Abruzzo · Hiking

Sentiero CAI E per M. Velino

An out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.9 miles round trip) in Abruzzo, Italy.

Sentiero CAI E per M. VelinoPhoto: Marica Massaro, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
1.0 mi
round trip
1,489 ft
climb
4,957 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sentiero CAI E per M. Velino is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.9 miles round trip) in Abruzzo, Italy, inside Riserva Statale Monte Velino. It runs between about 3,590 ft and 4,960 ft above sea level, with roughly 380 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 gravel. The nearest town is Massa d'Albe, about 1.7 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Cafornia, Monte Velino and La Difensola. For camping, Agriturismo il TImo is within about 6 miles. There are 4 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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