Sitio Lugsangan literally sits between these conical peaks

You will be needing a guide or assistance from the locals specially if you are first timer and you decides for the long trek. Meanwhile, the latter involves around an hour of leisurely trek from Osmeña Peak or so from downtown Mantalongon. The former is by taking a motorbike ( habal-habal) from Mantalongon Public Market straight to its base which is just 450 meters assault to the peak. There’s an easy and not so easy way of getting to Casino Peak from Mantalongon proper. Literally, Sitio Lugsangan is a huge farm. Tourism is not the village’s way of life and most locals are into farming. Its rich soil produces high value crops such as lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, beans and onions, among others. Its high elevation makes it climate temperate and its soil rich. Like other sitios in this hinterland of Dalaguete, Sitio Lugsangan is typically rural and laid back. That’s how iconic it is! The pride and icon of Sitio Lugsangan Ask any local from the village and they will instantly point you to a towering peak in their backyard. It would be hard not to notice this spot if you are at the village due to its attractive shape. There’s Tabon Peak, Lovers’ Peak, Sunset Peak, Kandungaw Peak and the recently becoming popular Casino Peak!Ĭasino Peak is an icon of Sitio Lugsangan in Barangay Tabon, the neighboring town of Barangay Mantalongon where Osmeña Peak is located. And I am sure there are yet to be named that offer equally if not more imposing vista of this spot. Looks familiar? But it’s not Quitinday nor Chocolate Hills!īut aside from Osmeña and with the countless peaks comprising Mantalongon Range, there are other lesser known peaks. This is understandable as the site is just an easy trek from the main road and yet it offers a panoramic view of the iconic multiple jagged peaks that stretch to as far as the neighboring town of Badian, overlooking the towns of Ronda, Moalboal, Argao and Alcoy, and the islands across Tañon and Cebu Straits.

Sunrise view of of Osmeña Peak from Casino Peakįor years, Casino Peak has remained a secret while Osmeña Peak of Barangay Mantalongon has gained popularity for the imposing view of the roof of Cebu. It features countless conic peaks reminiscent of Bohol’s Chocolate Hills and Albay’s Quitinday Hills. The mountain range borders the towns of Badian and Dalaguete and covers various sitios and barangays of the two towns. The ragged peaks of Mantalongon Range is undeniably among the most picturesque mountain peaks not only in Cebu but in the entire Philippines. It is Casino Peak! Not Bohol’s Chocolate Hills nor Albay’s Quitinday Hills! Not taken from Osmeña Peak but the roof of Cebu still.

Casino peak itinerary