Capitignano trail 382A
Capitignano, Campotosto · about 35 min by car from L'Aquila
The walk
5.1 km out-and-back walk between Capitignano and Campotosto, 191 m of total ascent: about 1 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked CAI hiking trail, between 1297 and 1460 m above sea level.
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From L'Aquila: about 35 min (25 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
42.55763,13.30453
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.
Also within reach: Ascoli Piceno, about 1 h by car · Rieti, about 1 h by car
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 Capitignano and start the walk.
- 11:45Back at the start after about 1 h 45 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Osteria del Castello in Arquata del Tronto, 21 km by car.
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