Description
A guidebook to 40 day walks in Italy's Abruzzo region. Exploring the wild region near Rome, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike and are perfect for walking May through October.
Routes range from 4-25km (2-16 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2-8 hours. Key bases include L'Aquila, Sulmona, Castel di Sangro, and the Maiella and Gran Sasso national parks and Sirente-Velino regional park.
- 1:50,000 maps included for each walk
- GPX files available to download
- Detailed information on planning, access and accommodation
- Highlights include Val di Rose, the Prati di Tivo, and Corno Grande
- Information given on local geology and wildlife
About the Author
Stuart Haines is a walker, mountain lover, guidebook writer, project manager and occasional viticulturalist. His explorations of the remoter corners of central Italy began in 2004, following many years of climbing and adventuring in the Alps, North America and his native UK. Since 2007 he has been based between Bristol, England, and Casa La Rocca, the country house in the heart of Abruzzo that he renovated with his partner, Hil.
Book Information
ISBN 9781852849788
Author Stuart Haines
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Cicerone Press
Publisher Cicerone Press
Weight(grams) 280g
Dimensions(mm) 172mm * 116mm * 14mm
