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YOUR ACTIVE HOLIDAYS IN ABRUZZO, THE GREENEST REGION IN EUROPE
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CATALOGUE 2016
Tour of a week, in two National Parks of Abruzzo National Park Gran
Sasso Laga and Majella National Park. The tour crosses the medieval
village of Santo Stefano di Sessanio (L'Aquila) near the villages of Castel
del Monte and Rocca Calascio, in territory of the National Park of Gran
Sasso and Monti della Laga Caramanico Terme, a small village 650
meters above sea level, in the heart of Majella National Park, where
nature and health come together in perfect harmony. A week that will
give you the opportunity to enjoy trekking, Nordic walking and, in
winter, trekking with snowshoes on the snow.
General Conditions
1 TREKKING IN ABRUZZO: REGION OF TWO NATIONAL PARKS, GRAN
SASSO MONTI DELLA LAGA - MAJELLA
•Difficulty: Easy/Medium/Hard
•Season: Summer, Spring, Winter. (on
request). There might be changes of
schedule in case of bad weather conditions
•Price: from € 550 per person the whole
package. GARANTEED DEPARTURE
•Offers: € 550 per person for groups over 4
people - € 750 per person for group of
almost 4 people - € 900 per person under 4
people
•Minimum number of partecipants: 2
•Accomodation: B&B or hotel under
agreement with Bikelife.
•Price includes: 5 nights, 5 dinners with local
food, double room accomodation , daily
transfers (5), guide, expenses for the tour
guide, medical insurance, organizing.
•Price not includes: 1° day dinner, lunches,
single room supplement, Travel to/r to reach
the meeting place and departure, entrance
points of interest, everything not specifically
mentioned under ‘price includes'
•Supplements: fittings, official
merchandising, packet-lunch, lunches,
drinks.
Day 1: SANTO STEFANO DI SESSANIO
Day 2: LOOP HIKE FROM DI SANTO STEFANO DI SESSANIO - CALASCIO
- CASTELVECCHIO CALVISIO elevation gain 590 mts hiking time 5
hours
Through the district of the Lands of the Barony, climb Renaissance oratory of
"Madonna dei Monti" and the fortress of Rocca Calascio, a splendid example of
medieval fortress, location of many films. It starts downhill through the town,
mostly abandoned, Rocca Calascio to reach Castelvecchio Calvisio and then
return to Santo Stefano di Sessanio. There is the possibility to have lunch in
Rocca Calascio with typical local products. By late afternoon, stroll in Santo
Stefano di Sessanio. Lunch and accomodation.
Highlights
Arrival in Santo
Stefano di Sessanio.
Relax day. Possible
dinner (extra) and
accomodation.
•2 NATIONAL PARKS
•ROCCA CALASCIO
•OBSERVATORY OF CAMPO
IMPERATORE
•MOTHER MOUNTAIN
•CORNO GRANDE and
CORNO PICCOLO
•ALBERGO CAMPO
IMPERATORE (OPERATION
AQUILA 2nd WORLD WAR)
•VALLE DELL’ORFENTO
•CELESTINE HERMITAGES
Day 3: FROM ALBERGO CAMPO IMPERATORE TO CORNO GRANDE
elevation gain 920 mts hiking time 6 hours.
Day 3: FROM ALBERGO DI CAMPO IMPERATORE TO PRATI DI TIVO
elevation gain 1135 mts hiking time 8 hours (Alternative to bad
weather)
Beautiful hike, a classic of Gran Sasso, on a historic trail,
which was used for exchanges between one side and the
other side of Gran Sasso. We go down altitude until
reaching the huts (ancient places of shelter for shepherds),
and take the Val Maone where you can enjoy fantastic
views of the east wall of Pizzo Intermesoli and shoulders of
Corno Piccolo. Continue downhill until the waterfalls of Rio
Arno, meeting the Grotta dell'Oro and the headwaters of
Rio Arno. From the waterfalls on the right starts a track
leading to Prati di Tivo. Transfer to Caramanico Terme,
dinner and accomodation.
Info
Trekking through the Distretto Alte Vette.
Although the path is arduous, there are no real
difficulties. The new trail, traced in 2005, is held
on the left and it's less exposed to the falling
rocks. Reached a ridge, you will overlook the
Calderone Glacier, you will reach the western
ridge and climb up scree to the summit (2,912
meters). The extraordinary panorama embraces
the other peaks of Corno Grande, Corno Piccolo
and the other peaks of the Gran Sasso, Campo
Imperatore and many peaks of Central
Appennines. Possibility to have lunch at the Chalet
Corno Grande.
•Descriptions, routes,
tracks are strictly
approximate. he
complete agenda will be
sent in case of booking.
•CUSTOMISED TOURS:
Under request, it is
possible to organise
selfguided (with
Bikelife’s maps) tours
and tailor-made tours.
•In the individual tour
you can change the path
request and the date of
departure.
•SERVICES: It is possible
to contact Bikelife only
to rent technical
equipment or to book
hotels or to transport
luggage.
•BIKELIFE INFO:
Tel(+39) 085
4917312/816221 Mobile
(+39) 335 5941950
(+39) 340 5064506
Mail [email protected]
Web www.bikelife.it
Day 4: CARAMANICO TERME VALLE DELL’ORFENTO (Full Trail)
elevation gain 50 mts hiking time 6 hours.
Valle dell'Orfento is one of the most beautiful and best preserved of Majella
Valleys, through the establishment of the homonymous nature reserve which,
although already in a national park, protects the most naturalistic value. In this
trek we will climb the lower middle course starting from the town of Caramanico
Terme. In the dense vegetation of oaks, hornbeams and maples there is a rich
wildlife: wolves, bears, deers and otters. Looking up you can see the silhouettes
of peregrine falcons, golden eagles and lanari. Late afternoon, walk in Caramanico
Terme. Dinner and accomodation.
Day 5: CARAMANICO TERME THE SPIRITUAL PATH, MAJELLA HERITAGES
elevation gain 600 mts hiking time 6 hours.
An amazing experience in the Majella: from Roccamorice, going up the
spiritual path, to discover the hermitage of San Bartolomeo in Legio; then
continue by minibus to the hermitage of Santo Spirito a Majella. Continuing along
the trail, we will reach the Hermitage of San Giovanni. Possibility to have lunch
at Decontra.
Day 6: CARAMANICO TERME
After breakfast, end of services and leave for their destinations.
A one-week tour in the Majella National Park. The tour will depart from
Caramanico Terme, (one of the most beautiful village in Italy) where
health and nature coexist in perfect harmony. Caramanico is a small but
charming medieval village 650 meters above sea level in the heart of the
Majella National Park. A week that will give you the opportunity to
enjoy trekking, Nordic walking and, in winter, trekking with snowshoes
on the snow.
General Conditions
2 TREKKING IN MAJELLA NATIONAL PARK
•Difficulty: Easy/Medium
•Season: Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter (on
request). There might be some changes of
schedule in case of bad weather conditions.
•Price: from € 580 per person the whole
package. Garanteed departure.
•Offers: € 580 per person for group over 4
people - € 800 per person for group of
almost 4 people - € 950 per person under 4
people
•Minimum number of partecipants: 2
•Accomodation: B&B or hotel under
agreement with Bikelife
•Price includes: 6 night, 6 dinners with local
foods, double room accomodation, daily
transfers(4), guide, expenses for the tour
guide, medical insurance, organizing.
•Price not include: Lunches, single room
supplement € 20 per person every day
Travel to/r to reach the meeting place and
departure, everything not specifically
mentioned under ‘price includes‘.
•Supplements: fittings, official
merchandising, packet-lunch, lunches,
drinks.
Day 1: CARAMANICO TERME
Day 2: FROM SAN TOMMASO TO MUSELLARO (ACROSS THE “RAPIDE
DI SANTA LUCIA”) elevation gain 400 mts hiking time 3 hours.
Route that crosses the Orta River and goes
through the picturesque Rapide di Santa
Lucia. At either end, the two villages of San
Tommaso of Caramanico and Musellaro.
From San Tommaso (Popoli), go down an
easy path between oaks and flowering ash
to the bridge over the Orta River. Cross it
and then, on the opposite site of the river,
appear the ruins of the old Roman bridge,
the Ponte Luco, demonstration of the
enormous importance that the valley has
had as a communication way, especially in
the Middle Ages. It goes back ultimately to
the village of Musellaro. There is the
possibility to have lunch in Musellaro.
Return to Caramanico
Highlights
Arrival in Caramanico Terme. Relaxation
Day. Dinner and accomodation.
• MAJELLA NATIONAL
PARK
• SANT’ANTONIO
CHURCH
• ORTA RIVER
• CISTERNA DI
BOLOGNANO
• LAMA BIANCA
• ROCCACARAMANICO
• VALLE DELL’ORFENTO
• DECONTRA
• CELESTINE HERMITAGES
• MORRONE MOUNTAIN
Day 3: CARAMANICO TERME VALLE DELL’ORFENTO (Full Trail)
elevation gain 50 mts hiking time 6 hours.
Day 4: DA PASSO SAN LEONARDO A LAMABIANCA
elevation gain 530 mts hiking time 4 hours
Beautiful landscape at the foot of the Majella, in the kingdom
of the bear, among the towering beech trees of the forest of
Lama Bianca. Many flower essences that will accompany us
along the way. Several views that offer a look along the
Majella and small villages such as Roccacaramanico. And
finally fauna, characterized by the presence of deers or the
most famous wolf. The sky will be guarded by golden eagles,
peregrine falcons and red kites. Chalet Lama Bianca is also
one of the few paths accessible to the disabled, with roads
passable with prams and the slight slope. Return to
Caramanico Terme dinner and accomodation.
Info
Valle dell'Orfento is one of the most beautiful and best preserved of
Majella Valleys, through the establishment of the homonymous nature
reserve which, although already in a national park, protects the most
naturalistic value. In this trek we will climb the lower middle course
starting from the town of Caramanico Terme. In the dense vegetation of
oaks, hornbeams and maples there is a rich wildlife: wolves, bears,
deers and otters. Looking up you can see the silhouettes of peregrine
falcons, golden eagles and lanari. Late afternoon, walk in Caramanico
Terme. Dinner and accomodation.
•Descriptions, routes,
tracks are strictly
approximate. he
complete agenda will
be sent in case of
booking.
•CUSTOMISED TOURS:
Under request, it is
possible to organise
selfguided (with
Bikelife’s maps) tours
and tailor-made tours.
•In the individual tour
you can change the
path request and the
date of departure.
•SERVICES: It is possible
to contact Bikelife only
to rent technical
equipment or to book
hotels or to transport
luggage.
•BIKELIFE INFO:
Tel(+39) 085
4917312/816221
Mobile
(+39) 335 5941950
(+39) 340 5064506
Mail [email protected]
Web www.bikelife.it
Day 5: CARAMANICO TERME THE SPIRITUAL PATH, MAJELLA HERITAGES
elevation gain 600 mts hiking time 6 hours.
An amazing experience in the Majella: from Roccamorice, going
up the spiritual path, to discover the hermitage of San
Bartolomeo in Legio; then continue by minibus to the hermitage
of Santo Spirito a Majella. Continuing along the trail, we will
reach the Hermitage of San Giovanni. Possibility to have lunch
at Decontra. Dinner and accomodation.
Day 6 : THE CROSSING OF MOUNT MORRONE
elevation gain 930 mts hiking time 6 hours.
Mount Morrone has a very specific aspect, is isolated enough to ensure relaxation
and, above all, it offers wonderful views. Particularly those on the western wall
of the Majella. The path has a medium elevation gain and a long development
mileage, which makes the ascent always pleasant and free of annoying tearing.
Moreover, almost half of the journey takes place in a wonderful and refreshing
forest. Return to Caramanico Terme, dinner and accomodation.
Day 7: CARAMANICO TERME
After breakfast, end of services and leave for their destinations
A one-week tour in the Abruzzo , Lazio and Molise National Park, Gran
Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park and the Majella National
Park. From Pescasseroli, a beautiful and picturesque village to Santo
Stefano di Sessanio, (one of the most beautiful Village in Italy), a small
medieval town in the province of L'Aquila, not far from the beautiful
villages of Castel del Monte and Rocca Calascio, in territory of Gran
Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, and Caramanico Terme, (one
of the most beautiful villages in Italy) a small but charming medieval
village 650 meters above sea level in the heart of Majella National Park,
where health and nature coexist in perfect harmony.
General Conditions
3 TREKKING IN ABRUZZO: REGION OF 3 NATIONAL PARKS: GRAN
SASSO MONTI DELLA LAGA – MAJELLA – ABRUZZO LAZIO MOLISE
•Difficulty: Easy/Medium/Hard
•Season: Summer, Spring, Fall. (on
request). There might be changes of
schedule in case of bad weather conditions
•Price: from € 700 per person the whole
package. GARANTEED DEPARTURE
•Offers: € 700 per person for groups over 4
people - € 900 per person for group of
almost 4 people - € 1100 per person under
4 people
•Minimum number of partecipants: 2
•Accomodation: B&B or hotel under
agreement with Bikelife.
•Price includes: 7 nights, 7 dinners with local
food, double room accomodation , daily
transfers (7), guide, expenses for the tour
guide, medical insurance, organizing.
•Price not includes: 1° day dinner, lunches,
single room supplement, Travel to/r to
reach the meeting place and departure,
entrance points of interest, everything not
specifically mentioned under ‘price
includes'
•Supplements: fittings, official
merchandising, packet-lunch, lunches,
drinks.
Day 1: PESCASSEROLI
Day 2: FROM PESCASSEROLI TO PRATO ROSSO
elevation gain 300 mts hiking time 3 hours.
A hike devoted to search for signs of the presence
of the Apennine wolf. We deepen his
extraordinary social life, frequenting the
territories of passage of this elusive predator.
There is the possibility to have lunch in Prato
Rosso Chalet. Late afternoon, walk in Pescasseroli.
Dinner and accomodation.
Highlights
Arrival in Pescasseroli. Relax day.
Possible dinner (extra) and
accomodation.
.
• 3 NATIONAL PARKS
• BEAR VISITOR CENTER
• NINFEE E TRE CANNELLE
WATERFALLS
• ROCCA CALASCIO
• OBSERVATORI OF
CAMPO IMPERATORE
• MOTHER MOUNTAIN
•CORNO GRANDE AND
CORNO PICCOLO
• ALBERGO CAMPO
IMPERATORE
(OPERATION AQUILA 2°
WORLD WAR)
• VALLE DELL’ORFENTO
• CELESTINE HERMITAGES
Day 3: FROM CIVITELLA ALFEDENA TO CAMOSCIARA
elevation gain 300 mts hiking time 2 hours.
Day 4: S. STEFANO DI SESSANIO - CALASCIO - CASTELVECCHIO
CALVISIO elevation gain 590 mts hiking time 5 hours.
Through the district of the Lands of the
Barony, climb Renaissance oratory of
Madonna dei Monti and the fortress of
Rocca Calascio, a splendid example of
medieval fortress, location of many
films. It starts downhill through the
town, mostly abandoned, Rocca
Calascio to reach Castelvecchio Calvisio
and then return to Santo Stefano di
Sessanio. There is the possibility to
have lunch in Rocca Calascio with local
typical foods. Late afternoon, walk in
Santo Stefano di Sessanio. Dinner and
accomodation.
Info
Through the valley's best known park, we observe the rocky amphitheater, historical
habitat of the Apennine Chamois, up to the Ninfe and Tre Cannelle Waterfall. Possibility
to have lunch in Chalet tasting local products. Transfer to Santo Stefano di Sessanio,
dinner and accomodation.
•Descriptions, routes,
tracks are strictly
approximate. he
complete agenda will
be sent in case of
booking.
•CUSTOMISED TOURS:
Under request, it is
possible to organise
selfguided (with
Bikelife’s maps) tours
and tailor-made tours.
•In the individual tour
you can change the
path request and the
date of departure.
•SERVICES: It is possible
to contact Bikelife only
to rent technical
equipment or to book
hotels or to transport
luggage.
•BIKELIFE INFO:
Tel(+39) 085
4917312/816221
Mobile
(+39) 335 5941950
(+39) 340 5064506
Mail [email protected]
Web www.bikelife.it
Day 5: FROM ALBERGO DI CAMPO IMPERATORE TO CORNO GRANDE
elevation gain 920 mts hiking time 6 hours.
Day 5: FROM ALBERGO DI CAMPO IMPERATORE TO PRATI DI TIVO
elevation gain 1135 mts 8 hours.(Alternative to bed weather)
Beautiful hike on a historic trail, which was used for
exchanges between one side and the other side of the
Gran Sasso. Descend to share up to reach the huts
(ancient places of shelter for shepherds), take the Val
Maone and you can enjoy fantastic panorama of the
east side of Pizzo Intermesoli and shoulders of the
Corno Piccolo. Continue downhill to the Rio Arno
waterfall, meeting the Grotta dell'Oro and the
headwaters of the Rio Arno. Possibility to have lunch
at Corno Grande Chalet. Transfer to Caramanico
Terme, dinner and accomodation.
Info
Trek across the District Alte Vette. Although
the path is hard, there aren't real difficulties.
The new path, traced in 2005, is held on the
left and is less exposed to the previous falling
rocks. Reached a ridge, you will overlook the
Calderone glacier, you will reach the western
ridge and climb up scree to the summit (2,912
mts). The wonderfull panorama embraces the
other peaks of Corno Grande, Corno Piccolo
and the other peaks of the Gran Sasso, Campo
Imperatore and many peaks of Central
Apennines. Possibility to have lunch at Corno
Grande shalet. Transfer to Caramanico Terme,
dinner and accomodation.
•Descriptions, routes,
tracks are strictly
approximate. he
complete agenda will
be sent in case of
booking.
•CUSTOMISED TOURS:
Under request, it is
possible to organise
selfguided (with
Bikelife’s maps) tours
and tailor-made tours.
•In the individual tour
you can change the
path request and the
date of departure.
•SERVICES: It is possible
to contact Bikelife only
to rent technical
equipment or to book
hotels or to transport
luggage.
•BIKELIFE INFO:
Tel(+39) 085
4917312/816221
Mobile
(+39) 335 5941950
(+39) 340 5064506
Mail [email protected]
Web www.bikelife.it
Day 6: CARAMANICO TERME VALLE DELL’ORFENTO (Full Trail)
elevation gain 590 mts hiking time 6 hours.
Valle dell'Orfento is one of the most beautiful and best preserved of Majella
Valleys, through the establishment of the homonymous nature reserve which,
although already in a national park, protects the most naturalistic value. In this
trek we will climb the lower middle course starting from the town of Caramanico
Terme. In the dense vegetation of oaks, hornbeams and maples there is a rich
wildlife: wolves, bears, deers and otters. Looking up you can see the silhouettes
of peregrine falcons, golden eagles and lanari. Late afternoon, walk in Caramanico
Terme. Dinner and accomodation.
Day 7: CARAMANICO TERME THE SPIRITUAL PATH, MAJELLA HERITAGES
elevation gain 600 mts hiking time 6 hours.
An amazing experience in the Majella: from Roccamorice, going up the
spiritual path, to discover the hermitage of San Bartolomeo in Legio; then
continue by minibus to the hermitage of Santo Spirito a Majella. Continuing along
the trail, we will reach the Hermitage of San Giovanni. Possibility to have lunch
at Decontra.
Day 9: CARAMANICO TERME
After breakfast, end of services and leave for their destinations