Starting From
15 €
15 places available
Sku:
isy0030
Departure from21 February 2027
Group
Round trip
Snowshoeing
1 day
Duration: 5 Hours
Medium
Operated by HikeLife
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What You’ll See on Your Trip
Lago Pantaniello
Lago Pantaniello
Lago Pantaniello
Lago Pantaniello
Trip Itinerary
More information regarding the time and meeting point for the first/last day will be provided after the booking.
Meeting at 09:45 AM at the Sci Club Aterno Pescara base camp in Gravare (1,580 m a.s.l.) and gear pick-up for rental participants. Take the cable car up to the Toppe del Tesoro top station (2,140 m) to leave the active ski slopes behind. The trail follows the scenic ridge towards Serra d'Acquaviva and Valico di Chiarano / Serra Le Rotonde, descending through karst valleys to the breathtaking glacial basin of Lake Pantaniello (1,818 m a.s.l.), completely frozen and covered in deep snow. Stop at the Pantaniello mountain hut (stazzo) for a self-provided picnic with complimentary hot coffee and promotional drone footage. Return to Gravare between 02:00 PM and 03:00 PM by hiking back up to Toppe del Tesoro for the cable car (or walking down along the Gravare ridge).
- Terrain & Type: High-altitude snow trail / Ridge and glacial valley traverse (~7.5 – 8 km | Elevation gain +350/400 m | Difficulty Level: Challenging)
- Activities: Base camp welcome, equipment distribution, cable car ride, guided ridge traverse with AIGAE guide, exploration of Lake Pantaniello nature reserve, self-provided picnic with complimentary coffee at the hut, promotional video shooting with drone
- Logistics: Meeting at 09:45 AM in Gravare (Sci Club Aterno). Cable car ticket extra/not included. Return from the hike between 02:00 PM and 03:00 PM.
Duration: 5 hours
Travel Tour Overview
Snowshoe Hike in Abruzzo: Toppe del Tesoro & Lake Pantaniello Traverse
Riding the cable car up to the top station at Toppe del Tesoro (2,140 m a.s.l.), we immediately leave the active ski slopes behind to follow the panoramic ridge towards Serra d'Acquaviva and Valico di Chiarano / Serra Le Rotonde. Leaving the ridges behind, the trail descends through karst valleys into the spectacular glacial basin of Lake Pantaniello (1,818 m a.s.l.), set within a protected high-altitude state nature reserve between Mt. Greco and Mt. Chiarano. In winter, the lake is completely hidden beneath a thick layer of ice and snow. At the Pantaniello mountain hut (stazzo), we will stop for a self-provided packed lunch accompanied by hot coffee offered by the organizers. Promotional video footage will be recorded throughout the hike using a drone and dedicated videographer. The return route involves hiking back up to the Toppe del Tesoro ridge to take the cable car back down (or walking down along the Gravare ridge directly to the parking lot, adding +3 km and -500 m elevation loss), returning between 02:00 PM and 03:00 PM.
- Terrain & Type: High-altitude snow trail / Ridge and glacial valley traverse
- Activities: Base camp welcome, equipment distribution, cable car ride, guided ridge traverse with Guide, exploration of the Lake Pantaniello nature reserve, self-provided picnic with complimentary coffee at the hut, promotional video shooting with drone
- 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 and snow conditions.
IN COLLABORATION WITH SCI CLUB ATERNO
Closing date for bookings: 14/02/2027What’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
Open to travelers of all ages. You will travel either independently or in a group, with full support from the agency. On a group vacation, you may meet people from different countries with habits different from your own. For a cycling holiday, you might find yourself riding with people on e-bikes as well as those on traditional bikes. Respect everyone's space and enjoy yourself. The tour is organized by local guides and operators, carefully selected for you
Remember to bring a valid passport or ID card with an expiration date of at least 6 months from the departure date. The itinerary may be subject to changes before and/or during the trip. On a group tour and in certain specific villages, it may be necessary to use dispersed accommodation due to the lack of large facilities. Please inform us of any food intolerances at the time of booking; we will do our best to accommodate them, but we cannot guarantee it. Tourist taxes to be paid locally.
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Snowshoeing Excursion to Lake Pantaniello
Group Departure
21 February 2027
21 February 2027
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starting from15 €