Gola dell’Infernaccio
Montefortino, Italy
A narrow limestone gorge on the Tenna river, walked on a mostly easy path to a hermitage in the beech woods. Wear shoes that can get wet in spring.
The Gola dell'Infernaccio is a narrow gorge in the Monti Sibillini National Park, between Montefortino and Montemonaco, carved by the River Tenna. Steep rock walls and shade keep it cool even in summer. The most popular route runs from Rubbiano along the river to the hermitage of San Leonardo, which Father Pietro Lavini restored; it takes about 1 to 1.5 hours each way. The path is often wet or muddy, and you have to cross streams.
Wear waterproof shoes, even in summer. You reach the car park at the trailhead by a road signposted from Montefortino; it is narrow and winding and partly unpaved near the end. Mobile reception is often weak and there are no facilities. Avoid the Ferragosto weekend. In winter, snow and ice are common, snowshoes or microspikes may be needed, and access can be closed for days (as of October 2026). Do not visit the gorge after heavy rain. Arrive early, ideally before 9 a.m., because the car park fills quickly on summer weekends. A helmet is recommended because of possible rockfall.
- Nearest town
- Montefortino, Italy
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 42.9530, 13.3000
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Camping SibillaCampsite3 km from Gola dell’InfernaccioTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToilets
- Base Camp 1070Campsite7 km from Gola dell’Infernaccio · 6 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping Villaggio Quattro StagioniCampsite7 km from Gola dell’InfernaccioTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersDogs allowed
- Camping VettoreCampsite13 km from Gola dell’InfernaccioTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Area Camper Borgo GaribaldiMotorhome stopover23 km from Gola dell’Infernaccio · 14 pitchesCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersWaste disposal
- Il CollaccioCampsite24 km from Gola dell’InfernaccioTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Gola dell’Infernaccio?
Gola dell’Infernaccio is in Montefortino, Italy, at GPS 42.9530, 13.3000. It is about 5 km from Amandola.
Can you camp near Gola dell’Infernaccio?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Sibilla, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 35 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Gola dell’Infernaccio?
Gola dell’Infernaccio is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Monti Sibillini: Ascoli to the flowering plain.
What is there to see near Gola dell’Infernaccio?
Places worth a stop nearby: Lago di Fiastra (13 km), Piano Grande di Castelluccio (16 km), Spello (51 km) and Ponte delle Torri (52 km).
When is the best time to visit Gola dell’Infernaccio?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)