Southern gateway to the Gran Sasso, surrounded by high plateaus, panoramic ridges and safe winter routes.
Starting point for Monte Camicia, Monte Tremoggia and the Campo Imperatore plateaus.
Panoramic trails across high plateaus, ridges and open slopes.
A classic route across high pastures with wide views over Monte Camicia. Ideal in spring and autumn.
One of the most scenic hikes in the Gran Sasso, with views of the Adriatic and the Camicia north walls.
Direct access to the great walls of Monte Camicia and the Gran Sasso ridges.
A classic mountaineering route with exposed sections and easy climbing passages.
Open plateaus and gentle slopes: one of the best winter areas in the Gran Sasso.
Perfect with consolidated snow, offering safe exploration of the plateau.
Fonte Vetica is exposed to strong winds and sudden weather changes. Always check avalanche reports in winter.
Reachable from Castel del Monte via a scenic road climbing toward Campo Imperatore.
Beautiful ascent on skis starting from the Mucciante area in Fonte Vetica, reaching the saddle that leads to the Desiati bivouac. Suitable for summer hiking, less recommended for snowshoes in mid‑winter. Stunning scenery and great fun on the descent. Useful information for ski mountaineering around Fonte Vetica – Monte Camicia and the Campo Imperatore plateau from the Castel del Monte side.
Route type: Hiking for experienced walkers (Difficulty E – Moderate)
Ascent time: Summit 2h 20’
Starting point: Mucciante area.
Map recommended
Pets allowed
Loop distance: 9.63 km
Route completed on ski mountaineering equipment
Elevation: minimum 1491 m, maximum 1844 m at the saddle.
The most popular ski resorts, the updated snow report and useful information on how to find lifts or book accommodation for your winter holiday
View the webcams in Abruzzo and check real‑time weather conditions. Some webcams belong to www.abruzzoparchi.it, others are located throughout the region
Weather forecasts for the coming days in Abruzzo. Live weather via our webcams and temperatures recorded in several mountain areas
Maps for trekking, mountain biking, ski touring, running and horse riding. You can also download the GPX track of each route
One of Italy’s most famous and oldest national parks
Located in the heart of the Apennines, home to the beautiful villages of the Rocche Plateau
One of the snowiest places in Italy, a unique mountain massif rising close to the sea
Abruzzo’s villages are famous for their fortresses, mountains and the traditional trabocchi along the southern coast
Choose between sea or mountains, summer or winter, a sporty holiday or a relaxing one — Abruzzo has it all
Abruzzo is famous for its cuisine, both mountain and coastal, with traditions that vary from area to area
Walks, diving, climbing, mountain biking, horse riding — all outdoor activities available in Abruzzo
From Mucciante to the Desiati bivouac at the foot of Monte Camicia.
The route begins with an easy flat stretch inside a wide channel. From the Mucciante area, head left toward a small visible grove. The terrain is regular and allows for quick progress without difficulty.
After the grove, the trail gradually climbs until reaching the old bitumen quarry. The slope increases but remains steady, with no technical passages.
From the quarry, the ascent becomes more pronounced, leading to the saddle below Monte Camicia. From here, it takes about 20 minutes to reach the Luca and Giovanni Desiati bivouac, located in a panoramic position at the base of the Camicia’s south face.
The route has no mountaineering difficulties, but it is long and requires good fitness. On the descent, if using ski mountaineering equipment, solid skiing skills are needed.
The area is prone to sudden storms both in summer and winter. Always check the weather forecast and carry proper high-mountain clothing.
The most popular ski resorts, the updated snow report and useful information on how to find lifts or book accommodation for your winter holiday
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View the webcams in Abruzzo and check real‑time weather conditions. Some webcams belong to www.abruzzoparchi.it, others are located throughout the region
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Weather forecasts for the coming days in Abruzzo. Live weather via our webcams and temperatures recorded in several mountain areas
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Maps for trekking, mountain biking, ski touring, running and horse riding. You can also download the GPX track of each route
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Walks, diving, climbing, mountain biking, horse riding — all outdoor activities available in Abruzzo
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Choose between sea or mountains, summer or winter, a sporty holiday or a relaxing one — Abruzzo has it all
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Abruzzo is famous for its cuisine, both mountain and coastal, with traditions that vary from area to area
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Abruzzo’s villages are famous for their fortresses, mountains and the traditional trabocchi along the southern coast
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One of Italy’s most famous and oldest national parks
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One of Italy’s wildest parks, with typical Apennine landscapes and Dolomite‑like peaks
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Located in the heart of the Apennines, home to the beautiful villages of the Rocche Plateau
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One of the snowiest places in Italy, a unique mountain massif rising close to the sea
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