Valle della balza dell'Aquila
- 1.6 mi
- round trip
- 2,523 ft
- climb
- 3,603 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Valle della balza dell'Aquila is an out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.3 miles round trip) in Marche, Italy, inside Monte Catria - Monte Acuto. It runs between about 1,860 ft and 3,600 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,130 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Serra Sant'Abbondio, about 2.6 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Prati di Nocria, Poggio Nucrina and Monte Mura. Cascatelle delle Bocchette is within about 3 miles. For camping, Il Cinisco and Campeggio Casa Tartufo are 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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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Valle della balza dell'Aquila for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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