Viewpoints in Cortona

Scenic Peaks and Passes

Explore the high-altitude landscape of the Cortonese mountains along the border of Tuscany and Umbria. This selection features prominent peaks like Monte Spino and Poggio Fabbro, which form part of the Pre-Apennine ridge. It includes the Passo della Cerventosa, a strategic mountain pass on the provincial road connecting Cortona to the Tiber Valley. These sites are defined by their rugged limestone terrain and views spanning the Val di Chiana and Lake Trasimeno.

Scenic Peaks and Passes — Map

A

Monte Spino

A 958-meter peak in the Cortonese mountains, situated along the watershed between the Chiana and Tiber valleys.

B

Passo della Cerventosa

A mountain pass on the Umbro-Cortonese provincial road that serves as a transit point between the territory of Cortona and the Umbrian border.

C

Monte Le Cevitelle

A limestone peak in the pre-Apennine hills north of Cortona, forming part of the local mountain ridge.

D

Poggio della Piazza

A mountain peak located on the northeastern ridge of the Cortona municipality, near the border with Lisciano Niccone.

E

Poggio Fabbro

An elevated point on the ridge overlooking the Niccone Valley, marking the geographical boundary between Tuscany and Umbria.

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