Valle del Ferone
- 1.6 mi
- round trip
- 1,571 ft
- climb
- 4,579 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Valle del Ferone is an out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.1 miles round trip) in Abruzzo, Italy, inside Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga. It runs between about 3,270 ft and 4,580 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,420 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Arischia, about 1.9 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Colle Ovindoli, Colle Alto and la Pacima. For camping, Masseria Cappelli-Area Camping del Chiarino is within about 6 miles. 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
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Valle del Ferone for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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