Alpe di Succiso

Coordinates: 44°19′58″N 10°11′44″E / 44.33278°N 10.19556°E / 44.33278; 10.19556
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Alpe di Succiso
Northern side of the Alpe di Succiso seen from the Valdenza.
Highest point
Elevation2,017 m (6,617 ft)
Prominence770 m (2,530 ft)
Coordinates44°19′58″N 10°11′44″E / 44.33278°N 10.19556°E / 44.33278; 10.19556
Geography
Alpe di Succiso is located in Italy
Alpe di Succiso
Alpe di Succiso
Location in Italy
LocationProvince of Reggio Emilia, Italy
Parent rangeTuscan-Emilian Apennines

The Alpe di Succiso (pronounced [ˈalpe di sutˈtʃiːzo]) is a mountain in the northern Apennines, located in the trait between the Cerreto and Lagastrello Passes, with an altitude of 2,017 m. It has a pyramidal appearance, carved by several gorges.

The rivers Secchia and Enza, right affluences of the Po River, have their source in the Alpe di Succiso. The mountain is part of the National Park of the Appennino Tosco-Emiliano.