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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The Imprint of Time

The life of the mountains between nature and culture

Price

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20€
per person
Discounts for Families and Young People

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Duration:
09:00–15:30
distance:
14 km
elevation gain:
600 mt
Difficulty:
Moderate
season:
May and June

At a glance

ANCIENT BEECH FORESTS
Centuries-old woods telling the story of time through light and silence.
LAGO VIVO
A lake that appears and disappears following the rhythm of the seasons.
PASTORAL HERITAGE
Traces of human work woven into the mountain landscape.
OPEN PANORAMAS
Wide views over valleys and mountains of the central Apennines.

Price

from
20€
per person
Sconti per famiglie e Discounts for Families and Young People

Details

Duration:
09:00–15:30
Distance:
14 km
Elevation gain:
600 mt
Difficulty:
Moderate
season:
May and June

At a glance

ANCIENT BEECH FORESTS
Centuries-old woods telling the story of time through light and silence.
LAGO VIVO
A lake that appears and disappears following the rhythm of the seasons.
PASTORAL HERITAGE
Traces of human work woven into the mountain landscape.
OPEN PANORAMAS
Wide views over valleys and mountains of the central Apennines.

Among ancient beech forests, a living lake and pastoral memory
A hike through ancient beech forests, karst lakes and wide panoramas, discovering the deep bond between people, mountains and time.
Walking along ancient trails means reading the landscape like an open book. This hike crosses old-growth beech forests, karst basins and wide-open views, following the traces left by time, nature and human presence. A slow journey that tells the story of the mountains through shapes, stories and silence.
PROGRAM

Meeting at 08:30 at the Tourist Office of Barrea.
Meet the guide and short transfer by private vehicles to the trailhead.
The hike climbs through the beech forest of the Valle dell’Inferno and after about two hours reaches the karst basin of Lago Vivo, surrounded by rocky mountains and centuries-old beech woods.
Lago Vivo, located at 1,591 meters above sea level, is a place of great naturalistic, geological and cultural interest. Its name comes from the changing water level throughout the seasons: every year the lake is born, lives, disappears and then returns.
The route continues through the large beech trees of the Serrone forest, where traces of ancient glaciations are still visible on the rocks. A natural terrace overlooking the Valle del Rio Torto offers views of the Monti della Meta range and the Molise Mainarde mountains, where a lunch break is planned.
The descent follows beech forests, old mule tracks, dry-stone walls and open clearings once used for grazing and farming, before returning to the starting point.

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INFORMATION

WHAT’S INCLUDED
Local hiking guide
Activity organization
Professional insurance

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

HIKING LEVEL
Moderate hike. A good level of fitness and previous hiking experience are recommended.

IMPORTANT NOTES
The route may change depending on environmental and weather conditions. The guide may modify or cancel the activity for safety reasons.

Price

from
20€
per person
Discounts for Families and Young People

Details

Duration:
09:00–15:30
Distance:
14 km
Elevation gain:
600 mt
Difficulty:
Moderate
season:
May and June

At a glance

ANCIENT BEECH FORESTS
Centuries-old woods telling the story of time through light and silence.
LAGO VIVO
A lake that appears and disappears following the rhythm of the seasons.
PASTORAL HERITAGE
Traces of human work woven into the mountain landscape.
OPEN PANORAMAS
Wide views over valleys and mountains of the central Apennines.

The experience in images

Frequently Asked Questions

Hiking backpack
Trekking boots
Layered clothing
Waterproof jacket
Fleece or warm layer
Hat
Sunscreen
Water (at least 1.5 liters)
Packed lunch

The hike does not present technical difficulties, but it requires a decent level of fitness and the habit of walking in the mountains.

Within the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park there are rare and protected animal species, therefore dogs are not allowed on some trails. For this activity, unfortunately, dogs are not permitted.

For this activity we recommend a minimum age of 10 years and previous hiking experience in the mountains.

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 start of the experience. 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 activity of the same value, or receive a full refund. To ensure safety and comfort, we recommend bringing all necessary equipment and wearing appropriate clothing.

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