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Quick Hiking Guide – Gran Sasso Trekking

List of Accessible Trails

Trail NameGPXPDFDifficultyUrlMountaineering
Tempietto Sant'Eusamio / Fonte di Pietro Guardi GPX Map Easy (Elevation gain 214 m, length 4.35 km, min altitude 1374 – max 1579) Go No
Fonte di Pietro Guardi / Montecristo GPX Map Easy (Elevation gain 324 m, length 5.55 km, min altitude 1441 – max 1752) Go Yes
100 Waterfalls Trek (Cento Fonti) GPX Map Easy (Elevation gain 324 m, length 5.55 km, min altitude 1441 – max 1752) Go Yes
Pietracamela – Prati di Tivo GPX Map Easy (Elevation gain 587 m, length 11 km, min altitude 1033 – max 1534) Go Yes
Prati di Tivo Various routes available, suitable for both mountaineering and trekking Go Yes
Corno Grande Trek GPX Map Easy (Elevation gain 976 m, length 10.20 km, min altitude 2145 – max 2912) Go Yes
Campo Imperatore Ski-lift area: numerous trekking and ski-mountaineering routes available Go Yes
Fonte Vetica, Desiati Bivouac GPX Map Easy (Elevation gain 395 m, length 10 km, min altitude 1491 – max 1844) Go Yes
Castel del Monte, Campo Imperatore Plateau GPX Map Easy (Elevation gain 350 m, length 8 km, min altitude 1359 – max 1566 at our arrival point) Go No

📞 Useful Contacts

Service / CenterLocationPhoneFax
Head Office – Administrative CenterAssergi (AQ)+39 0862 60521+39 0862 606675
Cultural Heritage CenterIsola del Gran Sasso (TE)+39 0861 97301+39 0861 9730230
Scientific CenterFarindola (PE)+39 085 823100+39 085 823100
Agri-food CenterAmatrice (RI)+39 0746 825390+39 0746 824074
CTA/CFS Surveillance ServiceFonte Cerreto – Assergi (AQ)+39 0862 606004—
Ce.D.A.P. – Documentation CenterMontorio al Vomano (TE)+39 0861 606675—
Medical EmergenciesEntire Park118—
Forest Fire EmergencyEntire Park1515—

🏞️ Activities in the Park

  • The Villages
  • 🥾 Guided hikes and trekking with official guides
  • 🏛️ Museums and thematic centers (culture, science, agri-food)
  • 🎒 Environmental education and workshops for schools and families
  • ℹ️ Tourist information at centers and visitor hubs

⚠️ Practical Tips

  • Always carry a map, GPS/GPX and emergency numbers
  • Phone coverage is limited in some mountain areas
  • For families and children, prefer routes starting from Visitor Centers
  • Report wildlife sightings or risk situations to the Surveillance Service

🔗 Useful Links

🌐 Official Website of Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park

🥾 Hiking Guides

  • They lead trekking, snowshoeing and nature itineraries.
  • Routes for all levels: easy, intermediate, expert.
  • Available at Visitor Centers and Park Hubs.

🏛️ Tourist Guides

  • They explore culture, traditions and local gastronomy.
  • Printed and digital publications.
  • Material available on the official Park website.

🎒 Educational Guides

  • Educational routes for schools and families.
  • Environmental workshops and experiential activities.
  • Support for the Park’s Environmental Education Network.

🌍 General Guides

  • Texts describing history, landscapes and biodiversity.
  • Manuals and brochures available at Visitor Centers.

🔗 Useful Links

⚠️ Practical Tips

  • Always rely on official guides for excursions: they ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
  • Many guides are also available in downloadable PDF format.
  • The Visitor Centers (Assergi, Isola del Gran Sasso, Farindola, Amatrice, Montorio al Vomano) offer updated material and direct contacts with guides.

A practical summary to plan and tackle the main trails safely. The map shows the routes we have covered and links to their dedicated pages.

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3‑Day Trek on the Gran Sasso

3‑Day Trek on the Gran Sasso

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The Springs of the Vera River

The Springs of the Vera River

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From Pietracamela to Prati di Tivo — Trekking and Ski Mountaineering

From Pietracamela to Prati di Tivo — Trekking and Ski Mountaineering

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From Paganica to Pescomaggiore — Trekking and Ski Mountaineering

From Paganica to Pescomaggiore — Trekking, Mountain Biking and Ski Mountaineering

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Madonna Fore — Trekking, Mountain Biking and Ski Mountaineering

Madonna Fore — Trekking, Mountain Biking and Ski Mountaineering

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The Ascent of Corno Grande

The Ascent of Corno Grande

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The Hundred Waterfalls (Cento Fonti)

The Hundred Waterfalls (Cento Fonti)

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From Fonte Vetica to the Base of Monte Camicia up to the Desiati Bivouac

From Fonte Vetica to the Base of Monte Camicia up to the Desiati Bivouac

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From Castel del Monte to Campo Imperatore

From Castel del Monte to Campo Imperatore

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Trekking and Mountaineering in the Montecristo Area — L'Aquila

Trekking and Mountaineering in the Montecristo Area — L'Aquila

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Skiing in Abruzzo and snow report

Skiing in Abruzzo – snow report

The most popular ski resorts, the updated snow report and useful information on how to find lifts or book accommodation for your winter holiday

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Webcams in Abruzzo

Webcams in Abruzzo

View the webcams in Abruzzo and check real‑time weather conditions. Some webcams belong to www.abruzzoparchi.it, others are located throughout the region

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Abruzzo weather

Abruzzo weather

Weather forecasts for the coming days in Abruzzo. Live weather via our webcams and temperatures recorded in several mountain areas

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Abruzzo trail maps

Abruzzo trail maps

Maps for trekking, mountain biking, ski touring, running and horse riding. You can also download the GPX track of each route

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Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park

Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park

One of Italy’s most famous and oldest national parks

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Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park

Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park

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Velino‑Sirente Regional Park

Velino‑Sirente Regional Park

Located in the heart of the Apennines, home to the beautiful villages of the Rocche Plateau

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Majella National Park

Majella National Park

One of the snowiest places in Italy, a unique mountain massif rising close to the sea

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Experience Abruzzo

Experience Abruzzo

Abruzzo’s villages are famous for their fortresses, mountains and the traditional trabocchi along the southern coast

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Holiday in Abruzzo

Holiday in Abruzzo

Choose between sea or mountains, summer or winter, a sporty holiday or a relaxing one — Abruzzo has it all

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Traditional Abruzzese cuisine

Traditional Abruzzese cuisine

Abruzzo is famous for its cuisine, both mountain and coastal, with traditions that vary from area to area

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Outdoor activities

Outdoor activities

Walks, diving, climbing, mountain biking, horse riding — all outdoor activities available in Abruzzo

  • Dettagli

Skiing in Abruzzo – snow report

The most popular ski resorts, the updated snow report and useful information on how to find lifts or book accommodation for your winter holiday
Vai

Webcams in Abruzzo

View the webcams in Abruzzo and check real‑time weather conditions. Some webcams belong to www.abruzzoparchi.it, others are located throughout the region
Vai

Abruzzo weather

Weather forecasts for the coming days in Abruzzo. Live weather via our webcams and temperatures recorded in several mountain areas
Vai

Abruzzo trail maps

Maps for trekking, mountain biking, ski touring, running and horse riding. You can also download the GPX track of each route
Vai

Outdoor activities

Walks, diving, climbing, mountain biking, horse riding — all outdoor activities available in Abruzzo
Vai

Holiday in Abruzzo

Choose between sea or mountains, summer or winter, a sporty holiday or a relaxing one — Abruzzo has it all
Vai

Traditional Abruzzese cuisine

Abruzzo is famous for its cuisine, both mountain and coastal, with traditions that vary from area to area
Vai

Experience Abruzzo

Abruzzo’s villages are famous for their fortresses, mountains and the traditional trabocchi along the southern coast
Vai

Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park

One of Italy’s most famous and oldest national parks
Vai

Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park

One of Italy’s wildest parks, with typical Apennine landscapes and Dolomite‑like peaks
Vai

Velino‑Sirente Regional Park

Located in the heart of the Apennines, home to the beautiful villages of the Rocche Plateau
Vai

Majella National Park

One of the snowiest places in Italy, a unique mountain massif rising close to the sea
Vai