Avezzano to Valico Monte Salviano
Avezzano, Abruzzo · about 55 min by car from L'Aquila
The walk
6.2 km out-and-back walk between Avezzano and Abruzzo, up to Valico Monte Salviano, 197 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 785 and 904 m above sea level. Along the way: Pietraquaria, Santuario della Madonna di Pietraquaria and Riserva naturale guidata Monte Salviano.
Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.
How to get there
By car
From L'Aquila: about 55 min (36 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to L'Aquila, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
42.01750,13.40461
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Along the way
- Pietraquaria350 m from the trail
- Santuario della Madonna di Pietraquaria350 m from the trail
- Riserva naturale guidata Monte Salviano400 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Avezzano and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 13:00Lunch at Osteria del Vicolo Fatato in Piglio, 30 km by car.
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