Tour of the Alto Sangro Lakes - Weekend by bike
from € 490.00 € 465.50 per person
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- Italy
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- Abruzzo
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- L'Aquila
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- Cocullo
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- location
- Cocullo, AQ, Italia
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- meeting point
- Cocullo, AQ, Italia
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| difficulty | duration | maximum people | spoken languages |
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| (intermediate) | 3 days | 12 |
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DEPARTURES On request April / October
Discover the most important lakes in Abruzzo, the remote places of nature shaped by water over millions of years in the Abruzzo mountains. To make quality tourism in the Abruzzo nature by bicycle, small relaxation paradises between water and nature. The tour of the Upper Sangro lakes, between the Sagittario gorges and the course of the Sangro river.
1st day: Arrival in Scanno
Arrival in Scanno to meet the guide. Visit of the Borgo, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy with a walk in the "romantic" village, also known as the photographers' village. Throughout the twentieth century, its unmistakable views and its people were the subjects of many famous shots by important photographers. Characteristic is the itinerary in the historic center called the "donut" which from the church of Santa Maria della Valle arrives at the Sarracco Fountain to then arrive at Piazza di San Rocco and return to the starting point via Via Silla and Via De Angelis. Possibility of a "heart" trek, about 2.5 hours, to see the lake from above with its characteristic heart shape. Dinner will be typical. Overnight.
2nd day: From Scanno to Pescasseroli.
Departure for the tour of the lakes of the upper Sangro crossing the village of Scanno, towards Villalago we will skirt the lake of Scanno (famous for its heart shape) and reach the village. From there we will arrive at the lake of San Domenico (possible visit to the Hermitage). Continue towards Anversa degli Abruzzi (for those who feel it can face the steep climb towards the village of Castrovalva famous for having inspired MC Escher, about 2 km). We continue towards the village of Cocullo and from there begins the climb that will make us "go over" the Marsican mountains to descend towards the heart of the Abruzzo National Park, Pescasseroli. Possible visit to the wildlife park. Arrival at the residence. Typical dinner. Overnight
KM stage: 63
Difference in altitude: 1415
3rd day: From Pescasseroli to Scanno.
From the Abruzzo National Park we will leave to follow the Sangro river which will accompany us to Villetta Barrea and the lake of the same name. We will flank the Val Fondillo as far as Opi, among green and luxuriant beech woods, Pescasseroli together with Opi marks the border of the Marsica with the Alto Sangro and the Cinque Miglia plateau. Once in Civitella Alfedena, we will go around the lake (possible encounter with the very numerous deer in this area) to tackle the climb that will lead us to Passo Godi. From there the descent into the mountains loved by Pope John Paul II (Pope Wojtyla) who in these areas loved to walk incognito.
KM stage: 54
Difference in altitude: 898
Once in Scanno, possibility of a shower, end of services and departure.
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BIKELIFE live your passion, was born with the intention of PROMOTING the TERRITORY with BIKE (bicycle tourism) and TREKKING, as very valid elements and tools of territorial knowledge and promotion.
Going by bicycle and / or on foot in your free time, for a simple day trip or for a holiday, is beautiful and fun, it allows you to do some healthy movement and, if in nice company, to socialize. You immerse yourself in nature, slowly discover the riches of the territory, visit the natural, cultural and artistic beauties. There are pleasant and unexpected encounters with locals or other hikers, tasting the local eno-gastronomic specialties. For everyone, perhaps after having dissolved a bit of "rust", it also becomes a very pleasant physical experience, for the more "sporty" it is a great challenge and fun to progressively lengthen kilometers and altitudes.
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BIKELIFE live your passion, was born with the intention of PROMOTING the TERRITORY with BIKE (bicycle tourism) and TREKKING, as very valid elements and tools of territorial knowledge and promotion.
Going by bicycle and / or on foot in your free time, for a simple day trip or for a holiday, is beautiful and fun, it allows you to do some healthy movement and, if in nice company, to socialize. You im…
Tour of the Alto Sangro Lakes - Weekend by bike
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