Monte Cimone Mountain
Highest peak in northern Apennines, popular ski area
Monte Cimone crowns the northern Apennines in Emilia‑Romagna; ski lifts, marked summer trails and a weather station make it a draw for skiing, hiking and cycling.
Monte Cimone at a Glance#
Address: Monte Cimone, Emilia‑Romagna, Italy
About Monte Cimone#
Monte Cimone is the highest mountain of the northern Apennines in Italy, reaching 2,165 metres and serving as a major local summit for both winter sports and summer hiking. The mountain is the primary ski resort of the Modena-Ferrara area and has ski lifts and marked slopes on its flanks.
The summit area includes weather and radar installations and a small network of ski and service facilities; in summer the mountain is used for hiking, mountain biking and nature observation. Routes to the summit are well marked from multiple access points in the surrounding Apennine valleys.
Geologically it forms part of the Apennine chain in Emilia-Romagna, with the nearest larger towns in the Modena and Bologna areas providing usual access and services for visitors.
- Regional high point: At 2,165 metres it is the highest peak of the northern Apennines and hosts an established ski area and year-round hiking routes.
What to See#
- Summit and ski area: The summit area contains a small visitor and ski infrastructure including lifts and pistes used in winter, along with an antenna and meteorological installations near the top.
How to Get to Monte Cimone#
Monte Cimone is accessible by road from the Sestola and Fanano areas in Emilia‑Romagna; regional buses serve nearby towns in summer and winter. Ski lifts operate in the winter season.
Tips for Visiting Monte Cimone#
- On clear days, the summit offers one of the most complete views of the northern Apennines - time the ascent for morning to avoid afternoon fog.
- Ski facilities operate in winter; check local websites for lift and piste status.
Best Time to Visit Monte Cimone#
Monte Cimone serves as a year‑round mountain destination: summer for hiking and winter for skiing; check seasonal services before visiting.
Weather & Climate near Monte Cimone#
Monte Cimone'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 15°C. Moderate rainfall (719 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -5° - 0° | -9° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 6.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| February | Poor | -5° - -1° | -10° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 6.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.3h |
| March | Poor | -4° - 1° | -7° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 6.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | -2° - 3° | -5° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 5.8 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 13.3h |
| May | Acceptable | 3° - 8° | 2° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 4.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.6h |
| June | Good | 6° - 12° | 7° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 4.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.3h |
| July | Very Good | 9° - 15° | 12° | 45 mm | mostly sunny | 61% | 3.7 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.0h |
| August | Good | 9° - 15° | 12° | 62 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 3.5 m/s | 1.5 very high | 13.8h |
| September | Good | 6° - 11° | 6° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 4.5 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 3° - 7° | 1° | 84 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 5.4 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.8h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 3° | -5° | 67 mm | overcast | 88% | 6.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 1° | -8° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 6.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |