Monte Vettore facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Monte Vettore |
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Monte Vettore viewed from the Marche
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,476 m (8,123 ft) |
| Prominence | 1463 |
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 Monte Vettore
Location in Italy
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| Location | Marche, Italy |
| Parent range | Apennines |
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| Easiest route | Hiking |
Monte Vettore is a tall mountain in Central Italy. Its name means "victorious" in Italian. This mountain sits right on the border between two Italian regions: Umbria and the Marche.
Monte Vettore is the highest mountain in the Marche region. It is also the tallest point in the province of Ascoli Piceno.
Exploring Monte Vettore's Geography
Monte Vettore is part of a mountain group called the Sibillini Mountains. These mountains are located in the central Apennines of Italy. They stretch between eastern Umbria and the Marche regions. Monte Vettore is found within the "Sibillini Mountains National Park." This park helps protect the natural beauty and wildlife of the area.
Below the mountain's peak, there is a small lake called Lago di Pilato. This lake is in a U-shaped valley. It sits at an altitude of 1,940 meters (6,365 feet) above sea level. Even though it is a small lake, about 500 meters (1,640 feet) wide, it is very important for biologists. A special kind of fresh water shrimp, called Chirocephalus marchesonii, lives only in this lake. It cannot be found anywhere else in the world!
Today, people who want to climb Monte Vettore can start their journey from different towns. From the Umbrian side, climbers often begin in Norcia. This town is in the province of Perugia. On the Marche side, climbers usually start from Ascoli Piceno.
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Images for kids
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Apennine Sibyl by Adolfo de Carolis.
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Monte Vettore summit view with Maile
