Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga
Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga
Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga
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Leongus
Highmount, NY65 contributions
Sep 2013 • Friends
We love this National Park and visit annually. The drive into the park goes above the tree line and although high into the mountains, you drive along a lovely green rolling plateau dotted with sheep, horses and cows. Many times the animals are in the road. You can hear the cowbells and watch the shepherds with the sheep. Take a picnic lunch. There are 3 local medieval towns in the area to drive through if you have a full day. Enjoy the Italy that many fail to see!
Written August 15, 2014
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Kathleen D
Cary, NC187 contributions
Oct 2015
We drove through the National Park on our way from Santo Stefano di Sessiano to Castelli. We saw very few other vehicles on our way there or back, but we did see hundreds of cows, some of which were on the road. We were glad to have the road to ourselves so that we could slow down and take in the stunning scenery of high plains and jagged peaks. It was also good to have lots of room on the road to drive around the mammoth potholes we found on the east side going down toward Castelli. Just keep your eyes on the road and take your time driving. It is a great experience!
Written November 19, 2015
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olga5107
St. Petersburg, Russia35 contributions
Oct 2019
Ascended to the highest point of the Apennines-Corno Grande 2912 m. What can you say - emotions are off scale, delight and desire to return. The locals call these places little Tibet. About these places very few Russian reviews, which is a pity. We went with a guide because of lack of information, did not regret. Russians, indeed, very little. The region is beautiful, people are sincere, the wine is delicious.
Written October 23, 2019
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Kristi G
Portland, OR129 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
We spent and afternoon hiking up on the side of the mountain, checking out the wild flowers and capturing photos of all the mountains as they peeked in and out of the clouds. The hiking trail we took was near by one of the ski lifts, there were also other hiking trails that lead into the meadows below. We didn't hike too far, but it looks like it could be made into a much longer trek.
There is a restaurant open for lunch in the summer, and also a public restroom at the edge of the main parking lot. Many of the stores were closed when we visited in May. The drive up and back were also spectacular.
There is a restaurant open for lunch in the summer, and also a public restroom at the edge of the main parking lot. Many of the stores were closed when we visited in May. The drive up and back were also spectacular.
Written August 2, 2019
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linglese
Fermo, Italy339 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
Not only do the mountains feel special, the roads to get up there are made for biking. They were in good condition with very little traffic. It is an adventure. Enjoy the views and as always pay attention. Beware gravel on the curves, animals on the road and remember poo is like mud!
Written June 2, 2017
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MarÃa Nuria D
Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela19 contributions
Jan 2014 • Friends
This national park is unique for many reasons...its mountains are big rocks with tons of trails to walk and breathtaking views; medieval beautiful little towns "borghi" as Castel Del Monte, Santo Stefano, Calascio, Assergi, Barisciano; its inhabitants are nice and at hand and food is spectacular ...zaferano, cheeses, lamb, wine... Absolutely beautiful place...Italy at its
best!
best!
Written July 3, 2014
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Roadbirds
Chicago, IL448 contributions
Oct 2013 • Couples
This wild and lovely scenery is reminiscent of Denali National Park in Alaska. Add in countless medieval fortified hilltop villages and plenty of free ranging animals and it makes for an unforgettable experience. Roads are windy, narrow and steep but scenery is absolutely beautiful.
Written October 19, 2013
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ColleenCo
Pescara, Italy1,022 contributions
Sep 2013 • Friends
Nice walks with different lengths and difficulties are well signposted. You can pick up free maps at one of the many tourist information centres. Medievel villages still seem to be in the Dark Ages... you should stop along your way and explore one of them by walking through and stopping for a coffee to get the "feel" of that "old Italian" atmosphere long forgotten
Written September 13, 2013
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Monika Maronska
Katowice, Poland71 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
Only ways on Corno Grande has got good marks if you would like to go Karol Wojtyla Papa 2 WAY it is very dificult to find THE marks ON a start. The best place to start all trips is Campo Imperatore but you need to rememmber that hotel is closed.
Written June 18, 2017
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andrew-jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel219 contributions
Sep 2015 • Couples
We did the day hike up to Corne Grande in the Gran Sasso national park (following the cicerone hiking guide book of Abruzzo). Stunning scenery but not an easy hike. You reach 2,900 m and the last couple of a hundred are quite a scramble. But well worth it. It took us 7 hours to do the hike starting at the Campo Imperature hotel (the book
has it down as a 6 hour hike but I am
slower than average). The drive up there from Assergi is also beautiful so even if not hiking, it's worth a trip.
has it down as a 6 hour hike but I am
slower than average). The drive up there from Assergi is also beautiful so even if not hiking, it's worth a trip.
Written September 6, 2015
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Seb
Grosseto, Italy40 contributions
Vorrei fare un escursione che parta da campo imperatore e arrivi al Corno Grande, dove mi conviene pernottare?
Renatina2014
Rome, Italy3 contributions
Una struttura organizzata per una nonna e la nipote di 10 anni ? Che magari organizzi le gite ecc ?
Daniele
Prato, Italy48 contributions
Prati di Tivo è un luogo molto comodo, con servizi a portata di tutti. Non so però se organizzano gite. Provi con la Pro Loco
marina c
Rome, Italy53 contributions
Salve a tutti
vorrei andare per un we nella parco del gran sasso per fare delle passeggiate "tranquille". mi sapete dare indicazioni anche relativamente a dove dormire?
Grazie
Sergio
Nettuno, Italy62 contributions
Ciao ad Assergi uscita autostrada ci sono dei B&B, per salite su a Campo Imperatore sali a piedi come ho fatto, oppure prendi la funivia.
Gaia82
Costermano, Italy71 contributions
Settimana prossima con il mio compagno e mio figlio di 7 anni mi recherò in Abruzzo per le vacanze estive, la nostra base è a Tortoreto ma vorremmo passare una giornata in montagna e vedere il Gran Sasso. Quale itinerario mi consigliate? Non siamo grandi camminatori, non siamo nemmeno particolarmente attrezzati alle escursioni in alta montagna a dire il vero. Ci sono percorsi e poco impegnativi da fare? Dove? Grazie.
BR1
Pesaro, Italy
buongiorno da Tortoreto potete percorrere la SS da Teramo sino al passo delle Capannelle poi salire all'altipiano di campo Imperatore e vedere i posti che più vi aggradano per passeggiare, ci sono centinaia di possibilità ; portatevi il pranzo al sacco (panini e frutta) e bottiglie acqua da riempire sui fontanili prima di arrivare sopra; potete anche mangiare arrosticini cotti nei posti ristoro , buon divertimento
Gaia82
Costermano, Italy71 contributions
Settimana prossima con il mio compagno e mio figlio di 7 anni mi recherò in Abruzzo per le vacanze estive, la nostra base è a Tortoreto ma vorremmo passare una giornata in montagna e vedere il Gran Sasso. Quale itinerario mi consigliate? Non siamo grandi camminatori, non siamo nemmeno particolarmente attrezzati alle escursioni in alta montagna a dire il vero. Ci sono percorsi e poco impegnativi da fare? Dove? Grazie.
colellasnc
Ferentino, Italy5 contributions
Salve, vorrei passare almeno tre giorni nel parco, volevo sapere da Voi cosa mi consigliate di vedere e fare. Faccio presente che arrivo da Frosinone e mi piacerebbe fare delle escursioni di media difficoltà magari da associare a visite in borghi caratteristici compreso degustazioni di cibo locale.
Grazie buona giornata
Umberto G
Marche, Italy114 contributions
Buongiorno.
Alcune indicazioni generali.
Borghi: interessante Santo Stefano di Sessanio.
Certamente da vedere Rocca Calascio: se la giornata è limpida, lo spettacolo dalla rocca è affascinate. Rocca Calascio può essere raggiunta con l'auto, ma anche con una passeggiata mediamente impegnativa (nessuna difficoltà , ma c'è salita....) a piedi o in bici. A rocca Calascio ci sono un paio di trattore e bb, ma è importante telefonare per accertarsi dell'apertura.
Oltrepassato il traforo sulla A24 c'è il santuario di San Gabriele (naturalmente solo per chi interessato all'aspetto religioso, il santuario in sé non è un granché).
LA cucina locale è sempre molto gustosa: ovviamente da assaggiare gli arrosticini e i formaggi locali. Esistono diverse passeggiate a piedi "in basso" (intendo Assergi e zone limitrofe) anche se io consiglio di salire con la funivia (attenzione agli orari! guardare prima in rete...) o in macchina fin sopra a Campo Imperatore. Da Campo Imperatore, oltre a godere di un panorama e di un'aria eccellenti, partono camminate per tutte le gambe :-) La prima parte dei sentieri che vanno verso la vetta sono percorribili anche da dilettanti senza attrezzatura, mentre la salita in vetta richiede attrezzatura adeguate ed adeguate info prima della partenza.
Sono molto suggestive le grotte di Stiffe.
A mio avviso interessante anche un giro all'Aquila, bella città prima del terremoto...ora da visitare per rendersi conto di persona di una situazione da conoscere.
In generale consiglio di individuare le zone di interesse su una mappa in modo da poter organizzare un giro "intelligente".
La zona è molto bella, se il tempo si stabilizza saranno tre giorni belli e rilassanti.
Buon divertimento,
Umberto
WendyMike
Oshawa, Canada87 contributions
Hi
My hubby and I will be travelling to Italy on the 5th of June and have 8 days to see all the sights of Italy before hopping on a Ship in Venice for a cruise. We are going to fly into Rome so that we can see the sights there first. neither of us are much on cities but I really want to be able to see the ruins and maybe the Vatican museums. By the 8th I thought it would be awesome to go to Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga because of everything I've been reading about it. I know that my hubby would absolutely love it as well. Here's the issue though. I have been told by several people that we don't want to drive in Italy. That the riving is pretty crazy and even worse in the cities. So would anyone have suggestions on how we get to the mountains and get around once there?
Does anyone know of maybe some tours that you could take from Rome to go to the mountains even?
Or would we take a bus outside the city to a smaller community to then get off and rent a car? I am open to suggestions. We were originally thinking of going to Cinque Terre but then I saw the mountains so very close by and thought that this might be better. I would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions.
Thank You
Wendy
FraTra82
Filottrano, Italy5 contributions
Vorrei sapere se si possono effettuare passeggiate-escursioni all'interno del parco senza dover ricorrere alla guida e ammirare ugualmente posti, flora e fauna fantastici
mattianni
Ancona, Italy244 contributions
Il Parco è molto ampio e non mi risulta abbia accessi a pagamento ma comunque può presentare zone a rischio sicurezza o infrazioni norme interne. Consiglio comunque munirsi di una mappa esplicativa o, meglio, consultare la direzione. Sono certo ne rimarrete soddisfatti, buona escursione!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga
- Hotels near Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga:
- (4.35 mi) Hotel Nido dell'Aquila
- (4.46 mi) B&B Il Parco
- (8.56 mi) Locanda del Parco Hotel
- (3.10 mi) Residence Orso Bianco
- (4.58 mi) B&B Il Grottino di Assergi
- Restaurants near Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga:
- (7.05 mi) La Tana Degli Orsi
- (4.73 mi) Trattoria Fore le Mura da Franchino
- (8.35 mi) Ristorante "Gran Sasso"
- (9.81 mi) Birreria Gran Sasso
- (9.49 mi) Osteria degli Ulivi
- Attractions near Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga:
- (3.97 mi) Gran Sasso
- (4.12 mi) Campo Imperatore
- (8.55 mi) Santuario di San Gabriele dell'Addolarata
- (3.73 mi) Santuario San Giovanni Paolo II
- (3.10 mi) Dai Prati di Tivo al Rifugio Franchetti
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