Monti Li Foj, Mountain summit in Basilicata, Italy

Monti Li Foj is a mountain summit in the Southern Apennines, rising to 1,367 meters (4,485 feet) above sea level in the Basilicata region. The peak sits within a landscape of exposed ridges and grassy slopes that shape the local terrain.

The peak formed through the geological processes that shaped the Apennine Mountains over millions of years, creating the landscape visible today. Its position has made it a natural geographical reference point for the surrounding communities since ancient times.

The plateau's pastures and woods still support an agro-silvo-pastoral system built on sustainable use of local resources, a balance between people and environment noted for keeping natural habitats in good condition. The old beech woods near Piano della Nevena keep the structure of Bourbon-era cutting, with coppice stools and pollarded trees.

Walking routes to the summit begin from several starting points in the area and suit different fitness levels. The trails are marked, and warmer months offer the best conditions for visiting the mountain.

The old beech woods near Piano della Nevena still show the structure of Bourbon-era cutting, with coppice stools and pollarded trees. Naturalists Gavioli and Corbetta studied these woods and the plateau's wetlands between the late 19th century and the years after World War II.