Maps and Trail Network
The heart of the Park is in Pescasseroli, home to the main headquarters and visitor centers.
Here you can obtain the official tourist–hiking map (scale 1:25,000), updated in 2024,
which includes 158 trails suitable for hiking, horseback riding, or mountain biking.
The trail network extends for over 750 km, marked with the international white–red–white signage.
Local Guides and Agencies
Il Bel Sentiero – Excursions in the Abruzzo National Park
- Services: customized trekking, group activities
- Specialties: tailor‑made routes and introduction to flora and fauna
- Base: Pescasseroli
Wildlife Adventures – Excursions in Abruzzo and e‑bike tours
- Services: nature excursions, wildlife watching, photo tours
- Specialties: wildlife and landscape experiences
- Base: Pescasseroli
Recommended Itineraries
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La Camosciara Nature Reserve:
trails for beginners and experts, spectacular landscapes with chamois and eagles.
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Val Fondillo:
easy routes, natural area with rest points, ideal for families and relaxing outings.
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Grotta delle Fate (Opi area):
an evocative hike in a fairy‑tale setting.
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Simbruini Mountains and Sirente–Velino (nearby regional parks):
panoramic alternatives with wider routes.
Choosing Between Self‑Guided and Guided
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Self‑guided:
use the official map, check weather and timing, follow trail markers, and bring proper equipment.
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Guided:
ideal for safety, naturalistic interpretation, and wildlife spotting; recommended if it’s your first time in the Park.
📞 Useful Contacts
| Service / Center |
Location |
Phone |
| Park Authority – Switchboard |
Pescasseroli |
+39 0863 91131 |
| Pescasseroli Visitor Center |
Pescasseroli |
+39 0863 911322 |
| Camosciara Nature Center |
Civitella Alfedena |
+39 0863 910762 |
| Wolf Museum |
Civitella Alfedena |
+39 0864 890141 |
| Forest Museum |
Villetta Barrea |
+39 0864 890145 |
| Bear Museum |
Barrea |
+39 0864 82731 |
| Medical Emergencies |
Entire Park |
118 |
| Forest Fire Emergency |
Entire Park |
1515 |
🏞️ Activities in the Park
- 🥾 Guided hikes and trekking with official guides
- 🏛️ Thematic museums on fauna and flora (bear, wolf, forest)
- 🎒 Environmental education services for schools and families
- ℹ️ Tourist information at Visitor Centers
🧭 Practical Tips for Your Visit
- Always carry a map, GPS/GPX, and emergency numbers
- Phone coverage is limited in some mountain and forest areas
- For families with children, prefer routes starting from Visitor Centers
- Report wildlife sightings to the Park to support monitoring
Useful Numbers – Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park
📍 Park Authority Headquarters
Address: Viale Santa Lucia, 2 – 67032 Pescasseroli (AQ)
- Phone: 0863/91131
- Fax: 0863/912132
- Email: [protected email]
📌 Main Park Contacts
- Park Authority Phone: 0863/91131
- Fax: 0863/912132
- Institutional Email: [protected email]
- PEC: [protected email]
- Director: Luciano Sammarone – [protected email]
- President: Giovanni Cannata
🕒 Office Hours
- Monday to Friday: 8:00 – 14:00
- Tuesday and Thursday (afternoon): 14:30 – 17:30
- Pescasseroli Visitor Center (weekends): 0863/9113221 – [protected email]
📞 Useful Numbers for Specific Services
- Presidency and Directorate Secretariat: 0863/9113248
- Visitor Centers: Pescasseroli, Val Fondillo, Civitella Alfedena, Villetta Barrea, Opi, Barrea, Alvito
- Environmental emergencies or reports: contact the main office at 0863/91131 or via PEC
