L'Aquila trail 106
L'Aquila, Barisciano · about 30 min by car from L'Aquila
The walk
6.9 km out-and-back walk between L'Aquila and Barisciano, 439 m of total ascent: about 2 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked CAI hiking trail, between 1533 and 1823 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 30 min (20 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
42.38984,13.62706
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.
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.
- 12:45Back at the start after about 2 h 45 min.
- 13:15Lunch at La Bilancia in Loreto Aprutino, 28 km by car.
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