Vado di Roscia Grande to Costone della Cerasa
Massa d'Albe, Rocca di Mezzo · about 30 min by car from L'Aquila
The walk
5.2 km out-and-back walk between Massa d'Albe and Rocca di Mezzo, up to Costone della Cerasa, 294 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 2017 and 2165 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 (21 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
42.15637,13.45383
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: Sulmona, about 1 h by car
Where to eat and drink
Bring a picnic.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Massa d'Albe and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 12:30Picnic with local bread, cheese and salumi from the village shop.
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