Donkey trekking in Rocca Calascio
Highlights
- Experience a 4-hour trek in the company of friendly donkeys
- Approximately 10 km with views of the Gran Sasso and Campo Imperatore
- Reach and admire the impressive Rocca Calascio Castle
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Full description
You can't miss one of the most scenic and evocative excursions in the province of L'Aquila... With donkeys!
This half-day trek starts from Santo Stefano di Sessanio and, following an itinerary of about 10 km, will take you to Rocca Calascio Castle, the highest in Italy.
Agnese, Riccardina, Leandra and Dafne are waiting for you!
What we will do
We will meet at the time selected during the booking process in Santo Stefano di Sessanio (AQ). Here we will meet the guide who will accompany us on this experience and introduce us to Leandra, Dafne, Riccardina, and all her friendly donkeys.
After a briefing of about 10 minutes on the safety rules to be followed during the trek, we will be ready to set off on our adventure. We will walk along mountain paths in the midst of nature with views of the Gran Sasso and Campo Imperatore in the company of the donkeys that will be assigned to us: for groups of 2 to 5 people there will be a single donkey that we can lead alternately.
We will arrive at Rocca Calascio, which, at an altitude of almost 1,500 metres, is the highest castle in Italy and among the highest in Europe, as well as one of the oldest man-made settlements in Abruzzo. We will have the opportunity to admire the interior of this fortification built entirely of white limestone: we will have 30 minutes to visit this evocative place on our own .
After this brief stop, we will resume the loop trail of approximately 10 km with a total height difference of 250 m, during which the guide will tell us about the characteristics and curiosities of the donkeys that will keep us company during the walk.
After about 4 hours, of which 3.5 hours of walking, we will return to the starting point.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is suitable for everyone from 3 years of age; good walking habits are required to participate. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Children up to 12 years of age and weighing up to 50 kg may ride on the donkey during the ride.
Other information
The activity can be booked throughout the year and is confirmed on reaching a minimum of 4 participants.
There is an allocation of 1 donkey per group of a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 5 participants.
Any accompanying persons may remain at the centre.
Dogs are allowed as long as they are on a leash; they will walk in front of the donkeys so as not to frighten them.
Recommended clothing
- Clothing suitable for the season
- Hiking shoes
- Waterproof jacket
Don't forget to bring
- Backpack
- Water
- Sun cream
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Waste bag
- Snack
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 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
Santo Stefano di Sessanio, 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?
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.
