Monte Stella

Monte Stella is a mountain summit in the Serre Calabresi region that reaches 832 meters in elevation and features limestone rock formations. Natural caves run through its slopes and rock walls.

Mining operations extracted limonite deposits from the mountain starting around 1000 CE and continued until the end of the nineteenth century. This extraction activity shaped the economic life of the region.

Religious communities made this mountain their home, building structures that still stand as reminders of their spiritual presence. These monastic buildings shape how visitors experience the place today.

Several marked hiking trails lead to the summit with access points from the municipality of Pazzano through the Vallata dello Stilaro valley. The routes offer different difficulty levels for various hiking abilities.

Inside a sanctuary cave on the mountain sits a statue from 1562 carved in the Sicilian style that represents local artistic traditions. This artwork has remained at its original location through centuries.

Location: Province of Reggio Calabria

Elevation above the sea: 832 m

GPS coordinates: 38.46627,16.44125

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:48