Place to visit
Monte Molinatico, Italy: what it is and when to go
Monte Molinatico is a summit in Italy (Porcigatone), at 1,550 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is April to June, September to October. In June there are 15 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 40. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Summit · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Italy
- Elevation
- 1,550 m
- Best time
- April to June, September to October.
- Nearest airport
- BLQ Bologna, 113 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 44.47094, 9.86425
What it is and where
Monte Molinatico is a summit in Italy (Porcigatone), at 1,550 m above sea level. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Porcigatone, where this site lists 27 more places to see, 10 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 44.47094, 9.86425; the nearest main airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ, Bologna), 113 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Italy. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Monte Molinatico is April to June, September to October.
- JanPossible9:00
- FebPossible10:13
- MarPossible11:38
- AprBest time13:15
- MayBest time14:36
- JunBest time15:20
- JulPossible15:02
- AugPossible13:51
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:44
- NovPossible9:21
- DecPossible8:40
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 40. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to June, September to October | November to March, July to August |
| Mountains | April to June, September to October | November to March, July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Monte Molinatico has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Italy
To enter Italy there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Italy checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C, F and L · 230 V · 50 Hz (type L, with three pins in a row, needs an adapter); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Grande Escursione Appenninica - Tappa 24Hiking1.0 km
- Trekking Lunigiana 4Hiking4.0 km
- Castello di BelforteHistory4.8 km
- E1 Toscana 01 Passo dei Due Santi - Passo della CisaHiking4.9 km
- Santuario della Madonna della GuardiaChurch5.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Italy guide.
More in Italy: Nature
- Monte Vesubio: Volcano
- Etna: Volcano
- Mont Blanc: Summit
- Etschquelle - Sorgente dell'Adige
- Stromboli: Volcano
- Phlegraean Fields
Every Italy place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Monte Molinatico?
It is a summit in Italy. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Monte Molinatico?
April to June, September to October. In June there are 15 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 40.
How do you get to Monte Molinatico?
The nearest main airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), 113 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Italy map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Grande Escursione Appenninica - Tappa 24, Trekking Lunigiana 4, Castello di Belforte. The rest is in the Italy guide.
Keep reading
- Porcigatone27 places to see in and around Porcigatone, Italy: Monte Pelpi, Castello di Bardi, Castello di Compiano. Best time: April to June, September to October.
- Nature5161 places for nature in Italy, from Monte Vesubio to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to June, September to October. Each with its own season by altitude a
- ItalyBefore travelling to Italy: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Adónde viajarMarca lo que te apetece (montaña, playa, museos…) y los meses que tienes libres, y Kokai te dice a qué países ir y qué ver allí en esas fechas.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Monte Molinatico on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.