Sila National Park

Cupone

Gateway to the National Park: a visitor centre in the forest with botanical garden, wildlife and educational trails for all ages.

1,200 m

elevation

1977

opened

6 km

from Camigliatello

UNESCO

Biosphere Reserve

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Visitor centre

The Cupone Visitor Centre welcomes hikers and schools with exhibitions and materials about the Park. An ideal starting point to explore Sila and learn about its flora, fauna and history.

National Park Education Exhibitions

Botanical garden

The botanical garden preserves species typical of Sila and the southern Apennines. A guided route through larch pines, ferns and endemic plants — perfect for families.

Botany Families Nature

Trails and wildlife

Forest loops with chances to spot roe deer, foxes and birds of prey. Cupone is also a base for hikes towards Lake Cecita and wilder parts of the plateau.

Trails Wildlife Hiking

Practical information

Where
Cupone, Spezzano della Sila (CS) — Sila National Park
Getting there
About 6 km from Camigliatello Silano towards the visitor centre
When
Visitor centre open year-round — hours on parcosila.it
Access
Free entry to the visitor centre; guided visits by appointment