Trekking, ciaspole, sci alpinismo e il paesino di Opi
The village of Civitella Alfedena, in the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park
The village of Pescasseroli, heart of the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park
The swimming lake of Scanno, named after the village above it — a place worth discovering
Lake San Domenico, named after the nearby hermitage; its crystal-clear waters make it unique. Swimming prohibited
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park · 3 days
Val di Rose, Camosciara and Val Fondillo for hikers; Pescasseroli, Opi, Civitella Alfedena and Barrea for those who prefer walks and villages. The Park's beech forests are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Version 1
Three hikes of grade E, starting a few kilometres from each other in the Sangro Valley.
Start: Camosciara car park (Civitella Alfedena / Villetta Barrea)
From the lower car park, about 3 km of road closed to traffic lead to the amphitheatre of the Camosciara (on foot, or for a fee by little train, carriage or horse). Trail G1 then climbs to the Tre Cannelle and Ninfe waterfalls. If you want more, continue to Rifugio Belvedere della Liscia: 11 km in total, +650 m (E).
Start: Civitella Alfedena (about 1,120 m)
The Park's most famous trail for seeing the Apennine chamois: from the beech woods climb the Val di Rose to Passo Cavuto (1,980 m) and Rifugio di Forca Resuni (1,952 m), returning by the Jannanghera spring. In July and August access is limited and guided only, on booking at the Park offices in Civitella Alfedena or Pescasseroli.
Start: Val Fondillo, Opi (1,084 m)
One of the Park's loveliest valleys, among beech woods and clearings. Trail F2 climbs to the Grotta delle Fate (2 hours up, 1 h 30 down); fit hikers continue to about 1,670 m (3 hours up). After the hike, visit the village of Opi, perched on its rock spur.
Version 2
Easy walks, visitor centres and the stone villages of the Sangro Valley: suitable for families too.
Start: Pescasseroli (1,167 m)
The Park's Visitor Centre (Via Colli dell'Oro): natural history museum, wildlife area and Apennine garden. In the afternoon a walk in the beech forest of the Difesa di Pescasseroli, among monumental trees. For dinner, gnocchetti with orapi (wild spinach) and pecorino.
Start: Opi (1,250 m)
The village of Opi and a walk along the floor of Val Fondillo. In the afternoon Barrea, with its castle and viewpoint over the lake.
Start: Camosciara car park
The Camosciara on foot or by little train as far as the Tre Cannelle waterfall. Then Civitella Alfedena, with the Wolf Museum and wildlife areas, and Villetta Barrea, where deer often graze along the Sangro.
Good to know
Dogs are not allowed on many trails in zones A and B; where allowed, always on a lead.
Feeding animals is forbidden: getting bears and deer used to human food makes them dangerous and leads to their death. If you meet a bear or wolf, stay calm, do not approach and move away slowly.
Stay on marked trails: going off-trail is forbidden to protect flora and nesting sites.
Carry your rubbish down; fires and camping outside authorised areas are forbidden, as is picking flowers, minerals and fossils.
High springs may be dry in late summer: carry at least 2 litres each.
Dawn and dusk are the best times for sightings: use binoculars and keep your distance.
In winter
The cross-country centre at Passo Godi (1,630 m), on the pass between Villetta Barrea and Scanno.
The Macchiarvana plateau above Opi is the classic snowshoe area, suitable for beginners too.
Monte Marsicano and the Park's ridges offer classic routes for experts: only with transceiver, shovel and probe, after reading the Meteomont avalanche bulletin.
The Pescasseroli lifts: 0863 910725 · sciareapescasseroli.it.
Getting around
| Destination | Distance | Time | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opi | 6 km | 10 min | Val Fondillo, Macchiarvana |
| Villetta Barrea | 15 km | 20 min | Deer along the Sangro |
| Civitella Alfedena | 18 km | 25 min | Wolf Museum, Camosciara, Val di Rose |
| Barrea | 21 km | 30 min | Lake and castle |
| Passo Godi | about 26 km | 35 min | Cross-country skiing, snowshoes |
Indicative driving distances and times.
Useful numbers
Phone 0863 91131
Website parcoabruzzo.it
Viale Santa Lucia, Pescasseroli. Information and Val di Rose bookings.
Phone 0863 9113221
Via Colli dell'Oro: natural history museum, wildlife area, Apennine garden.
Website wildlifeadventures.it
Guided hikes and wildlife watching, including Val di Rose.
Emergencies: 112 or 118 (also for mountain rescue) · 1515 Carabinieri Forestali for fires and wildlife.
Times and elevation are indicative for fit hikers in good weather. Rules, closures and bookings change every year: always check with the Park Authority. Data checked in October 2026.
Three days in the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, based in Pescasseroli or in the villages of the Sangro Valley. Choose the trekking version, with the Park's three most famous trails, or the nature and villages version, with easy walks, visitor centres and stone villages.
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
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One of the snowiest places in Italy, a unique mountain massif rising close to the sea
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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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