Great Mainarde ring
A magnificent trek at high altitude with exceptional views, with four peaks over 2000 and 18 km of walking.
Starting from Prati di Mezzo, at an altitude of 1428 m, we will climb along the Meta valley until we reach the Passo dei Monaci at an altitude of 1967 m above sea level. Here, in a south-west direction, the Mainarde mountain range begins, the border between the Molise and Lazio regions. We begin to walk along the ridge line touching the four peaks of Metuccia (2015 m), Monte a Mare, the highest point of our trekking (2160 m), Coste dell'Altare (2075 m) and Cappello del Prete (2013 m). . From here the steep slope will lead us to the Valico della Tagliola and then into the beautiful Venafrana Valley, which we will climb up to the Crocetta Pass and then gently end the return, crossing the Fonte Fredda spring, at the foot of Monte Cavallo, Forcellone and Predicopeglia until returning in Prati di Mezzo.
A historic nucleus of chamois inhabits these peaks and with a bit of luck we will be able to spot them, but the most peculiar charm of this route is in the landscape and in the very particular light which highlights valleys and slopes in a unique way. The vast view extends from the Gran Sasso towards the north to Vesuvius towards the south and the wealth of history, from pastoralism to brigandage to the battles of the Second World War, allows us to learn about little-known stories and events of our past.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
- Experience a ridge traverse touching four peaks over 2100m
- Admire the landscape shaped by ancient glaciations
- Let your gaze sweep in every direction from north to south, from east to west
- Enjoy the walk in a wild and little-frequented environment
- Savor the taste of a real ascent
📞349 3938773 (Jessica D'Andrea)
📧info@jdtrek.com
Province: L'Aquila Region: Abruzzo
Organization: JD Trek
Info Line: 349 3938773
