Easter among wolves, a journey into the wilderness of the Central Apennines

ITINERARY

DAY 1 – The Abruzzo Park, Italy’s oldest protected area

Free arrival in Pescasseroli, in the afternoon, settling in at the hotel and presentation of the guide. At 16:00, departure for a first easy hike until sunset. In the evening, return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

2 hours’ walking · 4km · 200 m climb · 200 m descent

DAY 2 – Wolf hunter or park ranger, the wolf in the collective imagination

At dawn, a session of wildlife watching. After breakfast, departure for a panoramic hike and to seek out signs of the presence of wolves. Possibility of observing grazing red deer, roe deer and chamois. Packed lunch and transfer to Civitella Alfedena, visit to the Museum of the Apennine Wolf and history of its conservation in Italy. In the afternoon, settling in at hotel and short evening excursion in the hopes of hearing wolves howling. Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.

5 hours’ walking · 9km · 400 m climb · 400 m descent

DAY 3 – Living as wolves in a man’s world

Dawn will find us in the splendid scenery of Pianoro Le Forme at the foot of Monte Meta, a place of strong emotional impact, with rugged, wild mountains. The day will continue in the Val Pagana, to then reach Passo dei Monaci from where you can admire the entire chain of the Mainarde mountains in Lazio and Molise. Return to the valley in the afternoon. Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.

6 hours’ walking · 13km · 400 m climb · 400 m descent 

DAY 4 – From the magic of sacred waters to the return of wild nature

On our last day, we explore the Giovenco valley. From the beautiful and variegated apple orchards of Ortona dei Marsi, we will visit the areas connecting the Central Apennine national parks, where local communities are working daily to achieve peaceful coexistence with returning wildlife. Return to the valley in the afternoon and departure of participants.

6 hours’ walking · 9km · 300 m climb · 300 m descent