How to drive the paved road to Piano dell’Imperatore?

Piano dell’Imperatore is a wide plateau at the foot of Monte Volturino, at an elevation of 1.563m (5,127ft) above sea level, located in the Italian region of Basilicata.

Piano dell’Imperatore

Where is Piano dell’Imperatore?

Set high in the southern part of the country, the summit hosts a little church known as Cappella “Madonna Assunta” del Monte Volturino and a parking lot.

Is the road to Piano dell’Imperatore paved?

The road to the summit is fully paved yet narrow in parts and pretty steep, with sections up to 9.3% of maximum gradient.

How long is the road to Piano dell’Imperatore?

Starting from Strada Provinciale 16 (SP16), the road to the summit is 4.5 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 249 m and the average gradient is 5.53%.

Is the road to Piano dell’Imperatore open in winters?

The road is open year-round but snow and ice block it some winters.

 

 

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