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Monte Castel Manardo: location and trails

Monte Castel Manardo, 1,917 m high, is part of the Sibillini Mountains range, in the central Apennines of the Marche. The mountain has two faces. On the eastern side lie wide high-altitude meadows. The southern side, carved by the Ambro stream, is steep and prone to landslides. The name may recall an ancient castle of Count Mainardo di Siffredo, to whom Gaidulfo, Bishop of Fermo, granted the diocese's mountain lands from 977.

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Where Monte Castel Manardo is located

Monte Castel Manardo rises in the Marche, between the provinces of Fermo and Macerata. The south side falls within the municipalities of Amandola and Montefortino, in the province of Fermo. The north side belongs to Sarnano and Bolognola, in the province of Macerata.

The summit is in the municipal territory of Sarnano. The mountain lies only partly within the Sibillini National Park. The rest of the massif is partly under the Park's control.

The southeastern side is called Monte Amandola. The north side descends toward the plateau of Pintura di Bolognola, a ski area.

Trails and hikes on Monte Castel Manardo

The terrain changes from one side of the mountain to the other. The eastern flank, toward Monte Berro and Monte Amandola, is more a large high meadow than a ridge. Here lie the Grascétte pastures, between about 1,600 and 1,700 m.

West of the summit the ridge becomes more defined. It stays grassy and gentle, with various ups and downs (Colle Bassete, Forcella Bassete, Pescolletta), as far as Pizzo Tre Vescovi. The only break is Pizzo Acuto, a sharp spur rising on its own from the ridgeline.

The south side is much more demanding. From Balzo Rosso to the Infernaccetto and the Roccacce it is steep and cut by steep ravines, including the Scolca gully and the Roccacce gully. Anyone planning a hike should take this difference into account and check the weather before setting out.

What to see near Monte Castel Manardo

The Balzo Rosso is a wall of pinkish limestone that towers over the Sanctuary of Madonna dell'Ambro. On the southeastern side, the large Campolungo meadow slopes down toward Valle, a hamlet of Montefortino.

To the north open the rocky gorges of the Valle dei Tre Salti, the upper Tennacola valley. To the south, near the springs of the Ambro, lies the Valle di Rinaldi. It is a glacial valley enclosed by Monte Priora, Pizzo Berro, Pizzo Tre Vescovi and Castel Manardo. The herders of Montefortino have always used it as pasture, as the many farmhouses scattered across the area show.

To extend the outing, there is nearby Monte Amandola. An overview of the other summits is on the page on the peaks of the Sibillini Mountains.

Frequently asked questions

How high is Monte Castel Manardo?

The summit of Monte Castel Manardo rises to 1,917 m. It is a mountain of the central Apennines, part of the Sibillini Mountains range in the Marche. On the eastern side, the high pastures known as Grascétte lie between about 1,600 and 1,700 m.

Which municipalities does Monte Castel Manardo fall within?

The south side of Monte Castel Manardo falls within the municipalities of Amandola and Montefortino, in the province of Fermo. The north side belongs to Sarnano and Bolognola, in the province of Macerata. The summit is in the territory of Sarnano.

Where does the name Castel Manardo come from?

The name is thought to come from an ancient castle, the residence of Count Mainardo di Siffredo. From 977, Gaidulfo, Bishop of Fermo, granted him the diocese's mountain lands in emphyteusis. The castle stood near Monte Berro, along the Valle dell'Ambro, but today's scholars cannot pinpoint its exact site.

What is the Balzo Rosso?

The Balzo Rosso is a rugged wall of pinkish limestone on the southeastern side of the mountain. It bounds to the south the gentle slope of Monte Amandola, covered in meadows and woods. It towers over the Santuario della Madonna dell'Ambro.

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