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PERIOD
April-November
DURATION
7h
LOCATION
Civitella Alfedena, Abruzzo
GROUP SIZE
15 people
LENGTH
13 km roundtrip
ELEVATION GAIN
850 m
DIFFICULT
Moderate
You need a good level of fitness, because the itinerary is long and there is a significant altitude difference.
A buzzard flies over a long valley in slow concentric circles. A valley with its forest, its meadows and its steep mountains. A gorgeous itinerary, among the Park’s most famous ones, crosses it: 800 metres of difference in level, from Civitella Alfedena up to the 1952m a.s.l. of the pass of Forca Resuni, which holds many stories and wonders in a sequence of moving sceneries. We are talking about Val di Rose, which takes its name from the wonderful flowerings of the rosehips, giving colour to the low altitude clearings in spring.
The Apennine Chamois, together with the Marsican brown bear and the wolf, is the most precious fauna of the Park and all of the Apennines. The population present in the area of Val di Rose-Valle Jannanghera has been the object of particular protection by the Park Authority in order to safeguard it. Access to the area of Val di Rose and Valle Jannanghera will be allowed exclusively through the trails I1 e K6. Access to these itineraries will be allowed exclusively in groups with a guide during the summer season.
Rare wild flowers & orchids of Central Apennines and the real opportunity to meet one of the iconic species of the Park
Gli zoccoli del camoscio sono le quattro dita del violinista. Vanno alla cieca e non sbagliano millimetro. Schizzano su strapiombi, giocolieri in salita, acrobati in discesa, artisti da circo per la platea delle montagne.
Meeting with the guide in Civitella Alfedena, near the Wolf Visitor Center. The path move from the village and get the high pass and Forca Resuni, historical refuge used by rangers of the Park. Walking trough an astonishing wood we will reach a high viewpoint on the village of Barrea and Monte Petroso with the possibility to watch also on the Canneto valley, in the Lazio region. Lush meadows and glacial circuses characterize the Risione valley. All this mekes one of the best itinerary and triggers unforgettable emotions.
Prices
€ 20 / per adult
€ 10 / per young (10-14 year-old)
What’s included
Guide and organization
Professional liability insurance
What is not included
Packed lunch
Any transports
Extra and personal expenses
Travel insurance
Normally it’s possible to climb it between April and November. April and May is when little chamois start discovering their mountains jumping on the rocky walls. Wonderful endemic flowers bloom everywhere. In the late summer, deers and chamois in love are kings of mountain pastures.
See booking calendar for available dates.
Temperatures depend on season and time, warm clothes and dress up in layers is recommended: at 2.000 mt above sea level, in summertime too, it could be very cold. You must have hiking boots.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
Rucksack (25-35 litre)
Waterproof jacket with hood
Warm jacket
Technical walking trousers
Technical t-shirts
Hiking boots
Warm hat
Thin gloves
Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)
Water bottles or water bladder (at least 2 l)
Sure can! Over 30% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.
This hiking is designed for adults and young 10+, with a good level of fitness and some previous experience in hiking in mountains.
Ask for a private tour if you need an exclusive experience. Send us an e mail and we’ll answer you back with the quotation.
Refreshment point and toilet services are not available during this hike, you will eat your packed dinner and you may go in the forest… looking for your private toilet.
Outdoor activities are weather dependent. If we are forced to cancel an activity due to extreme weather conditions, an alternative date, activity or full refund will be provided. Please note that changes may occur at a short notice, even on the same day.
Our guides are registered in Collegio Guide Alpine Abruzzo and subscribed a professional insurance.
We suggest you to book on line activity insurance with World Nomads. They offer insurances designed for adventurous travellers across 140 countries that includes overseas medical, evacuation, baggage and a range of adventure sports and activities.
Civitella Alfedena is one of the village of Abruzzo National Park, the oldest Italian protected area. It has guaranteed a life in harmony with nature for almost a century. You can easily reach it by car through three access points. FROM ROME (Highway A24 Rome – L’Aquila): from Rome highway A24 until Pescina exit, proceed on SR83 or on SP17 until Civitella Alfedena. FROM PESCARA (Highway A25 Roma – Pescara): from Pescara highway A25 until Pescina exit, go on towards SR83 or towards SP17 until Civitella Alfedena. FROM NAPLES (Highway A1 Naples – Rome): from Naples highway A1 until Caianello exit, enter SS85 towards Venafro and then proceed on SR83 until Civitella Alfedena.
You can arrive by bus thanks to daily connections from Castel di Sangro and Avezzano. Check the timetable on Tuabruzzo. Connections by train are only until Avezzano station. For those who come from Rome it is possible to check the timetable of Flixbus or Prontobus company that connects Roma and Ciampino airports to Abruzzo.
