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Welcome to the province of Isernia: a small province yet rich in natural wonders!
If you are looking for a peaceful and nature-immersed place for a regenerating vacation, the province of Isernia is the right place for you! With its 52 municipalities and reduced population, it is a place where you can enjoy the natural beauties of Molise without the crowds that often populate the most famous tourist places. In this article, we will talk about the mountains that characterize the province and the most important municipalities from a socio-economic point of view.
Physical Geography
The province of Isernia is located in Molise and is the least populated province in Italy with its 80,006 inhabitants. The territory is predominantly mountainous, and only in the southwest there are plains and hills. It borders to the north with Abruzzo, to the east with the province of Campobasso, to the south with Campania, and to the west with Lazio.
Mountains
The mountains surrounding the province of Isernia are divided into three main mountain ranges. The first is the Monti della Meta mountain range, located in the northwest, to which the Monti della Meta## Le Mainarde belongs. The Matese mountain range is located in the southern part of the province, while the Alto Molise mountains are located in the northeast area. Finally, the Montagnola Molisana is located in the southeastern part of the province.
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park
In the territory of the Monti della Meta and Mainarde mountain ranges are the municipalities belonging to the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, namely Pizzone, Castel San Vincenzo, Rocchetta a Volturno, Scapoli, and Filignano. And it is in this mountain range that you can find the highest peaks in the province, Monte Mare and Monte Marrone.
Matese Mountains
The Matese mountains are located in the southern part of the province and are bordered by the SS 85 Venafrana. In this area, you can find the municipalities of Sant'Agapito, Pettoranello, Monteroduni, Longano, Castelpizzuto, Castelpetroso, Roccamandolfi, and Cantalupo nel Sannio. The most important mountains of this range are Monte Miletto, Monte Patalecchia, and Colle di Mezzo.
Montagnola Molisana
The Montagnola Molisana is located in the southeastern part of the province and includes the municipalities of Frosolone, Civitanova del Sannio, and Macchiagodena.
Venafro Mountains
The Venafro mountains surround the plain and exceed 1,000 meters in altitude. In this area, you can find the municipalities of Venafro, Sesto Campano, Conca Casale, and Pozzilli. Among the highest peaks are Monte Sambucaro, Monte Cesima, Monte Corno, Monte Cerino or Santa Croce, Colle San Domenico, and Monte Calvello.
Alto Molise Mountains
The Alto Molise mountains are located in the northern part of the province and include the municipalities belonging to the Alto Molise Mountain Community. Among the most important municipalities in this area are Capracotta and Agnone. The main mountains of this massif are Monte Campo and Monte Capraro.
Conclusion
The province of Isernia, although small and sparsely populated, is a very captivating place for those who love mountains and unspoiled nature. The different massifs surrounding it offer multiple opportunities for excursions in the midst of nature and the possibility to savor typical products of various areas. Come and discover the province of Isernia and let yourself be fascinated by its natural wonders!
