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Colle le Cese, Arquata del Tronto

Colle le Cese, Arquata del Tronto

Type
Mountain hut
Municipality
Arquata del Tronto (AP)
Elevation
1,485 m
Phone
+39 392 6426897
Email
rifugi@crilumaviaggi.com
Website
crilumaviaggi.com

Source: site database, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Colle le Cese is a locality in the municipality of Arquata del Tronto, in the Sibillini Mountains National Park, home to a hikers' hut. The hut stands in a panoramic position, overlooking the Piano Piccolo di Castelluccio, at about 1,485 m. The hut was made unusable by the 2016 earthquake, and in July 2025 the contract was awarded to demolish and rebuild it; in the meantime the Rifugio Escursionistico Provvisorio di Colle Le Cese (temporary hikers' hut) is in operation, with a maximum of 14 beds. It is therefore best to check the current situation before setting off. Other options are on the page about where to stay in Arquata del Tronto.

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Colle le Cese in Arquata del Tronto: location

Colle le Cese is in the Forca Canapine area, in the Tronto valley. The route described for reaching the hut starts from Arquata del Tronto: take the SS 685 toward Norcia and, after a few kilometers, turn off onto the SP 64 for Forca Canapine. A few hundred meters before the pass, turn right, and in half a kilometer you reach the hut. From Perugia and Macerata, Forca Canapine is reached via Norcia, again along the SS 685.

Colle le Cese in Arquata del Tronto: services

Since the earthquake the original hut has been unusable. The temporary structure set up in its place consists of three modules, each with a bathroom and an equipped kitchen, and has a maximum of 14 beds. The Park also lists educational stays, cross-country ski and snowshoe rental, and hikes with donkeys.

Colle le Cese in Arquata del Tronto: what to see nearby

Colle le Cese has been used as a starting point for trekking, in an isolated area with a view of the Piano Piccolo di Castelluccio. Nearby sights include Castelluccio and the Pian Grande. Forca Canapine is also close. From the hill, heading east, an up-and-down ridge passes Colle Saliere and Colle Cardisciana and leads to Monte Macchialta (1,751 m); heading down to the north is Monte Pellicciara (1,687 m). Nearby are also the Fonte del Vescovo spring and the church of the Beata Vergine del Carmelo.

Frequently asked questions

Can you stay overnight at Colle le Cese?

Yes, in the Rifugio Escursionistico Provvisorio di Colle Le Cese, which has a maximum of 14 beds. The original hut was made unusable by the 2016 earthquake and will be demolished and rebuilt. Before setting off, check availability and access.

How do you get to Colle le Cese from Arquata del Tronto?

From Arquata del Tronto, take the SS 685 toward Norcia and after a few kilometers take the SP 64 for Forca Canapine. A few hundred meters before the pass, turn right, and in half a kilometer you reach the hut. Check that the road is open.

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