Vallelarga to Monte Plaia
Pettorano sul Gizio, Introdacqua · about 10 min by car from Sulmona
The walk
7.0 km out-and-back walk between Pettorano sul Gizio and Introdacqua, up to Monte Plaia, 161 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked CAI hiking trail, between 1069 and 1232 m above sea level. After the walk: lunch at Clemente in Sulmona (5.7 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Sulmona: about 10 min (6 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 Sulmona, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
41.99951,13.91397
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 Pettorano sul Gizio and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 13:00Lunch at Clemente in Sulmona, 5.7 km by car.
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