Caving tour in the Cave of Monte Cucco
Highlights
- Set off on an adventure and tackle the crossing of the Grotta di Monte Cucco, in the heart of Umbria.
- An 800-metre underground route through stalactites, stalagmites, tunnels and karst channels.
- Discover the beauty of the Monte Cucco nature park and enjoy the wonderful landscape.
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Full description
Embark on afascinating adventure into the depths of the earth and tackle the traverse of the Grotta di Monte Cucco together with qualified speleological guides.
You will explore one of the largest karstic caves in Italy, in the green heart ofUmbria, along channels carved over millennia by underground streams, amidst impressively shaped stalactites and stalagmites.
An 800-metre underground route awaits you, passing through narrow, secret tunnels that look outwards and offer spectacular views of the Apennines.
What we will do
The meeting with the guides is in Sigillo (PG), in the locality of Pian di Monte, at an altitude of about 1,200 metres. After an introductory briefing on the activity that awaits us, we will set off towards the east entrance of the cave via an easy trekking route that will last about 1 hour.
Once we reach the Grotta di Monte Cucco, we will descend into it from the 27-metre-deep Pozzo Milani, via a metal ladder. Here, an internal path on earth, stairs and steel footbridges takes us through all the spaces of the cave until we reach the northern side via an 8-metre tunnel with a ladder.
From the mysterious and fascinating atmosphere of the cave, with its typical limestone formations such as stalactites and stalagmites, we will suddenly find daylight, which outside will welcome us with a wonderful panoramic view of the Apennines (on clear days the view reaches as far as the Adriatic Sea).
The excursion concludes with a return to Pian di Monte via high-altitude paths overlooking the Chiascio Valley and the Monte Cucco natural park. In total, the activity will last about 4.5 hours.
Who it is aimed at
This activity is at an easy level and is suitable for everyone from 8 years old and up.
Other information
This activity can be carried out from April to November.
If the number of participants exceeds 20, the visit will be conducted in small groups of 20 people who will leave at a short distance from each other, each accompanied by a caving guide.
If you are looking for anexclusive experience for a small group of participants, we recommend you take a look at Private Caving Tour in the Grotto of Monte Cucco, available on midweek days.
Recommended clothing
- Seasonal sportswear
- Hiking shoes
Don't forget to bring
Drinking water
What is included
How it works
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Meeting point
Costacciaro, Perugia
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 5 days from the activity start date. Within 4 and 3 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
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