Snowshoeing in the Gran Sasso National Park
Highlights
- Enjoy an easy 3½-hour snowshoe hike full of unforgettable views
- Put on snowshoes and enter the woods of the Gran Sasso National Park
- Explore little Tibet and the places that were the set of the Spaghetti Westerns
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Full description
How many times have you turned on the TV and seen one of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill's memorable westerns ? Did you know that they were not filmed in America but almost always here in Italy?
With this half-day snowshoe hike you can discover some of the views that were the sets of those films, but above all immerse yourself in the splendid winter nature of Abruzzo, in the heart of the Gran Sasso National Park.
Come and discover the history of these lands, admire the majestic nature that surrounds you, and savour the delights of the local cuisine in cosy refuges along the way. We are waiting for you!
What we will do
We will meet with the EAGAE guide at 9.30 a.m. in Castel del Monte (AQ) to get to know each other and hand out snowshoes and poles (included). Before setting off, we will spend a few minutes for a short briefing to learn how to use the equipment correctly and be able to snowshoe safely.
To immerse ourselves immediately in this experience in the snow, we will learn a little about the history of the park that hosts us on a journey that will test our bodies but also our minds through stories of people, food, and nature.
The itinerary is about 5 km, with a maximum altitude difference of 80 m, and will take us to the'Little Tibet' of Campo Imperatore. All around us we will be able to admire the snow-capped peaks of the Gran Sasso and Corno Grande as we walk along the park's paths lined with snow-covered beech and fir trees.
Along the way, we may also stop at a few open shelters to warm up and refresh ourselves, before resuming the route. We will return to our starting point at Castel del Monte after about three and a half hours of hiking.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is at an easy level and suitable for everyone from 6 years old. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Other information
The excursion is bookable from December to March, and is confirmed on reaching a minimum of 5 participants.
Dogs can participate, but a leash is required.
The meeting point is not easily accessible by public transport.
Recommended clothing
- Snow clothing
- Hiking shoes (preferably waterproof - no moon boots)
Don't forget to bring
- Snack
- Water
What is included
How it works
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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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Meeting point
Castel del Monte, 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 very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 0 days from the activity start date. Within 0 and 0 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?
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