After the Unification of Italy, taking advantage of thick wood of beeches, the brigands found there a safe shelter. At an altitude of 1050 meters, the highland of the Laceno in the district of Bagnoli Irpino extends between the Monti Picentini, at the foot of the Cervialto, and surrounded by other summits of the chain.

It is defined as an "area of scientific interest of the WWF".