Targa del Passo del Lupo

At Passo del Lupo on Monte Conero, a commemorative plaque marks a terrace above the Adriatic. From here, the white limestone cliffs frame the view toward the two sea stacks of the Due Sorelle, the paired rock formations that gave the nearby cove its name.

Why it matters

The plaque recalls the dramatic landscape and the difficulties involved in exploring it. The viewpoint brings together the steep coastal cliffs, the Adriatic and the distinctive forms of the Due Sorelle, among the most recognisable features of the Conero coast.

What to notice

The limestone walls descend sharply toward the shoreline, where a gravel-and-pebble beach lies below the cliffs. Offshore, the two detached stacks rise from the water like paired silhouettes. The contrast between pale rock, vegetation and sea is central to the view.

Context and history

Monte Conero rises above the otherwise low Adriatic coast of the Marche. The surrounding regional park protects the promontory's natural and cultural landscape. The plaque marks Passo del Lupo, the end point associated with the Sentiero delle Due Sorelle, and draws attention to the rugged character of this stretch of coast.