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Corno Grande Western Summit – Campo Imperatore loop from Campo Imperatore

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Abruzzo

L'Aquila

Corno Grande Western Summit – Campo Imperatore loop from Campo Imperatore

Hard

4.9

(32)

253

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Corno Grande Western Summit – Campo Imperatore loop from Campo Imperatore

05:22

10.7km

770m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.99 km for 1.62 km

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Parking

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80 m

Campo Imperatore Astronomical Observatory

Highlight • Monument

The Campo Imperatore Astronomical Observatory is at the starting point for hiking the Corno Grande, Gran Sasso, highest Apennin peak komoot.de/tour/3906922

It was born as observational site for the Rome …

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1.99 km

View of Val Maone

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Stunning view, especially early in the morning or during sunrise

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2.30 km

Ridge to Rifugio Duca degli Abruzzi

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4.96 km

Corno Grande Summit Ridge

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

This is the most difficult and technical section of the entire normal route; mountaineering footwear and a great deal of experience are required. However, the view of the summit is worth it.

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5.55 km

Corno Grande Western Summit

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Corno Grande is the highest peak on the Italian Peninsula, at 2,912 m above sea level, situated in the central Italian province of Teramo in the Abruzzo region. It is …

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5.69 km

Via delle Creste

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

10.5 km

Campo Imperatore

Highlight • Natural Monument

Campo Imperatore is the starting point for hiking the Corno Grande, Gran Sasso, highest Apennin peak komoot.de/tour/3906922
Essentially a big parking lot below ski lifts, hotel, restaurant, and great views.

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10.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.60 km

846 m

720 m

299 m

283 m

Surfaces

9.56 km

963 m

163 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 11 May

17°C

7°C

19 %

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Corno Grande Western Summit – Campo Imperatore loop from Campo Imperatore

Campo Imperatore Astronomical Observatory

View of Val Maone

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Corno Grande Summit Ridge

Corno Grande Western Summit

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