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Abruzzo

L'Aquila

View of Campo Imperatore – Campo Imperatore loop from Campo Imperatore

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Italy

Abruzzo

L'Aquila

View of Campo Imperatore – Campo Imperatore loop from Campo Imperatore

Hard

4.5

(4)

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View of Campo Imperatore – Campo Imperatore loop from Campo Imperatore

09:32

20.5km

1,500m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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: June 13, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 12.2 km for 220 m

After 14.6 km for 33 m

After 15.0 km for 863 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.27 km

La Portella

Mountain Pass

3.05 km

View of Monte Portella

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A modest sum along the crest of the same name, Monte Portella is 2,385 meters high and is clearly visible from this path around the Gran Sasso. Its shape and …

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9.90 km

View of the Corno Piccolo and Corno Grande from Prati di Tivo

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Prati di Tivo is located on the northern side of the Corno Piccolo slope and is an important tourist destination in Abruzzo. In winter you can practice cross-country skiing, alpine skiing and snowboarding; in summer hiking and mountaineering.

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12.2 km

The Madonnina (Gran Sasso)

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Cable way Prati di Tivo-La Madonnina (from 1449 to 2007) goes from Prati di Tivo (38 km from Teramo, on the easter side of Gran Sasso, to La Madonnina (famouse …

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14.4 km

Carlo Franchetti Hut

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The refuge is located at 2,433 meters above sea level and was inaugurated in 1960. From here it is possible to access the normal routes and the via ferratas. Reachable …

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15.2 km

Passo del Cannone

Mountain Pass

17.8 km

Corno Grande

Highlight • Summit

The climb is still long!

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19.2 km

View of Campo Imperatore

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wonderful at dawn when the first lights of the day paint the surroundings fiery red. Although it is easy to get there, I recommend clothing and shoes suitable for a …

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20.0 km

Abruzzo Astronomical Observatory

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The Abruzzo Astronomical Observatory on Campo Imperatore, officially the Stazione Osservativa di Campo Imperatore, is one of Italy's most special observatories, located at an altitude of 2,150 meters. Since its …

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20.2 km

Campo Imperatore

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The Funivia del Gran Sasso d'Italia (the cable car to Campo Imperatore) was originally opened in 1934 and was recently reopened on June 15, 2026, after a period of significant …

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20.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

3.15 km

2.58 km

298 m

228 m

200 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

4.99 km

1.80 km

835 m

320 m

113 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,710 m)

Lowest point (1,430 m)

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Sunday 9 August

28°C

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View of Campo Imperatore – Campo Imperatore loop from Campo Imperatore

View of Monte Portella

View of the Corno Piccolo and Corno Grande from Prati di Tivo

The Madonnina (Gran Sasso)

Carlo Franchetti Hut

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View of Campo Imperatore

Abruzzo Astronomical Observatory

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