Record SL-494899 · Wikidata Q3861274
Monte Cairo
No list classifications
Elevation
1,669
m
5,476 ft
Prominence
1,165 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
41.5416° N,
13.7604° E
Grid ref
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaMonte Cairo (1,669 m) is a mountain in Lazio (in the province of Frosinone), overshadowing both the Abbey and the town of Monte Cassino, 5 kilometres to the south. The ancient 'Mons Clarius' was so called because originally a temple dedicated to Apollo (Clarius) stood where the Abbey of Monte Cassino now stands. This massif, commonly referred to as the Monte Cairo group, stretches eastwards from the upper Melfa valley over roughly 15–20 km, as can be seen on regional topographic maps and route descriptions.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omo di Cairo | 1,529 m | W 286° | 1.4 km |
| Monte Campanella | 1,318 m | N 1° | 1.8 km |
| Monte Salere | 1,374 m | NW 326° | 2.7 km |
| Colle Otraturo | 1,157 m | N 9° | 3.1 km |
| Monte Castellone | 776 m | SE 126° | 3.7 km |
| Monte Denti | 1,286 m | N 352° | 3.8 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sentiero Omo di Cairo | lwn | 3.3 km | — |