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Walking in Abruzzo
Gran Sasso, Maiella and Abruzzo National Parks, and Sirente-Velino Regional Park
ISBN
9781852849788
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Published
Published
11 Jan 2019
Reprinted
7 Jul 2025
Edition
Second
Pages
256
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.45cm
Weight
300g
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Guidebook for walking in Abruzzo, a wild region of Italy incorporating the Abruzzo, Maiella, and Gran Sasso national parks and the Sirente-Velino regional park. 40 day walks are described including an ascent of Corno Grande, the highest point in the Apennines of peninsular Italy. The area is easily reached from the airports at Pescara and Rome.
Seasons
Most routes are accessible from May until October. Summer can be hot but late arriving snows may extend the season into November. Spring and autumn can be perfect for the lower routes.Centres
Sulmona is central and well located for all parks. L'Aquila is in the north and Castel di Sangro the south.Difficulty
Walks graded 1 (a straightforward wander that may involve a climb) to 3 (for those comfortable with mountain conditions, exposure and route finding)Must See
Abruzzo, Maiella, and Gran Sasso national parks and the Sirente-Velino regional park. Corno Grande, the highest point in the Apennines of peninsular Italy.ISBN
9781852849788
Availability
Published
Published
11 Jan 2019
Reprinted
7 Jul 2025
Edition
Second
Pages
256
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.45cm
Weight
300g
Delivery & Returns
Free Royal Mail 48 postage on UK orders. European postage is £3.50 per item. Worldwide postage is £5.50 per item. If you're not happy with your purchase for any reason, we'll give you a full refund.
More information...
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Overview
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A guidebook to 40 day walks in Italy’s Abruzzo region. Exploring the wild region near Rome, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike and are perfect for walking May through October.
Routes range from 4-25km (2-16 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2-8 hours. Key bases include L’Aquila, Sulmona, Castel di Sangro, and the Maiella and Gran Sasso national parks and Sirente-Velino regional park.
- 1:50,000 maps included for each walk
- GPX files available to download
- Detailed information on planning, access and accommodation
- Highlights include Val di Rose, the Prati di Tivo, and Corno Grande
- Information given on local geology and wildlife
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Table of Contents
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Map key
Overview map
Location of walks
Introduction
Abruzzo
Geological history
Human history
Animals and birds
Plants and flowers
Food and drink
Walking in Abruzzo
When to go
Getting there
Getting around
Places to base yourself
Daily essentials
Maps
Using this guide
Advice for the trail
The Maiella National Park
Walk 1 Fara San Martino gorge and Val Serviera
Walk 2 The hermitage of San Bartolomeo di Legio
Walk 3 Monte Morrone from Passo San Leonardo
Walk 4 Morrone di Pacentro and Monte Mileto
Walk 5 The Orfento valley
Walk 6 Caramanico and the Orfento gorge
Walk 7 Monte Amaro from Lama Biancha
Walk 8 Monte Amaro from La Maielletta
Walk 9 Monte Amaro from Fonte Romana
Walk 10 The Alento valley above Serramonacesca
Walk 11 Monte Porrara ridge
Corno Grande and Campo Imperatore
Walk 12 Monte Prena and Monte Camicia
Walk 13 Santo Stefano and Rocca Calascio
Walk 14 The west summit of Corno Grande
Walk 15 The east summit of Corno Grande
Walk 16 Campo Pericoli and Pizzo Cefalone
Walk 17 Monte Bolza ridge
Walk 18 Pietracamela and Prati di Tivo
Walk 19 Monte Corvo and the Val Chiarino
Monti Della Laga
Walk 20 Monte di Mezzo circuit from Campotosto
Walk 21 Cima della Laghetta and Monte Gorzano
The Abruzzo National Park
Walk 22 Villetta Barrea and Civitella Alfedena
Walk 23 The Val di Rose
Walk 24 Monte La Meta and the Mainarde crest
Walk 25 La Terratta
Walk 26 The Scanno town and lake loop
Walk 27 Serra del Campitello and Monte Godi
Walk 28 Monte Marsicano
Walk 29 Colli Alti and Bassi from Pescasseroli
Sulmona Valley and Monte Genzana
Walk 30 Anversa degli Abruzzi and Castrovalva
Walk 31 Monte Mattone from Pettorano sul Gizio
Walk 32 Monte Genzana from Pettorano sul Gizio
Walk 33 A tour of the Valle del Gizio
The Sirente-Velino Regional Park
Walk 34 Monte Sirente
Walk 35 The Celano gorge via Fonte degli Innamorati
Walk 36 Monte Velino
Walk 37 Monte Ocre
Walk 38 Fontecchio and Pagliare di Tione
Walk 39 The Navelli plain
The Simbruini Regional Park
Walk 40 Monte Viglio
Appendix A Route summary table
Appendix B Further access information
Appendix C Italian–English glossary
Appendix D Useful contacts -
Updates
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October 2023
Walk 12
A recent report suggests that the traverse of Monte Camicia from Vado di Ferruccio to the summit has become more serious and should now be considered a mountaineering route. There is probably more loose rock and the way is more insecure. Fixed protection points have been added indicating that parties may now choose to rope up for the scrambling sections. The consequences of a fall could be very serious. The advice is not to do the traverse unless you are confident in scrambling at height and experienced in moving on loose rock on steep ground, using hands and feet. A helmet is also recommended.
October 2022
Path closures
Path closures are quite common in Abruzzo, which is an area that is seismically active and suffers from landslips from time to time. We advise that you check in advance. Information can usually be found in the visitor centres.
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By Stuart Haines
Stuart Haines is a walker, mountain lover, guidebook writer, project manager and keen vegetable grower. His explorations of the remoter corners of central Italy began in 2004, following many years of climbing and adventuring in the Alps, North America and his native UK. Between 2007 and 2021 he was based between Bristol, England and Casa La Rocca, the country house in the heart of Abruzzo that he renovated and from where he roamed across the high, empty spaces of the Apennines. These days he is based in North Cornwall, where he enjoys the cliffs, beaches and moorland of a quiet and delightful part of England.
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