Abruzzo · Hiking

Sella Falasca

An out-and-back trail, 2.0 miles each way (4.0 miles round trip) in Abruzzo, Italy.

2.0 mi
round trip
2,311 ft
climb
7,124 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sella Falasca is an out-and-back trail, 2.0 miles each way (4.0 miles round trip) in Abruzzo, Italy, inside Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga. It runs between about 6,190 ft and 7,120 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,210 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Assergi, about 4.0 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pizzo di Camarda, Iaccio del Vaduccio and Cima Venacquaro. For camping, Masseria Cappelli-Area Camping del Chiarino and Camping Funivia del Gran Sasso are within about 6 miles. There are 6 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

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