The Park of Monte Cucco lies on the north-eastern border of the Region of Umbria and is demarcated by the Apennine ridge, with the peak of Monte Cucco towering to 1,566 m, by the ancient course of the Via Flaminia, and by the Rivers Sentino and Chiascio.

The resident population of the Park numbers less than 7,000. In the mountainous areas, human activity is limited to forestry and the management of grazing animals. The bottom of the valley is generally turned over to arable farming, although intensive agriculture is not practiced. In the small towns lying within the Park boundaries there are many artisan businesses and small manufacturing concerns, as well as hotels and restaurants offering a high level of service and adding to visitors’ enjoyment of the Park itself.

The most important towns, in terms of size and cultural interest, standing within sight of the Park, are Gubbio to the north and Gualdo Tadino to the south.

Monte Cucco is a Park of underground water-courses and mineral springs, of pristine rivers, great unspoiled beech-woods and limestone grottoes untouched by mass tourism. It is home to the wolf and the golden eagle. It is a Park of historic towns which, although small, are rich in terms of their cultural and artistic heritage. It is also a place where one can find many extraordinary monasteries. In addition, the unique character of the Park makes it the perfect setting for enjoying all sorts of mountain sports: such as free-flying, caving, cross-country skiing and trekking.