The Pantani di Accumoli are small lakes of glacial origin located on the border between the Sibillini Mountains and the Laga Mountains, nestled in a small panoramic valley surrounded by pastures and breathtaking landscapes. From late April to late October, the Pantani are a true natural paradise.
The Pantani are included in the Natura 2000 network due to the presence of three habitats of Community importance, as well as an extremely rare species of amphibian, the yellow-bellied toad (Bombina pachypus). This small toad, brown on its back and with a bright yellow belly, is officially classified as “threatened”: its vulnerability stems from the fact that it lays its eggs and undergoes larval development exclusively in shallow, sun-warmed stagnant waters.
The site is also home to another protected amphibian species, albeit more widespread, the crested newt (Triturus carnifex), as well as the ivy moth (Euplagia quadripunctaria), a large moth with camouflage colouring.
This place provides a magnificent backdrop to the imposing mountainous profile formed by the pair of peaks of Cime del Redentore and Monte Vettore, nationally protected areas of considerable value with endless picturesque and enchanting corners. These vast horizons, offered by the Cammino Naturale dei Parchi (Nature Trail of the Parks), repay the long walk required to reach them.
