Inclusive archaeological trek at the foot of Mount Velino at sunset
Highlights
- Take a walk at sunset at the foot of Mount Velino, starting from the village of Antrosano
- Explore Alba Fucens, the Roman colony founded in 303 BC, with a guide
- Join an inclusive trek that is also suitable for people with mobility impairments
Why Freedome
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Full description
With your rucksack on your back and your eyes on the sunset: set off from the village of Antrosano and walk at the foot of Mount Velino to Alba Fucens, the most important archaeological site in Abruzzo!
Accompanied by a guide, you’ll discover medieval ruins, the Romanesque church of San Pietro and the remains of the Roman city, whilst the sun sets over the Marsica.
An easy and inclusive trek lasting around 4 hours, designed for everyone: thanks to the Joëlette, which is suitable for people with mobility impairments, there’ll be no obstacles!
What we will do
We’ll meet at the selected time at the meeting point in Antrosano (AQ). Our guide will be there to welcome us and will lead us on a circular walk starting and finishing in the village.
The route, approximately 5. 5 km long with a 200-metre elevation gain, winds its way at the foot of Mount Velino, offering panoramic views of the Marsica region. Along the way, we will discover the ruins of the ancient medieval village of Alba and the Romanesque church of San Pietro.
After about an hour and a half’s walk, we’ll arrive at Alba Fucens, an ancient Roman city founded as a colony in 303 BC between the territories of the Marsi and the Equi. Here, during a guided historical and archaeological tour covering around 1 km, we’ll delve into the history and interesting facts about the site, whilst waiting for the sunset amongst the remains of the ancient settlement.
For those with mobility impairments, it is possible to take part using a Joëlette – a special single-wheeled trekking wheelchair – with the support of trained guides.
The experience will last approximately 4½ hours in total.
Who it is aimed at
This experience is suitable for everyone.
The experience is accessible to people with mobility impairments thanks to the Joëlette, a special single-wheeled trekking wheelchair, with the support of suitably trained guides. Participation using a Joëlette must be arranged in advance with the organiser to check the route’s suitability and organise the support team.
A maximum of one person with a mobility disability may take part in each group.
As an alternative to the Joëlette, subject to availability and individual requirements, it is possible to use an adapted bicycle suitable for the experience.
Other information
The excursion is available from March to October and is confirmed once the minimum number of 3 participants has been reached, even if there are no participants with disabilities.
For groups of between 8 and 15 people, a reduced rate of €40. 00 per person applies : please contact us to submit your booking request.
Dogs are allowed on the excursion.
Free parking is available on site. The meeting point cannot be reached by public transport.
Recommended clothing
- Hiking boots or trainers
- Comfortable, season-appropriate clothing
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Avezzano, L'Aquila
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 5 days from the activity start date. Within 4 and 3 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
