Trekking in the Apennines, Italy, Europe - A Trekker's Guide

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January 2010

Page 38:

Hotel Fonte Abete is now closed

August 2009

Page 91:

Rifugio Duca degli Abruzzi - the mobile number has changed to 347 129414

Pages 21 and 22, Maps:

Some of these maps are no longer listed on the Selca website but they are all still available. The easiest way to order the Selca maps is through Stella Alpina bookshop in Florence: info@stella-alpina.com
 

August 2011

The following comments and updates are taken from letters and emails kindly sent in by readers.

Several route changes have been reported especially along the ridges in the latter stages of the route, and waymarking has improved in many points. It is almost as if a conscious decision had been made to 'improve' the route in places and had then erected signposts to give effect to the decisions. There was also a clear impression of the red and white waymarking on the resultant ‘official’ route having been well refreshed - especially in the forests in the first half of the route, where it was brilliant.

Generally speaking, it is a good idea to go equipped with bivvy gear just in case accommodation is not available, especially early in the season.

Stage 2

The waymarked route swings east soon after leaving Viamaggio, passing to the north of Eremo di Cerbaiolo, and follows a cross-country route to Pieve Santo Stefano, taking a little longer.

Stage 6

Passo della Calla: the restaurant no longer has the key to the rifugio.

Rifugio Citta di Forli at La Burraia at the end of this stage is temporarily closed (2011) due to change of management so plan on overnighting at Campigna - there is reportedly a late afternoon bus from Passo Di Calla.

Stage 7

The hotel at Passo Muraglione no longer offers accommodation so be prepared to take the bus to San Godenzo or San Benedetto in Alpe.

Stage 9

Waymarks indicate the direct route to Giogo.

Stage 11

The route in the book has been surfaced for much of the first 3 hours and a new section of GEA designated that follows the ridge crest over Monte Citerna. This takes approximately 6-7 hours, much longer.

Stage 13

On page 84 the official waymarked route to Pracchia is now well waymarked.

Stage 15

The route now takes you over Monte Maiore. Further on, waymarks now lead directly to Boscolungo.

Abetone - Hotel Primula tel 0573 60108 www.hotelprimula.com

Stage 17

Waymarks lead directly to Passo Radici.

Stage 19

GEA waymarks now lead over Monte Prado, a tougher but very rewarding route.

Stage 21/22

Waymarking and signage are sorely lacking in the vicinity of Prato Spilla.

Waymarks seem to follow the ridge from Passo Pietra Tagliata to Passo del Giovarello.

Stage 23

The GEA waymarking now goes directly over Monte Fosco and waymarking is very good though some signs vandalised.

After Passo del Righetto you follow the road for 200 metres then go left and right to follow the route to Montelungo.