Standing before Monte Meta, one is immediately captivated by the beauty of the landscape. Forested slopes give way to snowy karst fields and steep rocky cliffs. It’s a harsh and wild environment, made even more magical by the call of Rock partridges and the silent flight of the Golden Eagle. From Passo dei Monaci — the mountain pass where Abruzzo, Lazio, and Molise meet — the view is breathtaking. On clear days, the gaze stretches across the snow-covered Apennines, and beyond Monte Cassino, even reaches the sea.