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Terminio (1,806m)[1] is a mountain in the Picentini Mountains, in the Apennines of Campania, in the municipalities of Montella and Volturara Irpina, in the province of Avellino, which falls within the Monti Picentini Regional Park. After Mount Cervialto and Mount Second, Mount Polveracchio is the third highest peak in the Picentini chain. The peak reaches an altitude of 1,806 m a.s.l. Climbing the State Road 574 inversely, i.e., from Montella, one encounters the Cruci Pass (m. 980) and then touches the localities of Fosse Giunte and Tasso and the Piana del Pizzillo until reaching the Piana di Verteglia (m. 1230) dominated to the south by Mount Cercetano and Mount Savoceta. On the plain there is a dairy and an old church converted into the Principe di Piemonte Refuge, and the plain is also covered with beech trees and summer pastures fed by resurgences such as those of Candraloni (m. 1350), Madonna (m. 1150), Cavalli, Uccelli and Acque Nere, the waters of the resurgences fall into the numerous sinkholes such as that of Bocca del Dragone.

mount terminio and the ancient chestnut groves - Serino | Secret World Trip Planner
mount terminio and the ancient chestnut groves - Serino | Secret World Trip Planner
mount terminio and the ancient chestnut groves - Serino | Secret World Trip Planner
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The most accessible route follows State Road 574 in reverse from Montella, passing through Cruci Pass at 980m, then continuing through Fosse Giunte and Tasso before reaching Piana di Verteglia at 1,230m. From there, you can ascend to the 1,806m peak while enjoying views of surrounding mountains like Mount Cercetano and Mount Savoceta.
The Principe di Piemonte Refuge, located on Piana di Verteglia, provides shelter and is housed in a converted old church on the plain. The refuge serves as an excellent base for hikers exploring the mountain and the surrounding ancient chestnut groves and beech forests.
While climbing, you'll encounter numerous natural springs (resurgences) including those at Candraloni (1,350m), Madonna (1,150m), Cavalli, Uccelli, and Acque Nere, which feed the abundant sinkholes such as the dramatic Bocca del Dragone. The plains are also covered with pristine beech trees and summer pastures with a functioning dairy.
Yes, Mount Terminio is located within the Monti Picentini Regional Park in the Picentini Mountains chain of Campania. The mountain straddles the municipalities of Montella and Volturara Irpina in the province of Avellino, ensuring the landscape and ancient chestnut groves are preserved.
Mount Terminio stands as the third highest peak in the Picentini chain at 1,806m, after Mount Cervialto and Mount Second, making it a significant summit for serious hikers exploring the Apennines of southern Italy. Its elevation provides stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountain ranges and valleys.