Hike & Fork

Trail 496BValidated by the Italian Alpine Club

Rocchette to Rocchette- Peschieta

Fiamignano · about 35 min by car from L'Aquila

Distance
6.5 km
Walking time
2 h 15 min
Total ascent
273 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
T · Easy path

The walk

6.5 km out-and-back walk near Fiamignano, up to Perchieta, 273 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 675 and 856 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 L'Aquila: about 35 min (23 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 L'Aquila, 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

42.24316,13.14916

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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.

Also within reach: Rieti, about 45 min by car

Where to eat and drink

Bring a picnic.

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Fiamignano and start the walk.
  2. 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
  3. 12:30Picnic with local bread, cheese and salumi from the village shop.