Monte Somma (1131 m a.s.l., Vesuvius Massif)

About peak Monte Somma

Itálie

Vrchol Monte Somma was added here by Martin Matějka.

The remnant of a large volcano that rose to a height of 2000 m 25,000 years ago, but collapsed into a caldera during several eruptions in the following millennia, from which the cone of Vesuvius grew after the famous "Pompeii" eruption in 79 AD, and the caldera rim was overtopped. Vesuvius now reaches 1281 m, and the highest point of the caldera, named Punta Nasone, exceeds it by 150 meters.

Chalet/accommodation

shelter with refreshments

Stroller access

Peak is not stroller accessible.

Views

There are views from the peak.

Cable car

There is no cable car to this peak.

Equipment

No special equipment is required for this summit.

Accessibility

Peak is freely accessible.

Nearest peaks: Cognoli di Ottaviano (1112 m,  1 km) Vesuv (1281 m,  1.6 km)