Difficulty levels

easy
Suitable for everyone:
simple activities with no technical difficulties. Also ideal for those with little experience.
Moderate
Good level of physical activity:
requires a normal habit of outdoor physical activity.
Challenging
For well-trained participants:
longer activities or those with significant elevation gain. Good physical fitness required.

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Snowshoeing in Valle Lunga

Endless open spaces

Price

from
30€
per person
Discounts for Families and Young People

details

Duration:
08.00 - 16.00
distance:
16 km
elevation gain:
700 mt
Difficulty:
Challenging
season:
from December to March

At a glance

REMOTE VALLEY
A vast plateau where your gaze gets lost between snow, sky and mountains.
KARST LANDSCAPES
Basins and plateaus shaped by water, from Lago Vivo to high-altitude environments.
WILD BEECH FORESTS
Deep, unspoiled woods accompany the ascent toward wide open spaces.
TOTAL IMMERSION
Walking far from everything, surrounded by vast spaces and rarefied atmospheres.

Price

from
30€
per person
Sconti per famiglie e Discounts for Families and Young People

Details

Duration:
08.00 - 16.00
Distance:
16 km
Elevation gain:
700 mt
Difficulty:
Challenging
season:
from December to March

At a glance

REMOTE VALLEY
A vast plateau where your gaze gets lost between snow, sky and mountains.
KARST LANDSCAPES
Basins and plateaus shaped by water, from Lago Vivo to high-altitude environments.
WILD BEECH FORESTS
Deep, unspoiled woods accompany the ascent toward wide open spaces.
TOTAL IMMERSION
Walking far from everything, surrounded by vast spaces and rarefied atmospheres.

Endless open spaces
Snowshoe hike through beech forests and snow-covered plateaus to Valle Lunga, among endless spaces, remote panoramas and unique sensations.
We will cross beech forests and high plateaus to reach the Tartari area, where, in the stillness of the landscape, we stop to admire this long high-altitude valley. There is a strong feeling of standing at the edge of the world, observing something entirely new.
PROGRAM

Meeting at 8:00 am at the Barrea Tourist Office. Meet the guide and transfer by car to the trailhead.
The route to Valle Lunga begins on a comfortable dirt road for about 1 km, then continues through the dense forest of Valle dell’Inferno. After about two hours, we reach the karst basin of Lago Vivo at 1,600 m, where a spectacular view opens onto Monte Petroso. The trail then continues through the beech forest for another forty minutes until reaching Valle Lunga at 1,830 m above sea level, with its vast snow-filled high-altitude open spaces.
Valle Lunga is a wide plateau extending between 1,800 and 2,000 m in elevation, between Monte Tartaro and Monte Altare, in the heart of the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park. The immensity of its spaces, the frame of majestic peaks, the magnificent beech forests crossed to reach it, and the strong presence of wildlife make Valle Lunga a place of deep emotion.
Packed lunch and return to the cars in the afternoon.

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INFORMATION

WHAT’S INCLUDED
Guiding service and organization
Snowshoe and trekking pole rental
Professional insurance

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Transport and transfers
Packed lunch and personal expenses

WHAT TO BRING
This hike involves demanding physical effort. Dressing in layers is recommended so you can adjust clothing during the route.

HIKE LEVEL
The hike is challenging but does not involve technical difficulties. It takes place on mountain trails with moderate ascents and descents, including several steeper sections. A true mountain hike.

IMPORTANT NOTES
In case of adverse weather conditions, the hike may be modified or cancelled. Participants will be informed in advance.

Price

from
30€
per person
Discounts for Families and Young People

Details

Duration:
08.00 - 16.00
Distance:
16 km
Elevation gain:
700 mt
Difficulty:
Challenging
season:
from December to March

At a glance

REMOTE VALLEY
A vast plateau where your gaze gets lost between snow, sky and mountains.
KARST LANDSCAPES
Basins and plateaus shaped by water, from Lago Vivo to high-altitude environments.
WILD BEECH FORESTS
Deep, unspoiled woods accompany the ascent toward wide open spaces.
TOTAL IMMERSION
Walking far from everything, surrounded by vast spaces and rarefied atmospheres.

The experience in images

Frequently Asked Questions

Dressing in layers is recommended so you can adjust your clothing during the hike.

  • Recommended equipment:
  • Mountain backpack
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Down jacket
  • Fleece or sweatshirt
  • Long trekking trousers
  • Hiking boots
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Water
  • Packed lunch
  • Sunscreen

The hike is demanding but does not involve technical difficulties. It follows mountain trails with moderate ascents and descents and several steeper sections.

Here in the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park we host rare and protected wildlife species, therefore dogs are not allowed on some trails. We’re really sorry, but for this adventure you’ll need to leave your four-legged friends at home.

For this activity we recommend a minimum age of 10+ years and previous mountain hiking experience.

We are aware that mountain weather conditions can be unpredictable. For this reason, our guiding team always checks the forecast a few hours before the experience begins. If conditions are not suitable, the activity will be postponed. In that case, you may choose a new date, request a gift voucher for another experience of equal value, or receive a full refund. To ensure safety and maximum comfort, we recommend bringing all necessary equipment and wearing appropriate clothing.

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