The classic ascent of Monte Miletto (2,050 m), the highest peak of the Matese and of Molise. The path leaves the Campitello Matese ski station, climbs through beech wood alongside a high rock face to the Rifugio del Caprio near the top of the chairlifts, then crosses open high pasture and a stony ridge to the summit. From the top the panorama spans the Matese lake, the Mainarde, the Adriatic and, on clear days, the Tyrrhenian.
| Distance | 12 km round trip |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5–6 hours |
| Difficulty | Moderate-Difficult |
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Highlights
- Summit at 2,050 m — the roof of Molise
- Beech forest giving way to open high pasture
- Panoramas to both the Adriatic and Tyrrhenian seas
- Karst dolines on the summit plateau
- Golden eagles and choughs on the ridge
Tips for visiting
- Start early — afternoon thunderstorms build quickly over the Matese in summer
- carry all your water as there are no springs on the upper mountain