Lazio · Hiking

Passo dei Monaci-Fonte Chiariglio

0.7 mi
round trip
933 ft
climb
6,736 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Passo dei Monaci-Fonte Chiariglio is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.4 miles round trip) in Lazio, Italy, inside Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo, Lazio e Molise. It runs between about 6,060 ft and 6,740 ft above sea level, with roughly 130 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Picinisco, about 4.6 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Gendarme del Meta, Monte La Meta and Torretta di Paradiso. cascata Wojtyla is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping La Genziana and Camping Colle Ciglio are within about 6 miles. There are 23 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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