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The right mountain gear for the summer season

Here is a short description of the clothing to bring for a high-altitude hike without problems. From May to October, these are the things your mountain kit should never be without.

⚠ Safety: what you need and legal requirements


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Here is a short description of the clothing to bring for a high-altitude hike without problems. From May to October, these are the things your mountain kit should never be without.

The right mountain gear for the summer season.


Here is a short description of the clothing to bring for a high-altitude hike without problems.
From May to October, these are the things your mountain kit should never be without.

1) Trekking boots;
2) A T-shirt, ideally breathable and made of a quick-drying material;
3) A vest;
4) A waterproof, windproof jacket;
5) Waterproof trousers;
6) A mountain fleece;
7) A complete change of clothes including socks, vest, T-shirt, a spare top and spare underwear;
8) In May and October, a light windcheater is also recommended.

From May to the end of June thunderstorms in the Abruzzo mountains are constant and can be violent. In July and August they are rarer, although at times they can be frequent then too. Before staying at high altitude in the afternoon, make sure that no thunderstorms are coming: check the forecast for the Abruzzo mountains before you set off and keep watching the sky along the way.
In Abruzzo, a mountain rescue that does not end in a hospital admission may require you to share its cost, and the amount rises if your behaviour was imprudent, for example without suitable preparation or equipment (Regional Government resolution of 19 January 2026, Regional Law 42/2016). If you are not experienced, always use a local guide or find out in detail about the routes you will follow. A map of the area and good physical training are useful.
Remember your trekking poles: in some places they will be the support you need, especially on the way down.

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