Editions Cicerone - Guide de randonnées (en anglais) - Walking in Abruzzo (Abruzzes) - Gran Sasso, Maiella and Abruzzo National Parks, and Sirente-Velino Regional Park
| Destination | Europe |
|---|---|
| Pays / Région | Italie |
| Région / Ville | Abruzzes et Marches |
| Auteur | Stuart Haines |
| Date de publication | 21 janv. 2019 |
| Edition, collection | Cicerone Editions |
Détails de l'article
Guidebook for walking in Abruzzo, a wild region of Italy incorporating the Abruzzo, Maiella, and Gran Sasso national parks and the Sirente-Velino regional park. 40 day-walks are described including an ascent of Corno Grande, the highest point in the Apennines of peninsular Italy. The area is easily reached from the airports at Pescara and Rome.
Seasons
Most routes are accessible from May until October. Summer can be hot but late arriving snows may extend the season into November. Spring and autumn can be perfect for the lower routes.
Centres
Sulmona is central and well located for all parks. L'Aquila is in the north and Castel di Sangro the south.
Difficulty
Walks graded 1 (a straightforward wander that may involve a climb) to 3 (for those comfortable with mountain conditions, exposure and route finding)
Must See
Abruzzo, Maiella, and Gran Sasso national parks and the Sirente-Velino regional park. Corno Grande, the highest point in the Apennines of peninsular Italy.
The essential guidebook for walking in Abruzzo, a wild and beautiful region of Italy which includes the Maiella and Gran Sasso national parks and Sirente-Velino regional park. 40 walks include the Val di Rose, the Prati di Tivo, and an ascent of Corno Grande, the highest point in the Apennines of peninsular Italy. Walks range from 4km to 25km and there routes for all abilities. Alongside detailed route descriptions and maps there is advice on where to stay, access and parking information to get you to the start, and a useful Italian-English glossary.
Despite being close to Rome, Abruzzo is one of Italy’s least known and populated regions – a spectacular and harmonious blend of snowy mountains, grassy plains and forested canyons; of hillside olive groves, vineyards and long sandy beaches. Its stunning natural environments are protected in three national parks, one regional park and many smaller reserves. Thousands of years of history are reflected in a multitude of abandoned castles, hilltop villages and ancient farmsteads; religious dedication echoed in splendid abbeys, silent churches and remote hermitages
(Source Editions Cicerone)
Les Abruzzes, une si belle région. Secrètement gardé par les italiens. Un guide de randonnées qui vous permettra de la découvrir de la plus belle des manières : à pied (Guide en anglais)
