Central Apennines
By the central Apennines we usually mean the mountain ranges of Umbria, the Marche and Abruzzo. Of the Apennines we said earlier that they form an arc bulging towards the east. The curve becomes especially marked between Romagna and the Marche, where the mountains come remarkably close to the Adriatic coast (Monti Sibillini and the Gran Sasso massif).
Hike to Monte Porche (2233 m)
By Redazione Published: 18/12/2012
Introduction: This is a route that is not too demanding; above all the climb, being gradual, lets you spread the almost 600 metres of height gain evenly over the 4 kilometres of the route. It…
Pizzo San Gabriele (2214 m) from Vado di Corno
By Redazione Published: 26/09/2012
Introduction: Along the eastern ridge of the Gran Sasso you can do a short and wonderful hike, very airy and panoramic, within reach of hikers who are at ease using their hands and feet but…
Monte Cotento (2015 m) from Campo Staffi
By Redazione Published: 24/09/2012
Introduction: A hike for summit collectors who want to combine bagging a summit with a short hike for children. A simple ascent, far more rewarding in the winter season than in the summer. A mountain…
Hike to the Ferroio di Scanno from Passo Godi
By Redazione Published: 15/09/2012
Introduction: A walk that is not too long and very pleasant, worth repeating both in winter and in summer. The Ferroio di Scanno is a pass where a memorial plaque has been placed to commemorate…
Pizzo Tre Vescovi (2092 m) from Rifugio del Fargno
By Redazione Published: 14/09/2012
Introduction: Summits that are not easy to reach in winter become a hike for children of enormous satisfaction and fun when there is no snow cover. Conquering Pizzo Tre Vescovi starting from Rifugio del Fargno…
Cima delle Murelle (2596 m) from Rifugio Pomilio
By Redazione Published: 14/09/2012
Introduction: One of the most beautiful summits of the whole Majella massif, Cima delle Murelle wins you over with the variety of the route and because, to reach it, whichever side you tackle it from,…
Monte La Terratta (2208 m) and Monte Argatone (2149 m) from Lago di Scanno
By Redazione Published: 13/09/2012
Introduction: A spring route of considerable naturalistic satisfaction in a little-frequented area, which offers a small but curious glimpse of Lago di Scanno and of the bulk of Monte Genzana. Monte La Terratta is an…
Hike to Monte Cava (2000 m) through the Valle Amara
By Redazione Published: 12/09/2012
Introduction: An evocative route with a gradual climb, suitable for teenage hikers, although a bit long and tiring. The Prati di San Rocco are beautiful, and we recommend stopping there for a picnic even without…
Hike to Monte San Nicola from Gagliano Aterno
By Redazione Published: 11/09/2012
Introduction: A short hike for little apprentice hikers. The lure of conquering a 2000-metre summit is an extremely powerful incentive for children over seven or eight. The climb to Monte San Nicola is ideal for…