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Caving in the Grotta di Monte Cucco

  • Difficultyeasy to challenging (routes for different levels)
  • DistanceDiscovery route short; traverse about 6 km underground
  • Best seasonSpring to autumn
  • PriceEUR 20-60 per person (approx USD 22-65)
  • OperatorGrotta di Monte Cucco guides' station (Costacciaro)

Guided cave tours into the Grotta di Monte Cucco at Costacciaro, one of the deepest cave systems in Italy, from a 2-3 hour discovery walk to longer adventure routes with ladder descents into the great underground chambers.

Practical information for Caving in the Grotta di Monte Cucco · Last updated June 2026
Price EUR 20-60 per person (approx USD 22-65)
Duration Discovery 2-3 hours; adventure traverse around 4 hours
Difficulty easy to challenging (routes for different levels)
Season Spring to autumn
Address Info point Via Valentini 31, 06021 Costacciaro PG, Italy

Activity facts

Where
Costacciaro, Perugia province

Equipment

  • Helmet with headlamp (provided)
  • Overalls or old warm clothes
  • Sturdy boots or trainers with grip
  • Gloves
  • Water and a snack

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Location

Info point Via Valentini 31, 06021 Costacciaro PG, Italy

43.3590, 12.7520 View on map