Mountain excursions in Abruzzo
A journey through the sea, mountains, history and uncontaminated nature of parks and protected areas
Trekking a Cavallo
Scopri la natura dell'Abruzzo da una prospettiva totalmente nuova con un'emozionante escursione a cavallo. Quest'esperienza è adatta a tutti, anche a coloro che non hanno mai montato prima. Potrai ammirare panorami mozzafiato, respirare l'aria fresca dei boschi e attraversare fiumi, godendoti una rilassante passeggiata in sella ai nostri gentili cavalli.
Durante la tua indimenticabile vacanza in Abruzzo, non puoi perderti un'avventura a cavallo lungo le coste di Vasto, o nelle suggestive valli della Valle dell'Orta a Caramanico Terme, nelle Gole di San Venanzio a Vittorito, nella Valle Subequana ai piedi del monte Sirente, tra i vigneti con degustazione a Vittorito, nelle valli di Scanno, nella Val d'Arano (anche adatta ai bambini) ad Ovindoli, nel Bosco della Difesa a Pescasseroli, o lungo il fiume Salinello a Bellante.
Trekking on foot
Three national parks - Gran Sasso-Laga, Abruzzo National Park and Majella - together with a regional park, Sirente-Velino, protect extraordinary nature and preserve ancient traditions. Only the slow pace of walking allows you to fully enjoy the beauty of this territory and immerse yourself completely in its unique atmospheres.
From quiet walks along the paths of the Abruzzo National Park to challenging excursions in the Majella valleys, up to the exciting via ferratas of Gran Sasso: there are many ways to explore, step by step, the wonderful land of Abruzzo.
Mountain Bike
Per percorrere lungo i sentieri abruzzesi in mountain bike è un'esperienza davvero emozionante: ci sono percorsi adrenalinici per i più avventurosi e sentieri adatti a tutti i livelli di abilità. Dalle pendenze elevate per i ciclisti più allenati, ai percorsi più agevoli adatti anche alle E-Bike, c'è qualcosa per tutti coloro che desiderano esplorare l'Abruzzo in sella alla propria bici.
Il Parco Nazionale della Majella ha ideato una serie di percorsi in mountain bike (MTB) che attraversano le meravigliose terre abruzzesi e il territorio del parco, offrendo ai ciclisti l'opportunità di immergersi nei fantastici paesaggi della regione.
Lake Excursions
Abruzzo boasts a series of wonderful lakes, among which those of Barrea and Scanno stand out, which offer a variety of activities for nature lovers. In summer, these lakes become ideal places to swim and enjoy the coolness of the crystalline waters, while their surroundings offer splendid opportunities for excursions immersed in greenery and surrounded by breathtaking views.
Rafting
Discover Abruzzo through an exciting adventure to be experienced by practicing rafting. In Abruzzo, two rivers offer the opportunity to practice this exciting sport: the Aventino, which crosses the province of Chieti, and the Sagittario, which originates from Lake Scanno and flows into the Aterno-Pescara. Thanks to their torrential conformation, especially during the periods of the year characterized by abundant water flow, these rivers become ideal places for the adventure of rafting, allowing enthusiasts to enjoy breathtaking landscapes from a privileged point of view.
Climbing
Climbing is a sport that requires physical effort but, at the same time, offers the possibility of exploring spectacular places and admiring breathtaking landscapes, especially when practiced in the midst of nature. Abruzzo, with its varied and suggestive natural beauty, offers enchanting corners perfect for climbing lovers.
The majestic Gran Sasso massif, located on the eastern ridge of the Abruzzo Apennines, offers a paradise for sport climbing and bouldering enthusiasts. Its limestone rock, among the most suitable for this discipline, offers exciting challenges and endless possibilities for vertical exploration.
The majestic Majella is home to some of the most beautiful and fascinating climbing sites in Abruzzo: Roccamorice and Pennapiedimonte. Situated on opposite sides of the massif, these places share the same type of rock and a grandiose natural environment, offering climbers a unique and unforgettable experience.
Adventure Park
In Abruzzo, adventure lovers can find adventure parks equipped to climb trees in complete safety. Equipped with harnesses and helmets, and with the assistance of kind and professional guides, you can face this experience without fear.
Located in the heart of the Maiella Natural Park, in the suggestive town of Piana delle Mele in Guardiagrele, in the province of Chieti, is the largest adventure park in Italy. Here, over 250 games suspended between the trees await you, including walkways, Tibetan bridges, tunnels and breathtaking zip lines.
Ski Resorts
The mountains of Abruzzo offer a winter paradise with almost 400 km of ski slopes, cross-country ski rings, snow parks and high-quality services that attract tourists from every corner of Italy.
The mountains of Abruzzo boast some truly exceptional locations for winter sports enthusiasts, such as Campo Felice, Ovindoli and Roccaraso, up to the historic Gran Sasso station of Campo Imperatore. These destinations offer a wide range of ski slopes suitable for all levels of ability, accompanied by snow parks for snowboarders and cross-country ski rings.