Monti Picentini Regional Park, Regional park in Campania, Italy.
Monti Picentini Regional Park is a protected area in Campania that covers limestone mountains and dense forests across the provinces of Avellino and Salerno. A network of marked trails links the peaks and valleys, passing through roughly 30 municipalities scattered across the territory.
The park was officially established in 1993 to protect a mountain landscape that had been home to people since the Paleolithic period. Archaeological finds across the area show that these valleys and caves served as shelters long before the region took on its current form.
Many villages on the edge of the park still follow food and craft traditions tied to the forests and pastures around them. Autumn is when this connection is most visible, as local markets and festivals celebrate the chestnut harvest and other seasonal produce.
The park is easiest to reach from the towns and villages that border it, as most of them offer access to one or more trails. Those heading toward the higher ground should be ready for quick weather changes, and sturdy footwear is a good idea regardless of the season.
Two zones within the park, Monte Polveracchio and Valle della Caccia, grow on dolomitic-limestone ground and together shelter around 1,260 plant species. This makes the area one of the most botanically varied spots in southern Italy, a fact that often surprises first-time visitors.
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