Hike & Fork

Trail 505Surveyed by the Italian Alpine Club

Chiesa di Sant'Antonio to Casanatura Fontecampana

Colledimezzo, Atessa · about 1 h by car from Sulmona

Distance
7.2 km
Walking time
2 h 30 min
Total ascent
376 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
T · Easy path

The walk

7.2 km out-and-back walk between Colledimezzo and Atessa, up to Casanatura Fontecampana, 376 m of total ascent: about 2 h 30 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 473 and 726 m above sea level.

Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.

How to get there

By car

From Sulmona: about 1 h (40 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.

Driving directions

By train and bus

Take a train to Sulmona, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.

Public transport route

Start point

41.98739,14.38675

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Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.

Where to eat and drink

Recommended osteria

La Grotta dei Raselli

Guardiagrele · 26 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

Taverna de li Caldora

Pacentro · 33 km from the trail

Directions

Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Colledimezzo and start the walk.
  2. 12:30Back at the start after about 2 h 30 min.
  3. 13:00Lunch at La Grotta dei Raselli in Guardiagrele, 26 km by car.