Hiking Routes and Paths in the Apennines
In the route fact sheets you can find: descriptions of the routes, height gain, walking times (for a regular hiker), difficulty grades, the downloadable track of the route in Google Earth format, maps and weather forecasts for the area of the hike, details of mountain huts and phone numbers.
Easy hike to Monte Acuto (2035 m)
By Redazione Published: 26/07/2013
Introduction: A compulsory summit for Club 2000m collectors, Monte Acuto is really not very interesting (it is also the lowest of the Sibillini 2000ers), aesthetically anonymous in itself; however it offers a truly breathtaking view…
Costa della Sentina (PD- mountaineering route)
By Redazione Published: 14/03/2013
Introduction: Costa della Sentina is a small face located right at the mouth of the Valle Majelama and is the steepest part of the buttresses of Monte Magnola and the Sentinella. The route is open…
Hike to Macera della Morte (2073 m) from Macchie Piane
By Redazione Published: 06/02/2013
Introduction: A round suited to springtime: once the thaw is over, the Monti della Laga are covered by a green carpet of grass. Given its geological make-up, the Laga drips with water, which runs on…
Hike to Cimata Fossa dei Cavalli (2301 m) from Forme
By Redazione Published: 04/02/2013
Introduction: A quick route of medium length but with a demanding height gain. The balcony overlooking the Valle Majelama is very beautiful, mainly in its lower part, from where you can see the buttresses of…
Monte Amaro (2793 m) by the Rava della Giumenta Bianca
By Redazione Published: 10/01/2013
Introduction: A genuine mountaineering climb with a steady and very demanding gradient. To be done in winter with crampons and ice axe, in summer with lots, lots and lots of water.Route characteristics: Technically not a…
Monte Sirente (2348 m) from the Val d'Arano
By Redazione Published: 10/01/2013
Introduction: This route, not recommended when there is snow cover because of its length, is on the other hand particularly suited to Nordic ski touring and ski mountaineering. The southern side of Monte Sirente, monotonous…
Colle del Bicchero via the Valle Majelama (formerly Majellama) from Forme
By Redazione Published: 08/01/2013
Introduction: A route that winds along the long and at times monotonous floor of the Valle Majellama. The look of the rocks and the drops isn't as spectacular as in other gorges of the Apennines.…
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…