Central Italy Parks: Abruzzo, Umbria, Lazio, Molise

Abruzzo,Lazio,Marche,Molise,Umbria Routes

Central Italy Parks: Abruzzo, Umbria, Lazio, Molise

An itinerary through the green heart of Italy via the great national parks: Gran Sasso, Sibillini, Abruzzo-Lazio-Molise, Monti della Laga.

Type
Nature, Trekking, Wildlife
Distance
~500 km
Transport
Car
Seasons
May-October

Stop 1 — Sibillini Mountains

Castelluccio bloom (Jun-Jul) is unique in the world. Lake Pilato, Mount Vettore.

Farmhouses in Sibillini

Stop 2 — Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga

Corno Grande at 2,912m, highest of Apennines. Campo Imperatore. Santo Stefano di Sessanio.

Farmhouses in Gran Sasso

Stop 3 — Abruzzo, Lazio, Molise National Park

Italy's oldest park, kingdom of Marsican bear. Pescasseroli, Villetta Barrea.

Farmhouses in the Park

Stop 4 — Simbruini Mountains

Subiaco with Benedictine monastery, Trevi nel Lazio, Aniene springs.

Farmhouses in Simbruini

Stop 5 — Maiella Park

The "mother mountain" of Abruzzo. Rock hermitages, deep valleys. Caramanico Terme.

Farmhouses in Maiella

Stop 6 — Matese Park (Molise)

Lake Matese, Campitello Matese ski resort, Pescopennataro, Agnone.

Farmhouses in Matese

Local cuisine

Castelluccio lentil PGIL'Aquila saffron PDOArrosticiniFarindola pecorinoSibillini truffleAgnone caciocavallo Montepulciano d'AbruzzoSagrantino di MontefalcoTintilia del Molise

Practical info

Best time: late June-July (bloom); September-October

Duration: 7-10 days

How to get around: car; hiking boots

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