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What You’ll See on Your Trip
Trip Itinerary
More information regarding the time and meeting point for the first/last day will be provided after the booking.
Arrival of participants in Roccaraso and meeting at 09:45 AM at the Sci Club Aterno Pescara base camp in Gravare (1,580 m a.s.l., in front of the Gravare - Toppe del Tesoro cable car base station). Meet your certified AIGAE guide and pick up rented equipment (snowshoes and poles). Departure for a guided snowshoe hike along the edges of the Aremogna plateau, clear of the active ski slopes. The path follows the gentle, flat stretches of snow-covered summer country roads up to the edge of the Valle Fredda beech forest, returning to the starting point by 02:00 PM after completing an easy valley loop.
- Terrain & Type: Snow Trail / Snowshoe Hike (~5 - 6 km | Elevation Gain: +100/150 m | Difficulty Level: Easy)
- Activities: Base camp welcome, equipment distribution, guided snowshoe walk with an AIGAE guide in Valle Fredda and along the beech forest edge
- Logistics: Meeting at 09:45 AM in Gravare (Sci Club Aterno). Return from the hike at 02:00 PM.
Travel Tour Overview
"Gravare - Valle Fredda" Valley Loop
The meeting point is at the Gravare parking area (1,580 m a.s.l., in front of the Gravare - Toppe del Tesoro cable car base station in Roccaraso). From here, we will head east/south-east along the edges of the Aremogna plateau, away from the active ski slopes. The trail follows the gentle, flat stretches of snow-covered summer country roads, entering the edge of the Valle Fredda beech forest. The itinerary concludes with a return to the starting station, either by retracing our steps or completing an easy valley loop.
- Terrain & Type: Snow Trail / Valley Snowshoe Hike
- Activities: Welcome at the base camp, guided snowshoe walk, exploration of Valle Fredda and the beech forest edge
- Practical Tips & Required Gear: Layered mountain clothing suitable for snow hiking, winter gaiters, waterproof hiking boots, backpack, water, gloves, sunglasses, and sunscreen (strong sun reflection on snow at high elevation).
- Equipment Rental: If you do not have your own gear, snowshoes and trekking poles are available for rent, with pick-up directly at the starting point.
- Guide & Safety: Excursion led by a certified AIGAE Wilderness Guide. The guide reserves the right to modify the itinerary based on trail conditions.
Participation Fee:
€20 including snowshoe and pole rental
€15 with own snowshoes
IN COLLABORATION WITH SCI CLUB ATERNO
Closing date for bookings: 10/01/2027What’s Included in Your Trip
- Tour guide
- Phone assistance
- Tour Operator Guarantees
- Please read the Terms and conditions before making your booking
Must-Know Details
By Car: A24 Sulmona exit
By Train: Sulmona train station