Monte Giovo

Monte Giovo is a mountain peak in the Apennines at the boundary between Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, featuring steep rocky paths and grassy slopes. The route passes through varied terrain as it connects these two regions to the summit.

The mountain's name comes from Latin, deriving from a word related to Jupiter and reflecting ancient Roman influence in naming geographical features of this region. This naming tradition shows how long the peak has served as a reference point.

Monte Giovo sits at the boundary between two Italian regions, serving as a meeting point for people traveling between Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. The summit has long been a waypoint for travelers crossing these different cultural landscapes.

The mountain is accessible via marked hiking trails with varying difficulty levels depending on your chosen route to the summit. Visitors should bring sturdy footwear and be prepared for changing weather conditions at higher elevations.

The summit serves as a waypoint along the European long-distance hiking route E1, which extends across the entire continent. This international trail makes the peak a staging point for long-distance hikers traveling from across Europe.

Location: Tuscany

Location: Emilia-Romagna

Elevation above the sea: 1,991 m

GPS coordinates: 44.13086,10.57790

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:22