Monte Scalambra

Monte Scalambra stands at 1,420 meters above sea level in the Apennine mountain range, offering panoramic views across the Lazio region with its rugged slopes covered by varied vegetation including woodland patches on lower sections.

The mountain has served as a strategic landmark within the Apennine range for centuries, with its prominence making it valuable for ancient territorial boundaries and vantage points throughout Italian history.

Five religious sanctuaries dot the mountain's slopes, including the hermitage of San Michele and the convent of San Lorenzo, serving as pilgrimage destinations that maintain traditional devotional practices in the region.

Three main ascent routes lead to the summit from Serrone, Piglio, and the Arcinazzo plateaus, with the Serrone route featuring a carriage road that extends almost to the peak where a World War II monument stands.

The mountain harbors rare endemic insect species including the butterfly Melanargia arge, designated as a Site of Community Interest, contributing to the area's protected biodiversity status.