L'Aquila to Chiesa della Madonna della Neve
L'Aquila · about 25 min by car from L'Aquila
The walk
5.9 km out-and-back walk near L'Aquila: about 1 h 45 of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. Along the way: Virtual Telescope Project, Hotel Campo Imperatore and Chiesa della Madonna della Neve.
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
Ascent not available for this trail: walking time estimated from distance.
How to get there
By car
From L'Aquila: about 25 min (18 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
42.44235,13.55956
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
- Virtual Telescope Project50 m from the trail
- Hotel Campo Imperatore50 m from the trail
- Chiesa della Madonna della Neve50 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 L'Aquila and start the walk.
- 11:45Back at the start after about 1 h 45 min.
- 13:00Lunch at PerVoglia in Castellalto, 32 km by car.
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