Monte Sant'Angelo a Tre Pizzi

Monte Sant'Angelo a Tre Pizzi is a mountain in the Monti Lattari with an elevation of 1,444 meters (4,738 feet), and its name comes from the three distinctive peaks that define its shape. The terrain consists of steep slopes covered by Mediterranean vegetation including broom, juniper, and low scrub.

The slopes have been used since ancient times by shepherds who grazed goats to produce milk for cheese making. This traditional pastoral system shaped the landscape over centuries and influenced the settlement patterns of surrounding valleys.

Local festivals throughout the Monti Lattari region maintain connections to agricultural traditions, especially the production of regional cheeses from mountain-grazed livestock.

Several hiking trails lead to the summit from Pimonte or Vico Equense, with clear markers guiding the way. The best time to hike is from May through September, when weather is stable and trails are dry.

From the summit on clear days, you can see the Gulf of Naples and the Tyrrhenian Sea in a single view. On particularly good days, the distant outline of the Matese mountains to the north becomes visible as well.

Location: Campania

Elevation above the sea: 1,444 m

GPS coordinates: 40.64792,14.50457

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:46