Parks and nature reserves
Lauria (Potenza)
Monte Sirino and Monte Papa
The Sirino massif rises behind Lauria: its peaks, including Monte Papa, are snow-covered for much of the year. From the summit you can see the Tyrrhenian Sea and, to the south, Monte Alpi and the Pollino massif.
- Opening hoursAlways accessible; lifts follow the ski season.
- AdmissionFree entry (lifts are paid).
- WhereMassiccio del Sirino – Lauria (PZ)
What to see
- The ski area with the Lago Laudemio and Conserva di Lauria resorts: the «Forcella Monte Papa» run, over 2 kilometres long, is reached by a two-seater chairlift; two drag lifts serve the «Principianti» (beginners’) run and the «Monte Sirino» run.
- The Laudemio glacial lake (lago Remmo), at over 1,500 metres, with Nordic walking and snowshoe walks: see the entry for Lago Laudemio.
- The beech woods and trekking trails, also open to horse riders, leading to the chapel of the Madonna del Sirino, destination of pilgrimages in June and September.
How to get there
The road climbs from Lauria along mountain roads towards Lago Laudemio; in winter, check road conditions beforehand.
Useful information
- For the opening times of the lifts and mountain huts, check locally or on the lift operators’ websites.
- At the foot of the mountain: the historic centre of Lauria.
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