | Poor | -5° - 1° | -8° | 68 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 6.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.3h |
| March | Poor | -3° - 3° | -6° | 85 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 5.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -1° - 5° | -3° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 5.3 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 13.3h |
| May | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 3° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 4.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.6h |
| June | Good | 7° - 14° | 10° | 68 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 3.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.3h |
| July | Very Good | 10° - 17° | 13° | 51 mm | mostly sunny | 59% | 3.3 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.0h |
| August | Very Good | 10° - 17° | 13° | 70 mm | mostly sunny | 60% | 3.3 m/s | 1.5 very high | 13.8h |
| September | Good | 7° - 13° | 8° | 99 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 4.1 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 123 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.8 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.8h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 4° | -4° | 107 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 2° | -7° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 6.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
