Frasassi caves
Genga, Italy
One of Europe’s great show caves, with a chamber big enough to hold a cathedral. Tours start from a car park at San Vittore with a shuttle bus; bring a jacket.
The Frasassi Caves were discovered in 1948, when Mario Marchetti, Paolo Beer and Carlo Pegorari found the entrance to the Grotta del Fiume. In 1971 explorers reached the Grotta Grande del Vento, the main part of the system, which has been open to visitors since 1974. The entrance hall, the Abisso Ancona, is about 180 m long, 120 m wide and 200 m high. The route is roughly 1,500 m long, takes about 75 minutes and follows secured, easy paths; visitors go in guided groups.
The temperature inside is around 14 °C, so bring a jumper and wear comfortable shoes. Arrive at the ticket office about 30 minutes before your entry time. Visitors with limited mobility can go as far as the second hall, the Sala 200. To get there, take the A14 (Ancona Nord exit) and then the SS76 to the Genga exit; Genga-San Vittore Terme station is on the Ancona–Rome line.
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- Genga, Italy
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- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 43.4010, 12.9660
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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 May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June, August 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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FAQs
Where is Frasassi caves?
Frasassi caves is in Genga, Italy, at GPS 43.4010, 12.9660. It is about 8 km from Serra San Quirico.
Can you camp near Frasassi caves?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is sosta, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 37 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Frasassi caves?
Frasassi caves is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Conero Riviera and the Frasassi caves.
What is there to see near Frasassi caves?
Places worth a stop nearby: Gola del Furlo (33 km), Lago di Fiastra (44 km), Ducal Palace of Urbino (45 km) and Basilica of St Francis (47 km).
When is the best time to visit Frasassi caves?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)