Monte Cupolino, Mountain summit in Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, Italy

Monte Cupolino is a mountain summit in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines that stands at 1,852 meters between the towns of Fanano and San Marcello Piteglio. The peak sits within a landscape of interconnected ridge trails with marked paths of different difficulty levels and rest shelters along the way.

The summit marks the border between the provinces of Pistoia and Modena, fixed by an 18th-century boundary stone placed by the Grand Duchy of Tuscany that still stands on the peak. On the Emilian side the mountain lies within the Parco del Frignano. The Duca degli Abruzzi refuge, at 1,806 m by Lake Scaffaiolo, stands a few hundred metres below the top.

The Duca degli Abruzzi refuge has served as a gathering place for mountaineers since its establishment and remains a social hub today. Visitors naturally meet there to share stories and prepare for hikes across the surrounding peaks.

Start your hike early in the day and wear sturdy boots along with weather-appropriate clothing. The terrain can be slippery after rain, so take breaks regularly and pay attention to trail markings to stay on the correct path.

On the summit stands an 18th-century boundary stone placed by the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, marking the border between the provinces of Pistoia and Modena. The peak is the first summit in the province of Modena reached when coming from the east.