Parco Nazionale della Majella

Events

Events Year 2005/2006

Photo Arch. PNM - E. Liberatoscioli
Census activity of the Abruzzi Chamois

Photo Arch. PNM - E. Liberatoscioli
Census activity of the Abruzzi Chamois

Photo Arch. PNM - E. Liberatoscioli

• Activities 2005 - Coop. Majella
• Activities 2005 - Coop. Majambiente

Winter 2005/2006

• Winter Events 2005/2006 - Stella Alpina Società Cooperativa
• Guided Tours in the Park, Winter 2005/2006 - Campo di Giove

Winter Events 2005/2006 - Stella Alpina Società Cooperativa

Stella Alpina Società Cooperativa
Information Center Parco Nazionale della Majella

Activities December 2005 / January 2006

• From 8th December 2005 to 8th January 2006
  Exhibit on Local Craftsmanship
  In the Information Center of Parco Majella.
  At 10.30 a.m.-1.30 p.m. and 3.30 p.m.-7.30 p.m.
  Free admittance.
  
  
• 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 27th, 28th, 29th December 2005 - 3rd, 4th, 5th January 2006
  The Winter Village
  Program of guided visits to the village of Pacentro.
  At 2.30 p.m. Departure from the Information Center.
  Cost: 3 Euros per person (free of charge for children under 12).
  Booking required within noon of the day before the visit. In case of bad weather, the appointment might be cancelled.
  
  
• "In Pacentro as in Bethlehem"
  9th Edition of the Living Christmas Crib in Pacentro
  26th December 2005, from 3.00 p.m.
  In the medieval districts of the village, the ancient stables and cellars which are usually closed, are open to the public to welcome the performances inspired to the so-called "mammuccje", the traditional terracotta Christmas Crib of Pacentro. The performances tell the customs and ancient professions characterizing Pacentro at the beginning of the 20th century, in the scenery of the Natural Caves of Fonte del Vallone, where Jesus' Nativity is re-enacted.
  Since the early afternoon, it will be possible to visit the craftsmen's shops and taste the dishes of local tradition in the inns and taverns along the route, waiting for the representation of the Nativity, taking place on 5.30 p.m.
  • The Living Christmas Crib is organized by the Group PUOI, under the Patronage of the Municipality of Pacentro and with the collaboration of all the people of Pacentro. For further information: Tel. 0864/41229.

For information: Stella Alpina Società Cooperativa - Information Center Parco Nazionale della Majella
Via Roma, 21 - Pacentro (AQ) - Tel. 338/3112184 or 349/8474470 - E-mail: lastellaalpina@virgilio.it

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Guided Tours in the Park, Winter 2005/2006 - Campo di Giove

Tourist Information Center P.N. Majella - Campo di Giove

• 10th, 27th, 29th December 2005 - 3rd, 5th January 2006
  In the Wood by Night
  Night tour across the Park woods and meadows in unusual hours, trying to grasp magic atmospheres and some moments of wild life.
  • Night tour, at 9.00 p.m. *
    
    
• 17th, 24th, 26th December 2005 - 8th January 2006
  Tour in the Park
  Tours on the snow with rackets, of different length (from 3 to 5 hours) is the easiest way to draw yourself closer to the mountains in a safe manner, thanks to the help of expert guides (rackets can be hired on the spot).
  • At 9.00 a.m. *
    
    
• 27th, 29th December 2005 - 3rd, 5th January 2006
  The Animals' Traces
  Short but intense walk for children from 5 to 10 years to make them discover in a funny way the Park animals by following their traces.
  • Baby Tour at 10.00 a.m. *
    
    
• 28th, 30th December 2005 - 7th January 2006
  "Wolf-tracking"
  Full-day tour aimed at observing and looking for the traces and signs of presence of the wolf, an animal symbol of Majella National Park. During the tour, of various length and difficulty, we will look for tracks, signs, rests of food and other things left by the wolf and its usual preys (Wild Boar, Roe Deer, and Deer). Possibility of Photographic Hunting. Return scheduled at the sunset.
  • Full-day tour in the territories of the wolves, at 8.00 a.m. **
    
    
• 20th-22nd January 2006 - 10th-12th, 17th-19th February 2006 - 3rd-5th, 17th-19th March 2006 - 21st-23rd, 23rd-25th April 2006
  Wolf-weekend
  Weekend of hikes following the wolves' tracks. Two days and two nights entirely dedicated to activities looking for the tracks of the mythic predator, symbol of Majella Park. With the help of an expert guide, we will go along the hunting trails of the wolf and we will try to discover its movements, hunting strategies, and its complex social life. During the night we will try to listen to the howls of the packs. We will sleep in a small and cosy mountain hut surrounded by the wood, with hot water and electricity.
  The equipment will be provided by the organization (cost 150 Euros + VAT per participant).
  

• Weekend following the wolves' traces (2 nights in a mountain hut) ***
  
  
• 2nd January 2006
  Let's Welcome the New Year in the Wood
  Tour with rackets, at 8.00 a.m. *
  
  
• 4th January 2006
  The Small Lake of Pietra Cernaia
  Tour with rackets, at 8.00 a.m. **
  
  
• 6th January 2006
  Traverse of Mt. Pizzalto
  From the FS railway station of Palena in Campo di G. ***
  

This program is subject to changes because of bad weather, problems with the guides, or other reasons. It is recommended to check date and hour by calling the Information Center of Campo di Giove. All tours are organized by the Hiking Center - Mountain Hut "il Majo" and are guided by Maestri di Escursionismo - Accompagnatori di Montagna within the list of Collegio Nazionale delle Guide Alpine.

In case of snow, the so-called "ciaspole" (that is rackets) will be used; they can be hired in the hiking center: they are simple tools to walk on fresh snow without sinking; they are easy to use, since they exploit the natural walking instinct and do not need a specific technique.

For information: Tourist Information Center P.N. Majella - Campo di Giove
Casa Nanni - Piazza Duval
Cultural Association "Magna Mater" - E-mail: m.santoleri@tiscalinet.it - www.rifugioilmajo.com

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Activities 2005 - Cooperativa Majella

Photo Arch. PNM - C. Terribile

Cooperativa Majella - Lama dei Peligni (CH)
Visitor Center Parco Nazionale della Majella

Guided Visits

• Guided visits to the structures of the Visitor Center of Parco Nazionale della Majella in Lama dei Peligni (Naturalistic Museum “M. Locati”, Botanic Garden “M. Tenore”, and Abruzzi Chamois Faunistic Area in Lama dei Peligni).
• Thematic itineraries to discover the Flora of Majella in the Botanic Garden “Michele Tenore” in Lama dei Peligni.
• Thematic itineraries to discover the Abruzzi Chamois with guided visit to the Faunistic Area of Lama dei Peligni.

Hikes

• From Lama dei Peligni to the mountain hut Fonte Tarì and descent along Valle di Taranta with visit to Grotte del Cavallone.
• Piedmont tour - Lama dei Peligni - Casa del Pastore in Civitella M. Raimondo.
• From Lama dei Peligni to Valle S. Angelo and visit to the Hermitage S. Angelo.
• From Fara San Martino to Valle di S. Spirito.
• From Blockhaus to Tavola dei Briganti, to the bivouac “Fusco” and Mt. Acquaviva
• From the “Cavallone” cableway station to Mt. Amaro (2793 m) with overnight stay in the bivouac Fonte Tarì (length 2 days).

By previous booking, you can carry out any hike/tour even if it is not on the program.

Further activities

• Horse riding activities.
• Descent along the river Aventino by fluvial canoe, also for beginners.

For information and bookings: Coop. Majella c/o Museo Naturalistico Archeologico "M. Locati"
Loc. Colle Madonna, 10 - 66010 Lama dei Peligni (CH) - Tel. and Fax 0872/916067 - 916010 - E-mail: coopmajella@infinito.it

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Activities 2005 - Coop. Majambiente

Coop. Majambiente - Caramanico Terme (PE)

Course of Education to the Environment and to Sustainable Development
The Course will involve didactic operators coming from other Italian regions and professional characters able to stimulate the training of each operator of environmental didactics on issues which need updating: sustainability, environmental and cultural biodiversity, but also psychology, pedagogy, and other issues which might be qualifying in the relationship school-operator.
Moreover, didactic operators coming from other Italian regions will participate and a part of the course will be dedicated to the public administrators: in this case, the Agenda 21 activities of some Municipalities and Provinces of Emilia Romagna will be analyzed.
In addition, the issue of the "green purchases" in the public administration will be dealt with, analyzing laws, bureaucratic itineraries, and the practical possibilities for a Public Authority to introduce in its purchase policies the Green Public Procurement criteria.
The course will be dedicated to the operators already carrying out this activity, and therefore meet their needs, but it will also meet the needs of teachers.
In March we will define the program of the course, and it will be possible to download from the web site www.majambiente.it the relative forms.

Moreover, the guides of the Cooperative are at disposal the whole year to lead you along the trails of the parks of Abruzzi.
Meeting point for all the hikes: Park Visitor Center in Caramanico Terme.
Before subscribing, you must read the participation rules.

Information and bookings: Coop. Majambiente c/o Visitor Center "Paolo Barrasso"
Via del Vivaio - 65023 Caramanico Terme (PE) - Tel. and Fax 085/922343 - E-mail: majambiente@tin.it

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