Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga
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Itineraries
Itineraries
Itineraries on foot, by bike, and on horseback to discover the natural and cultural treasures of the Park
Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park, one of the largest and most precious protected areas in Europe. Here the great treasures of nature have been living together with the amazing cultural heritage for millennia.
Itineraries on Foot
Besides the mountain trails leading towards Corno Grande, Mt. Gorzano, and the hightest summits, that are practicable safely only during the summer, in the Park it is possible to carry out tours of various difficulty levels.
Further information
Between the two Kingdoms District
Region: Abruzzi
Province: Teramo
Municipalities: Campli, Civitella del Tronto, Torricella Sicura, Valle Castellana
| Georef. | Itinerary | Typology | Interest | ||
 | Across Salinello Gorges Itinerary no. 11 Departure: Borgo di Ripe |  | On foot E (EE the detour to San Francesco alle scalelle) 2.15 hours |   | |
 | From Croce di Corano to the Hermitage Itinerary no. 12 | | On foot EE - For expert hikers 1 h | | |
 | From Macchia da Sole to Castel Manfrino Itinerary no. 9 Departure: Macchia da Sole | | On foot T - Tourist (level) 1 h |   | |
 | From Ripe to Salinello Gorges Itinerary no. 10 Departure: Borgo di Ripe | | On foot T/E 2 h |  | |
 | From Tre Caciare to Montagna dei Fiori Itinerary no. 8 | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 1.45 hours | |
Waterfalls and Woodlands District
Region: Abruzzi
Province: Teramo
Municipalities: Cortino, Rocca S. Maria, Torricella Sicura, Valle Castellana
| Georef. | Itinerary | Typology | Interest | ||
 | Among the Centuries-old Chestnut Trees of Morrice Itinerary no. 19 Departure: Morrice | | On foot T - Tourist (level) 30 m | | |
 | From Ceppo to Bosco Martese Itinerary no. 20 | | On foot 1 h 30 m | | |
 | From Ceppo to Fosso della Cavata Itinerary no. 22 Departure: Piazzale del Ceppo | | On foot C from 2.15 to 4 hours | | |
 | From Ceppo to Morricana Waterfalls Itinerary no. 21 Departure: Piazzale del Ceppo | | On foot 2.45 hours | | |
 | From Padula to Fiumata Mountain Hut Itinerary no. 23 Departure: Padula | | On foot E - Hiking (level) from 2.45 to 3 hours | | |
 | In the Fir Wood of Cortino Itinerary no. 24 Departure: Cortino | | On foot C 1 h | |
Major Road District
Region: Abruzzi
Provinces: L'Aquila, Teramo
Municipalities: L'Aquila, Pizzoli, Capitignano, Campotosto, Crognaleto, Fano Adriano, Pietracamela, Montorio al Vomano
| Georef. | Itinerary | Typology | Interest | ||
 | From Campotosto to Mt. Cardito Itinerary no. 29 Departure: Campotosto | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 1 h | | |
 | From Campotosto to Mt. di Mezzo Itinerary no. 30 Departure: Campotosto | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 3 h | | |
 | From Capannelle Pass to Mt. San Franco Itinerary no. 32 Departure: Passo delle Capannelle | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 2.15 hours | | |
 | From Capannelle Pass to Panepucci Alessandri Mountain Hut Itinerary no. 31 Departure: Passo delle Capannelle | | On foot T - Tourist (level) 0.45 hours | | |
 | From Cesacastina to Valle delle Cento Cascate Itinerary no. 37 Departure: Cesacastina | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 2.15 hours | | |
 | From Crognaleto to Madonna della Tibia Itinerary no. 38 Departure: Crognaleto | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 2.15 hours |  | |
 | From Nerito to Mt. Cardito Itinerary no. 36 Departure: Nerito | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 2.15 hours | | |
 | From Nerito to Paladini and Tottea Itinerary no. 35 Departure: Nerito | | On foot T/E 2 h 30 m | | |
 | From Piano Vomano to Colle del Vento Itinerary no. 39 Departure: Piano Vomano | | On foot T/E 1.45 hours | | |
 | From Pietracamela to Prati di Tivo Itinerary no. 42 Departure: Pietracamela | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 1.15 hours | | |
 | From Pietracamela to Val Maone Itinerary no. 41 Departure: Pietracamela | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 3.15 hours | | |
 | From Prati di Tivo to Corno Grande Itinerary no. 44 Departure: Prati di Tivo | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 2.45 hours | | |
 | From Prati di Tivo to Franchetti Mountain Hut Itinerary no. 43 Departure: Prati di Tivo | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 1.45 hours | | |
 | From Prati di Tivo to Piano del Laghetto Itinerary no. 45 Departure: Prati di Tivo | | On foot T - Tourist (level) from 1 to 1.15 hours | | |
 | From Prato Selva to the Mountain Hut del Monte Itinerary no. 40 Departure: Fano Adriano | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 1.45 hours | | |
 | From Valle del Chiarino to Mt. Corvo Itinerary no. 34 Departure: Passo delle Capannelle | | On foot E (EE in the final stretch) 3.45 hours | | |
 | In Valle del Chiarino Itinerary no. 33 Departure: Passo delle Capannelle | | On foot T/E 1 h 30 m | |
Sicilian Valley District
Region: Abruzzi
Provinces: Teramo
Municipalities: Castelli, Arsita, Isola del Gran Sasso, Tossicia
| Georef. | Itinerary | Typology | Interest | ||
| From Casale San Nicola to San Nicola Hermitage and Mountain Hut Itinerary no. 57 Departure: Casale San Nicola | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 2.15 hours | | |
 | From Casale San Nicola to San Pietro Itinerary no. 58 Departure: Casale San Nicola | | On foot E - Hiking (level) From 4.15 to 4.45 hours | | |
 | From Castelli to Fondo della Salsa Itinerary no. 61 Departure: Castelli | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 1.15 hours | | |
 | From Forca di Valle to Pianalunga Itinerary no. 56 | | On foot E - Hiking (level) From 1.15 to 3 hours | | |
 | From Pagliara Lake to Pagliara Castle Itinerary no. 60 Departure: Isola del Gran Sasso | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 1.15 hours | | |
 | From Piano del Fiume to Santa Colomba Hermitage Itinerary no. 59 Departure: Isola del Gran Sasso | | On foot E - Hiking (level) From 1 to 1.30 hours | | |
 | The Ring-route of the Country Hamlets of Tossicia Itinerary no. 55 Departure: Centro storico di Tossicìa | | On foot T - Tourist (level) From 2 to 2.15 hours | |
Great Abbeys District
Region: Abruzzi
Province: Pescara
Municipalities: Brittoli, Carpineto della Nora, Castiglione a Casauria, Civitella Casanova, Corvara, Farindola, Montebello di Bertona, Pescosansonesco, Villa Celiera
| Georef. | Itinerary | Typology | Interest | ||
 | At Piano del Voltigno Itinerary no. 75 Departure: Villa Celiera | | On foot T/E 2.15 hours | | |
 | From Campo Imperatore to Vallone d'Angri Itinerary no. 73 Departure: Rifugio San Francesco | | On foot E/EE from 3.15 to 3.45 hours | | |
 | From Corvara to Colle Rotondo Itinerary no. 76 Departure: Corvara | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 1.15 hours | | |
 | From Mortaio d'Angri to Vallone d'Angri Itinerary no. 72 Departure: Farindola | | On foot E/EE from 3.30 to 4 hours | | |
 | Merletti di Villa Celiera and Cima delle Scalate Itinerary no. 74 Departure: Villa Celiera | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 1 h 30 m | | |
 | The Chamois Wildlife Area and the Waterfall of the Golden Calf Departure: Farindola | | On foot T/E from 0.30 to 2.45 hours | |
Tirino Valley District
Region: Abruzzi
Provinces: L'Aquila, Pescara
Municipalities: Capestrano, Bussi sul Tirino, Ofena, Villa S. Lucia
| Georef. | Itinerary | Typology | Interest | ||
 | Along the Bends of Tirino River Itinerary no. 80 Departure: L'Aquila | | On foot T - Tourist (level) 2 h | | |
 | From Forca di Penne to Mt. Picca Itinerary no. 79 Departure: Forca di Penne | | On foot E - Hiking (level) from 1.30 to 1.45 hours | | |
 | From Ofena al Piano to Pagliare di Ofena Itinerary no. 78 Departure: Ofena | | On foot T - Tourist (level) from 2.30 to 3 hours | | |
 | From Ofena to Garrufo and to Villa Santa Lucia Itinerary no. 77 Departure: Ofena | | On foot T - Tourist (level) 1 h | |
The Barony Lands District
Region: Abruzzi
Province: L'Aquila
Municipalities: Barisciano, Carapelle Calvisio, Castelvecchio Calvisio, Castel del Monte, Santo Stefano di Sessanio
| Georef. | Itinerary | Typology | Interest | ||
 | From Barisciano to Piano delle Locce and Santa Maria Carboni Itinerary no. 62 Departure: Barisciano | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 3 h | | |
 | From Carapelle Calvisio to San Pancrazio Sanctuary Itinerary no. 65 Departure: Carapelle Calvisio | | On foot T - Tourist (level) 1 h | | |
 | From Fonte Vetica to Mt. Tremoggia Itinerary no. 68 Departure: Pineta di Fonte Vetica | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 2.45 hours | | |
 | From Piano San Marco to Colle della Battaglia Itinerary no. 70 Departure: Castel del Monte | | On foot T/E 2 h | | |
 | From Racollo Lake to Santa Maria del Monte Itinerary no. 63 Departure: Lago Racollo | | On foot T - Tourist (level) from 1.30 to 2 hours | | |
 | From Ricotta Mountain Hut to Voltigno Itinerary no. 69 Departure: Castel del Monte | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 3.45 hours | | |
 | From Vallone della Fornaca to Mt. Prena Itinerary no. 67 Departure: Fonte Cerreto | | On foot E/EE 3 h | | |
 | Santo Stefano di Sessanio, Calascio, and Castelvecchio Calvisio Ring-route Itinerary no. 64 Departure: Santo Stefano di Sessanio | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 3 h 30 m | | |
| Vallone della Fornaca and "Masso Aragonese" Itinerary no. 66 Departure: Fonte Cerreto | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 1 h 30 m | |
| Georef. | Itinerary | Typology | Interest | ||
 | From Assergi to Valle del Vasto Itinerary no. 50 Departure: Convento di San Francesco di Assergi | | On foot T - Tourist (level) from 1.15 to 2 hours | | |
 | From Capannelle Pass to Mt. Stabiata Itinerary no. 47 Departure: Assergi | | On foot T - Tourist (level) 1 h | | |
 | From Colle della Croce to Acqua San Franco Itinerary no. 46 | | On foot T - Tourist (level) 0.45 hours | | |
 | From Filetto to San Cristante Abbeys Itinerary no. 51 Departure: Filetto | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 1.45 hours | | |
 | From the Hotel in Campo Imperatore to Corno Grande Itinerary no. 54 Departure: Campo Imperatore | | On foot 3 h | | |
 | From the Hotel in Campo Imperatore to Mt. Aquila Itinerary no. 52 Departure: Campo Imperatore | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 2 h 30 m | | |
 | From the Hotel in Campo Imperatore to Pizzo Cefalone Itinerary no. 53 Departure: Campo Imperatore | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 1.45 hours | | |
 | From Valle del Vasto to Piano di Camarda Itinerary no. 48 Departure: Assergi | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 2.45 hours | | |
 | Madonna Fore and Mt. Castelvecchio Itinerary no. 49 | | On foot 1.15 hours | |
Upper Aterno Valley District
Region: Abruzzi
Province: L'Aquila
Municipalities: Barete, Cagnano Amiterno, Capitignano, Montereale, Pizzoli
| Georef. | Itinerary | Typology | Interest | ||
 | From Arischia to Fonte Ovindoli and Sant'Antonino Itinerary no. 28 Departure: Arischia | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 2.45 hours | | |
| From Capannelle Pass to Colle delle Pozze and Serra Itinerary no. 27 Departure: Passo delle Capannelle | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 1 h | | |
 | From Capitignano to Forcella di Mopolino Itinerary no. 25 Departure: Capitignano | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 1 h 30 m | | |
 | From San Giovanni di Paganica to Croce di Capetone and Mt. Mozzano Itinerary no. 26 Departure: San Giovanni di Paganica | | On foot E - Hiking (level) from 1.15 to 2 hours | |
The Springs of Tronto District
Region: Lazio
Province: Rieti
Municipalities: Accumoli, Amatrice
| Georef. | Itinerary | Typology | Interest | ||
 | From Capricchia to Barche Waterfall Itinerary no. 17 Departure: Amatrice | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 1.45 hours | | |
 | From Capricchia to Mt. Gorzano Itinerary no. 18 Departure: Amatrice | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 3.15 hours | | |
 | From Macchie Piane to Pizzo di Sevo Itinerary no. 14 Departure: Amatrice | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 2.15 hours | | |
 | From Poggio d'Api to Pannicaro Small Lakes Itinerary no. 13 Departure: Poggio d'Api | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 1.45 hours | | |
 | From Retrosi to Icona Passatora Sanctuary Itinerary no. 15 Departure: Amatrice | | On foot T - Tourist (level) 1 h 30 m | | |
 | From San Martino to Monte d'Oro Itinerary no. 16 Departure: Amatrice | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 1 h 30 m | |
The Way of the Salt District
Region: the Marches
Province: Ascoli Piceno
Municipalities: Arquata del Tronto, Acquasanta Terme
| Georef. | Itinerary | Typology | Interest | ||
 | From Spelonga to Macera della Morte Itinerary no. 5 Departure: Spelonga | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 2 h 30 m | | |
 | From Spelonga to Mt. Comunitore Itinerary no. 4 Departure: Spelonga | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 1.15 hours | | |
 | From Umito to Volpara Waterfalls Itinerary no. 3 Departure: Umito | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 2 h 30 m | | |
 | From Vallecchia to Gaglierto and to Garrafo Itinerary no. 1 Departure: Vallecchia | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 1 h | | |
 | In Garrafo Gorges Itinerary no. 2 Departure: Acquasanta Terme | | On foot E in the initial stretch, EE farther on from 1 to 3 hours | | |
 | In San Gerbone Forest Itinerary no. 7 Departure: Acquasanta Terme | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 3 h 30 m | | |
| The Trail of Mt. Calvo Itinerary no. 6 Departure: Acquasanta Terme | | On foot E (lower trail), EE (climbing to the ruins) from 1 to 1.30 hours | |
Itineraries on Horseback
The longest horse riding trail in Italy: 320 km of nature and culture...
With its 320 km, the Horse Riding Trail of Gran Sasso d'Italia is the longest horse riding trail in Italy. It crosses the territory of 3 Provinces: L'Aquila, Pescara, and Teramo and 8 of the 11 tourist-environmental districts of the protected areas.
Further information| Georef. | Itinerary | Typology | Interest | ||
| The Horse Riding Trail of Gran Sasso The longest horse riding trail in Italy |  | On horseback | ||
| 1 Lap of: Horse Riding Trail - From Prati di Tivo to Rigopiano | 7 h | ||||
| 2 Lap of: Horse Riding Trail - From Rigopiano to Capestrano | 7 h | ||||
| 3 Lap of: Horse Riding Trail - From Capestrano to Assergi | 6 h | ||||
| 4 Lap of: Horse Riding Trail - From Assergi to Campotosto | 7 h | ||||
| 5 Lap of: Horse Riding Trail - From Campotosto to Prati di Tivo | 8 h | ||||
| 6 Lap of: Horse Riding Trail - From Campotosto to Cortino | 6 h | ||||
| 7 Lap of: Horse Riding Trail - Itinerary of the Waters and the Wolf | |||||
By Mountain Bike along the Gran Sasso Horse Riding Trail
In order to meet the growing demand of mountain bicycle touring, the Park Authority has planned the creation of bicycle touring facilities along the Horse Riding Trail of Gran Sasso d'Italia.
In 2011, through the management of the Service, the first mountain bicycle touring system was born in the protected area. To start the program, 14 strategic bicycle routes have been found: they follow the ring-route developing around Gran Sasso massif and cross territories of great charm and beauty at various altitudes.
| Georef. | Itinerary | Typology | Interest | ||
 | By Mountain Bike in Valle del Tirino Departure: Bussi sul Tirino |  | By bike | |
Tourist Itineraries
Ancient villages, archaeological sites, castles, sanctuaries, abbeys, country churches, hermitages, and caves form the surprising mountain landscapes of the Park, a nature extraordinarily rich in forests, springs, waterfalls, grasslands, plateaus, dizzying summits and striking rocky walls.
Further informationBetween the two Kingdoms District
Region: Abruzzi
Province: Teramo
Municipalities: Campli, Civitella del Tronto, Torricella Sicura, Valle Castellana
| Georef. | Itinerary | Typology | Interest | ||
 | Tourist Itinerary in the Between the Two Kingdoms District Departure: Teramo |  | Car | |
Waterfalls and Woodlands District
Region: Abruzzi
Province: Teramo
Municipalities: Cortino, Rocca S. Maria, Torricella Sicura, Valle Castellana
| Georef. | Itinerary | Typology | Interest | ||
 | Tourist Itinerary in the Waterfalls and Woodlands District From Teramo to Valle Castellana Departure: Teramo | | Car | |
Major Road District
Region: Abruzzi
Provinces: L'Aquila, Teramo
Municipalities: L'Aquila, Pizzoli, Capitignano, Campotosto, Crognaleto, Fano Adriano, Pietracamela, Montorio al Vomano
| Georef. | Itinerary | Typology | Interest | ||
| Tourist Itinerary in the Major Road District From Montorio to Campotosto Departure: Montorio al Vomano | | Car | |
Sicilian Valley District
Region: Abruzzi
Provinces: Teramo
Municipalities: Castelli, Arsita, Isola del Gran Sasso, Tossicia
| Georef. | Itinerary | Typology | Interest | ||
 | Tourist Itinerary in the Sicilian Valley District From Montorio al Vomano to Arsita Departure: Montorio al Vomano | | Car | |
Great Abbeys District
Region: Abruzzi
Province: Pescara
Municipalities: Brittoli, Carpineto della Nora, Castiglione a Casauria, Civitella Casanova, Corvara, Farindola, Montebello di Bertona, Pescosansonesco, Villa Celiera
| Georef. | Itinerary | Typology | Interest | ||
 | Tourist Itinerary in the Great Abbeys District From Castiglione to Casauria to Farindola Departure: Castiglione a Casauria | | Car | |
Tirino Valley District
Region: Abruzzi
Provinces: L'Aquila, Pescara
Municipalities: Capestrano, Bussi sul Tirino, Ofena, Villa S. Lucia
| Georef. | Itinerary | Typology | Interest | ||
 | Tourist Itinerary in Tirino Valley District From Bussi to Capestrano Departure: Bussi sul Tirino | | Car | |
The Barony Lands District
Region: Abruzzi
Province: L'Aquila
Municipalities: Barisciano, Carapelle Calvisio, Castelvecchio Calvisio, Castel del Monte, Santo Stefano di Sessanio
| Georef. | Itinerary | Typology | Interest | ||
 | Tourist Itinerary in the Barony Lands District Departure: L'Aquila | | Car | |
| Georef. | Itinerary | Typology | Interest | ||
 | Tourist Itinerary in the High Summits District From Capannelle Pass to Campo Imperatore Departure: Valico delle Capannelle | | Car | |
Upper Aterno Valley District
Region: Abruzzi
Province: L'Aquila
Municipalities: Barete, Cagnano Amiterno, Capitignano, Montereale, Pizzoli
| Georef. | Itinerary | Typology | Interest | ||
 | Tourist Itinerary in Upper Aterno Valley District From L'Aquila to Capitignano Departure: L'Aquila | | Car | |
The Springs of Tronto District
Region: Lazio
Province: Rieti
Municipalities: Accumoli, Amatrice
| Georef. | Itinerary | Typology | Interest | ||
 | Tourist Itinerary in the Springs of Tronto District From Amatrice to Accumoli Departure: Amatrice | | Car | |
The Way of the Salt District
Region: the Marches
Province: Ascoli Piceno
Municipalities: Arquata del Tronto, Acquasanta Terme
| Georef. | Itinerary | Typology | Interest | ||
 | Tourist Itinerary in the Way of the Salt District From Acquasanta Terme to Arquata del Tronto Departure: Acquasanta Terme | | Car | |
