Monte Penello, Mountain summit in Liguria, Italy

Monte Penello is a 995 m summit in the Ligurian Apennines above Genoa's Pra district. It is not a sharp peak but a north-south plateau with steep, rocky sides, the highest points being Monte Penello itself and La Piazza at 999 m. Two small CAI bivouacs, Zucchelli and Bellani, stand near the top.

The mountain formed as part of the Ligurian Apennine range and retains military remains from World War II near its peak. These structures mark its strategic importance during the conflicts of the 20th century.

The mountain's name appears in local Ligurian as Monte Pennello. Its summit plateau, called "Scaggia" locally for the alternation of rock and grassland, has no human settlements; the two CAI bivouacs near the top, Zucchelli and Bellani, are the only buildings, both converted from World War II military posts.

Hikers should prepare for mountain terrain and bring sturdy footwear and water, especially for longer journeys up the slope. The mountain shelter offers a rest point along the established trail network, which helps with navigation.

The two small shelters near the summit, Bivacco Zucchelli and Bivacco Bellani, were built inside World War II military positions. Volunteers of the CAI Sestri Ponente reopened Zucchelli in 2018 after restoration; it has six bunk beds and a stove but no water. Bellani, restored in 2015, serves as an emergency structure with two benches for up to four people.