Sport snowshoeing at the Aventino springs in Abruzzo

Sportsmen on report, this experience is for you.

Together with an environmental hiking guide , you will venture into the Abruzzo winter landscape, starting from the source of the Aventino river for a sporty snowshoe hike. You will then reach an altitude of 1,300 metres, learning progression and breathing techniques.

A four and a half hour experience, for those who don't forget sport on holiday.

What we will do

I will be waiting for you 20 minutes before the selected time at the meeting point in Palena (CH), near the source of the Aventino river. I, your environmental hiking guide, will be there to welcome you!

Once all participants have gathered, I will proceed with checking individualequipment and handing over theequipment. This will be followed by a briefing, during which I will give you more information about what we will be doing, where we will be going and what techniques we will be applying. In fact, this is a sports snowshoe hike: during the hike, I will show you the progression techniques and give you tips on breathing.

Wearing snowshoes, we will venture into the Riserva Naturale Orientata Quarto Santa Chiara (Quarto Santa Chiara Oriented Nature Reserve): we will enter a mixed forest , surrounded mainly by beech trees, following a path on the side of the mountain with an altitude difference of +400 metres. We will then reach theCelestinian Hermitage of the Madonna dell'Altare, located at an altitude of 1,300 metres: once on site, I will tell you the story of this medieval monument as seen from the outside and we will recharge our batteries for a break.

We will then return to the meeting point along the same route. The snowshoe hike will last 4 hours; the experience will last 4 ½ hours in total.

Who it is aimed at

The experience is suitable from the age of 18.

Good physical fitness is required to participate in this activity; snowshoeing experience is not required.

There are overhangs along the route that could be disturbing to those suffering from vertigo.

Other information

The experience is available from December to April and is confirmed on reaching a minimum number of 2 participants.

There is free parking on site. The meeting point can be reached by public transport.

The duration of the experience may vary depending on the size and participation of the group. Thetime of the experience may vary depending on weather conditions.

It is compulsory to respect the clothing instructions provided; if the equipment is not appropriate, the activity may not take place.

Dogs are not allowed to participate in this activity.

Would you like to add a meal to this experience? Contact the organiser at the contact details given in your booking confirmation e-mail to book a meal with a set menu at the hut or at an affiliated restaurant at a cost of €25.00 per person; service to be paid locally.

Recommended clothing

• Snow clothing
• Batteries
• Hiking shoes (no Moon Boot, no flat shoes)
• Hat
• Gloves

Don't forget to bring

• Snow chains for cars
• Snow gaiters (if possessed)
• Backpack
• Water
• Snack
• Packed lunch (optional)