Sunday, February 20, 2011

Hikes of the Central Apennines


46 West Ridge Route to Monte Patino
Distance:  up to 19 km roundtrip (11.7 miles)
Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
Elevation: 1,296 – 1,883 m (4,250 – 6,176 ft)
Difficulty: Moderately strenuous
Time to Visit: April to October




47  South Ridge Route to Monte Macchialto
Distance: 11.8 km roundtrip (7.3 miles) to the summit of Monte Macchialto
Elevation: 1,296 – 1,751 m (4,250 – 5,743 ft)
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Difficulty: Moderately easy
Time to Visit: April to October




48  Monte Vettore Summit Route

Hike to the summit of Monte Vettore – the 5th highest peak in the Apennines

Distance:  10 km (6.2 miles) – 12 km (7.4 miles) with side trip to Lago di Pilato
Elevation: 1530 – 2476 meters (5018 - 8121 ft)
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Park: Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini
Difficulty: Strenuous
Time to Visit: May to October



                                               
Bonus Hike:  Lakes of Pantani Accumoli
A pleasant hike from Refugio Perugia to the lakes of Pantani Accumoli with spectacular views of the Umbrian hills, Monti Sibillini, and Gran Sasso.

Distance:  Between 7.0 and 13.0 km roundtrip (4.5 – 8.0 mi)
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Elevation: 1,547 – 1,790 m (5,075 – 5,871 ft)
Difficulty: Moderately Easy



50  Great Cirque of Corno Grande

Loop hike from Campo Imperatore into the great cirque of Corno Grande, the highest peak on the Italian Peninsula

Round Trip: 14.3 km (9 miles)
Elevation: 1640 – 2450 m (5380 – 8036 ft)
Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
Park: Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga
Difficulty: Strenuous
Time to Visit: May to October