Overview
Where Piani di Pezza is located
Piani di Pezza is a glacial and karst‑alluvial plateau in the heart of the Sirente‑Velino Regional Nature Park, within the municipalities of Rocca di Mezzo and partly Ovindoli.
Altitude
1,400–1,550 m
Environment
Glacial plateau
Area
Sirente‑Velino Park
Best for
Hiking, XC skiing, nature
Reasons to visit
Why visit Piani di Pezza
- Unspoilt nature and some of the purest landscapes in the Apennines.
- Deep silence and a regenerating sense of remoteness.
- Seasonal beauty: spring blooms, summer green, autumn foliage, winter snow.
What to do
Activities in Piani di Pezza
Hiking & trekking
- Rifugio Vincenzo Sebastiani
- Colletto di Pezza
- Valle Cerchiata
Cross‑country skiing
Loops for classic and skating technique in a quiet, natural setting.
Snowshoeing & ski touring
- Monte Rotondo
- Monte Orsello
Relaxation & photography
Perfect for landscapes, foliage, snow and wide open skies.
Best time
When to go
- Spring: blooms and fresh air.
- Summer: mild temperatures and open meadows.
- Autumn: spectacular foliage.
- Winter: abundant snow, ideal for XC skiing and snowshoeing.
Access
Getting to Piani di Pezza
Main access from Rovere (Rocca di Mezzo). From Barisciano: 40–45 minutes.
- By car: SS17 → Rocca di Mezzo → Rovere → Piani di Pezza.
- Parking: small areas near the plateau.
- Reference point: Rifugio Il Lupo, Rovere. Tel: +39 333 444 7979
- Winter: check snow conditions and chains requirement.
Useful info
Practical tips
- Weather changes quickly: always check forecasts.
- Technical clothing required in winter.
- No services on the plateau: nearest is Rifugio Il Lupo, Rovere.
- Sun protection recommended even in winter.
- Protected area: respect wildlife and vegetation.
