Meeting at 7:30 am at the Wolf Museum of Civitella Alfedena, followed by a briefing with the guide. The trail begins by climbing through the historic Val di Rose, crossing a thinning beech forest and ancient dry-stone walls that speak of past rural life. As we gain elevation, wide panoramic views open over the Vallis Regia, Lake Barrea, and the long ridge of Serra Rocca Chiarano, often illuminated by clear autumn light.
Leaving the forest at around 1,700 meters, a rocky amphitheatre appears, formed by the walls of Boccanera, Passo Cavuto, and Sterpi d’Alto. With a bit of luck, it is possible to encounter the historic core population of Apennine chamois, moving gracefully among ledges and cliffs.
After a short break at the old mountain shelter, we climb the final stretch to reach Passo Cavuto. A stop here is essential to take in the vast, austere panorama typical of clear autumn days.
We are now on the crest of the Camosciara, among dwarf mountain pine shrubs—a glacial relict. Beneath our feet are sheer drops, while all around the view stretches freely across the surrounding mountains.
A short traverse leads to the Forca Resuni refuge, a historic outpost once used by park rangers, strategically located between the Lazio slope and the Risione Valley. In the distance, the village of Barrea appears, overlooking its lake.
After a lunch break, we begin the descent through another valley to complete one of the National Park’s most iconic loops.
Crossing the Risione Valley, the trail enters the beech forest of the Jannanghera Valley, which in autumn takes on warm tones and a quiet atmosphere. Descending further, we reach the Jannanghera spring, where we can refill water.
The final stretch follows an ancient route connecting Civitella Alfedena and Barrea, through mixed woodland, returning to the starting point.