Brigante snowshoeing in the Abruzzo National Park
Highlights
- Live an incredible experience immersed in the magic of the Abruzzo National Park in winter
- With the 3-hour Brigante snowshoe hike, you can discover the historical and natural features of the area
- An experienced guide will lead you through forests, caves and ancient brigand stories on an easy 4 km route
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Full description
If you love snow and winter walks , you cannot miss the Brigante snowshoe hi ke in the heart of the Abruzzo National Park. A historical-naturalistic walk through the forest of Forca d'Acero and Valle Fredda, an evocative beech wood all year round.
On the borders of what was once the Papal State and the Kingdom of Naples, there will be tales of brigands and stories of bears and wolves. An itinerary of 4 km and 200 m of altitude difference suitable for everyone, through forests, karst valleys and caves.
Live a magical experience immersed in winter nature. We are waiting for you!
What we will do
We will meet at 15:00 near Opi (AQ). On our arrival, the guide will give a briefing on the route and hand us our snowshoes (included).
After that, we will set off on the snowshoe hike. We will be right on the border between Lazio and Abruzzo, in the area that once divided the Papal State and the Kingdom of Naples, amidst woods, wide clearings and spectacular geological formations.
We will go in search of tracks and footprints left in the snow by the wild animals that populate the park. We will cross the striking beech forest of Forca d'acero and visit the inghiottitoi, chasms typical of karstic terrain where surface water drains away, and the cave of the brigands. This area has been the scene of battles between brigands and Piedmontese, in particular we will hear the story of Ferdinando Leone, who smuggled goods into the area.
The 4 km route, with an elevation gain of 200 m, does not present any technical difficulties: it takes place on medium-mountain paths, in wooded areas and flat pastures, with medium gradient ascents and descents.
After approximately 3 hours, we return to the starting point.
Who it is aimed at
Suitable for everyone over the age of 6.
Other information
The activity takes place from December to April, depending on snow and weather conditions.
The itinerary may be subject to change due to environmental and weather conditions.
On request, it will be possible to have a tasting of typical savoury products (cheese, cold meats and a glass of wine) or sweets (chocolate, pastry...) about halfway along the route at an extra cost of €5 (payable locally).
Dogs are allowed.
Recommended clothing
- Hiking shoes
- Snow clothing
- Layered clothing
- Hat
- Gloves
Don't forget to bring
- Snack
- Water (at least 1 l)
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
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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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Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Opi, 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 the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration 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.
