Snowshoeing on the Voltigno Altopiano in the Gran Sasso National Park
Highlights
- Experience the magic of the mountains in winter with a snowshoe hike in the Gran Sasso National Park
- Let yourself be captivated by the Voltigno plateau, with its dolines dotting the rock
- Immerse yourself in the muffled silence of the snow-capped mountains and admire the majestic peaks of Abruzzo
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Full description
Discover theVoltigno Plateau on asnowshoe hike. A guide will take you along a 7 km loop of medium-easy level that starts in Valle d'Ombra along a beech forest, where it is possible to spot the footprints in the snow of deer and roe deer.
You will then reach the plateau, which offers spectacular views, thanks to the large circular cavities in the rock, known as 'dolines', into which the waters of the spring lakes flow.
You will then enter the forest again and admire the peaks of the Gran Sasso, passing Vado di Focina and Cima delle Scalate until you reach the starting point. We are waiting for you!
What we will do
We will meet at 9.30 a.m. in Carpineto della Nora (PE), where the guide will be waiting for us. After a briefing on the route, we will be given snowshoes and poles (included) and set off on our hike.
We will set off on a wooded path through beech trees. Walking with snowshoes on our feet, we will be able to admire nature surrounded by the unreal silence of the snowy landscape. The guide will also allow us to discover, here and there, the tracks left in the snow cover by deer and roe deer.
After a moderate climb, we will reach theVoltigno plateau, the wonderful clearing of the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park. We will be able to stop and take a look at the dolines that make the landscape fairy-tale. These are circular or oval-shaped cavities that dot the rock and through which the waters of the spring lakes flow underground.
We will then re-enter the forest accompanied by the landscape dominated by the Voltigno plateau and peaks such as Monte Camicia (2,564 metres above sea level). We return to our starting point via Vado di Focina (1,383 metres above sea level) and Cima delle Scalate.
The circular route is 7 km long with a maximum altitude difference of 250 metres, and takes about 4 hours in total, including stops.
Who it is aimed at
The hike is classified as medium-easy and anyone aged 9 and above can participate.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Other information
Snowshoeing takes place on the dates scheduled in the calendar.
The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions and the practicability of the trails.
Dogs are not allowed for safety reasons.
Recommended clothing
- Waterproof hiking or snow shoes (no après-ski)
- Thermal and breathable layered clothing
- Hat, neck warmer and gloves
- Rain and windproof jacket
- Down jacket 100 grams
Don't forget to bring
- Thermal water bottle
- Packed lunch
What is included
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 very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours from the activity start. 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.
