Monte Nerone Festival – Piobbico Base Camp

A base camp at the foot of Monte Nerone

The Monte Nerone Festival – Piobbico Base Camp transforms the village of Piobbico, in the Province of Pesaro and Urbino, into the ideal starting point for exploring one of the most fascinating massifs in the Marche region for a weekend. The formula is simple and stated by the organizers themselves: "a base camp to explore our territory in every possible way". From here, excursions, sports activities, and convivial moments depart, inviting residents and visitors to experience the mountains firsthand.

Monte Nerone, a realm of gorges, caves, and beech forests

Monte Nerone is one of the highest peaks in the Umbrian-Marche Apennines and dominates the Candigliano river valley with steep slopes, carved by gorges, natural arches, and canyons in the limestone rock. It is a territory beloved by outdoor enthusiasts: hiking, mountain biking, climbing, canyoning, and caving are practiced among its beech forests and rock faces. The numerous caves, such as the famous Grotta di Nerone (or Grotta della Moneta) which opens on the north face near the Gola dell'Infernaccio, hold prehistoric evidence, including remains of cave bears.

Festival activities

The Base Camp program focuses on direct experience of the mountains. Among the offerings that characterize the event are:

• Trekking and guided excursions along the most beautiful trails of Monte Nerone, accompanied by local guides;
• Cycling and mountain biking tours connecting the mountain villages such as Pianello, Apecchio, Serravalle di Carda, and Piobbico;
• Rock climbing, caving, and canyoning among caves and canyons;
• Paragliding, with exhibitions and demonstrations;
• moments dedicated to local gastronomy, to discover the flavors of the Marche hinterland.

Piobbico, the village of the 'Brutti'

The event is set against the backdrop of Piobbico, a charming medieval village located at about 339 meters above sea level at the confluence of the Biscubio and Candigliano streams. The town is world-famous as the home of the Club dei Brutti (Club of the Ugly), founded here in 1879, and serves as a perfect base for those who want to alternate high-altitude adventure with the discovery of the history and traditions of the Marche Region. The festival was born from the collaboration between the Municipalities sharing Monte Nerone, united in valuing this extraordinary natural heritage.