Monte Orsaro, Mountain summit in Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany, Italy

Monte Orsaro is a 1,831-metre mountain on the border between Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany, shared by the municipalities of Corniglio and Pontremoli. Its Lunigiana side is rocky and steep, while the gentler Emilia side allows an ascent from Rifugio Mariotti near Lake Santo. Two nearby summits, Monte Fosco (1,680 m) and Monte Braiola (1,821 m), belong to the same group.

The name Monte Orsaro comes from the bears that lived on this stretch of the Apennines until about the mid-17th century. Local chronicles record that the last bear was captured and killed at the end of the 17th century.

The mountain's name comes from the bears that lived on this stretch of the Apennines until about the mid-17th century; local chronicles record that the last bear was captured and killed at the end of that century. The Parma station of the National Alpine and Speleological Rescue Corps is named "Monte Orsaro".

The climb starts from Rifugio Mariotti near Lake Santo and follows marked paths through the national park area. Proper footwear and weather protection are important, as conditions at the summit can change quickly.

The mountain hosts its own alpine rescue and cave rescue station, responsible for emergencies across the wider region. This specialized team operates continuously for search and rescue missions.