# Marche nature: the Frasassi caves and the Conero

> The Frasassi route runs 1,500 meters in 75 minutes at a constant 57°F (14°C), €20 in 2026. The Conero park covers 6,011 hectares above the Adriatic.

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Last updated: 2026-09-11

The Frasassi caves at Genga run a guided route of 1,500 meters that takes 75 minutes at a constant 57°F (14°C) and costs €20 in 2026, and on the coast the Conero regional park covers 6,011 hectares around a 572 meter mountain.

## Frasassi: 1,500 meters at 57°F all year

The tourist route through the Frasassi caves, in the comune of Genga, is 1,500 meters long and takes about 75 minutes, always with a guide.

Inside, the temperature stays at 57°F (14°C) all year, so a sweater belongs in the bag even in August, together with comfortable shoes.

Visitors with reduced mobility can go as far as the start of the second hall, Sala 200. In a wheelchair, only the first hall is reachable.

## Tickets and closures in 2026

A full ticket costs €20 in 2026, €18 reduced and €14 for ages 6 to 14. Reduced covers ages 15 to 25, over-65s, soldiers, CAI members, journalists and teachers.

Children under 6 enter free, as do residents of Genga and disabled visitors who aren't self-sufficient, with a companion. Booking is required only for groups of more than 20.

Two speleological routes go further: the blue, about 2 hours, at €40, and the red, about 3 hours, at €50.

The 2026 calendar closed the caves from January 7 to 30 and closes them again on December 4 and December 25. For a winter visit in 2027, check the new calendar first.

## The Conero: 6,011 hectares since 1987

The Conero regional nature park was established in 1987 and covers 6,011 hectares in four comuni: Ancona, Camerano, Numana and Sirolo. Operational management began in 1991, and Monte Conero, at 572 meters, dominates all of it.

Portonovo, in the comune of Ancona below the mountain, is the most frequented bay of the Conero. Its beaches are pebble and stone, with free and serviced stretches, and it's partly accessible by wheelchair.

The local specialty is moscioli, wild mussels that grow only on the Conero's rocks. Whether summer car access to Portonovo is restricted, with a compulsory shuttle, isn't stated on the comune's page, so check the summer ordinance before driving down.

## Monti Sibillini: Marche's national park

Monti Sibillini is the national park the environment ministry files under Marche, with Macerata as its reference province.

Its area, trails and access rules aren't among the figures verified for this site, so none is described here. The ministry's list also gives only one province per park, which says nothing about where the boundary runs.

## Where to go next

Three pages carry more: [the Frasassi caves](/attractions/grotte-di-frasassi) in full, [Ancona](/towns/ancona) for the Conero coast, and [five days in Umbria and Marche](/itineraries/5-days-umbria-and-marche). For the region, see [Marche](/regions/marche) and [how busy Marche gets](/how-busy/in-marche).

## FAQ

### Is there a longer caving route at Frasassi?

Yes, two speleological routes go beyond the standard tour: the blue one, about 2 hours, costs €40, and the red one, about 3 hours, costs €50 in 2026. The standard tourist route is 1,500 meters and about 75 minutes, always with a guide.

### Who gets into Frasassi for free?

Children under 6, disabled visitors who aren't self-sufficient together with a companion, and residents of Genga, the comune the caves are in. Everyone else pays €20 full, €18 reduced or €14 for ages 6 to 14 in 2026.

### How big is the Conero park?

6,011 hectares across four comuni: Ancona, Camerano, Numana and Sirolo. The regional park was established in 1987, has been managed operationally since 1991, and is dominated by Monte Conero, 572 meters high.

### What are moscioli?

Wild mussels that grow only on the rocks of the Conero, and the local specialty at Portonovo, the most frequented bay under Monte Conero, in the comune of Ancona. Its beaches are pebble and stone, with free and serviced stretches.

## Sources

| Fact | Source | Confidence | Valid until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il percorso turistico delle Grotte di Frasassi e' lungo 1.500 metri, dura circa 75 minuti e si svolge a una temperatura interna costante di 14 gradi tutto l'anno. | [Consorzio Frasassi](https://www.frasassi.com/it/attivita/info-utili/); [doc 2](https://www.frasassi.com/it/attivita/percorso-turistico/) | medium | 2028-12-31 |
| Il percorso turistico delle Grotte di Frasassi dura circa un'ora e un quarto ed e' accessibile a tutti; all'interno la temperatura resta costante sui 14 gradi tutto l'anno, per cui serve una felpa anche in agosto. Chi ha mobilita' ridotta puo' arrivare fino all'inizio della seconda sala (sala 200). | [Consorzio Frasassi / Grotte di Frasassi Srl](https://www.frasassi.com/it/attivita/percorso-turistico/) | medium | 2028-12-31 |
| Nel 2026 il biglietto per il percorso turistico delle Grotte di Frasassi (Genga, AN) costa 20 euro intero, 18 euro ridotto e 14 euro per i ragazzi 6-14 anni; l'ingresso e' gratuito sotto i 6 anni. | [Consorzio Frasassi - Grotte di Frasassi](https://www.frasassi.com/it/orari-costi/) | medium | 2027-06-30 |
| Il Parco Naturale Regionale del Conero copre 6.011 ettari nei comuni di Ancona, Camerano, Numana e Sirolo, istituito nel 1987, dominato dal Monte Conero alto 572 metri. | [Ente Parco Naturale Regionale del Conero](https://www.parcodelconero.org/lente/); [Parks.it](https://www.parks.it/parco.conero/par.php) | high | 2030-12-31 |
| La Baia di Portonovo, nel territorio comunale di Ancona sotto il Monte Conero, e' la baia piu' frequentata del Conero: le spiagge sono di ciottoli e sassi, con tratti liberi e attrezzati, e la specialita' locale sono i moscioli, le cozze selvatiche che crescono solo sugli scogli del Conero. | [Comune di Ancona](https://www.comune.ancona.it/it/point-of-interest/758727?category_id=344172) | medium | 2027-12-31 |
| I 24 parchi nazionali operativi italiani (2026), con la regione della sede/localizzazione principale indicata dal MASE. | [Ministero dell'Ambiente e della Sicurezza Energetica (MASE)](https://www.mase.gov.it/aree-protette/mappa-parchi-nazionali); [doc 2](https://www.mase.gov.it/portale/elenco-dei-parchi) | medium | 2027-12-31 |

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