Monte Velino Group
The Monte Velino mountain group is a broad massif of peaks culminating in the summit of Monte Velino (hence the name), a pyramid-shaped mountain surrounded by the nearby peaks of Monte Cafornia and Monte Sevice. It is the Romans' mountain par excellence: just 50 minutes' drive from Rome, it offers hikes and mountaineering ascents that deserve every respect. A mountain that in winter is covered in heavy snow and that, with its height gain from the Piana di Avezzano, allows long treks and demanding ascents, tiring ones too. On the Campo Felice side, on the other hand, the mountain allows more touristy stays and hikes better suited to families and children. A mountain of endless possibilities...
Hike to Monte Morrone via Fonte della Vena
By Redazione Published: 26/06/2012
Introduction: The Monti della Duchessa are a subgroup of peaks belonging to the Monte Velino mountain group. Monte Morrone is a peak clearly visible from the A24 motorway, but it gets little attention because of…
From Capo di Pezza to Rifugio Vincenzo Sebastiani
By Redazione Published: 20/06/2012
Introduction: this is a hiking route, easy and not too steep, suitable for everyone in summer, but very rewarding for the immense panorama you can enjoy in winter too. Trekking poles are recommended.It is one…
Monte Magnola (2220 m) and Sentinella (2178 m) from Vado del Ceraso
By Redazione Published: 30/05/2012
Introduction: A route in a little-frequented setting that leads to the summit of Monte Magnola. The advantage of this route is that, for most of the way, you avoid the hideous sight of the ski…
Monte Orsello (2043 m) from the Ristorante della Vecchia Miniera
By Redazione Published: 29/05/2012
Introduction: the hiking route to Monte Orsello starting from the Ristorante della Vecchia Miniera is certainly one of those routes that are not too long and call for modest physical effort. There are no technical…