Maiella Mountain
Maiella Mountain
4.5
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Frances B
Yorkshire, UK2,715 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
We drove up the mountain to see just how high we could get and what views we would be rewarded with. We weren’t disappointed at all. The roads are excellent and wind their way up through villages that in Winter time would be brought to life with skiers.
The views just get better and better. There were a number of cyclists making their way towards the summit and their efforts were impressive. The gradients and hairpins on some of the roads were exhilarating.
You can take your car high up the mountain and when you reach the point where a vehicle can go no further it is well signed and there is a plenty of space to leave your vehicle and if you so desire you can continue on foot. There is a small cafe which sells non alcoholic and alcoholic drinks and a variety of snacks.
The view from this point was spectacular. You could see the Adriatic and the towns below.
The flora and fauna here was amazing and very varied. The temperature drop is a good 10 degrees and with the windchill factor it’s worth having a light jacket with you.
It’s great seeing the chairlifts (they weren’t running) and imaging the place all covered in snow and busy with skiers and winter sports lovers.
This is definitely a drive worth taking, if only to be rewarded with those spectacular views and the wonderful cooler, fresh air.
The views just get better and better. There were a number of cyclists making their way towards the summit and their efforts were impressive. The gradients and hairpins on some of the roads were exhilarating.
You can take your car high up the mountain and when you reach the point where a vehicle can go no further it is well signed and there is a plenty of space to leave your vehicle and if you so desire you can continue on foot. There is a small cafe which sells non alcoholic and alcoholic drinks and a variety of snacks.
The view from this point was spectacular. You could see the Adriatic and the towns below.
The flora and fauna here was amazing and very varied. The temperature drop is a good 10 degrees and with the windchill factor it’s worth having a light jacket with you.
It’s great seeing the chairlifts (they weren’t running) and imaging the place all covered in snow and busy with skiers and winter sports lovers.
This is definitely a drive worth taking, if only to be rewarded with those spectacular views and the wonderful cooler, fresh air.
Written 7 July 2021
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Louise D
Newcastle, Australia61 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
I hired an e-bike from Ciclabile at 21 Via Carso in Sulmona to tour the park. The Ciclovidia is a well marked cycleway, a 20 km loop that visits the Abbey in the reserve. Highly recommended!
Written 8 July 2023
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Gianni Di P
London, UK103 contributions
Jun 2019
I would need a book to describe this mountain, i can just say, go, rent a car or a bike and get lost within the hills, the valleys, the small towns (go to Pretoro), the little trattoria's, the vineyards and the local culture always friendly and welcoming.
Written 13 January 2020
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Maria C
Greater Melbourne, Australia72 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
We visited the town of Sulmona in the region of Abruzzo in Augusta, 2018. It is a gorgeous little town - world famous for its ‘confetti’ (sugared almonds) which are traditionally used for weddings. Sulmona has the majestic Maiella as it’s backdrop. Worth the visit.
Written 10 October 2018
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Houlihan2
Melbourne, Australia776 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
We saw this mountain when we were staying at the Villa Maiella in Guardiagrele and it was snow-capped in May. It was great to see it again in Sulmona.
Written 9 June 2019
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TonyCBoston
Boston12 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
The majestic Maiella mountain rises on the outskirts of this beautiful town. It is the gateway to the Maiella National Forest and all of its wonder, and a terrific place to base a trip to Abruzzo.
Written 21 December 2017
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Robert d
Amstelveen, The Netherlands162 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
We visited the Parco Nazionale della Maiella from Chieti by car. It’s a 26 km drive which is steep and the road is awful in certain stretches (in particular from the Passo di Lanciano). After overcoming these minor nuisances you park your car at 2000 m. and you enter an area without any traces of humans for many miles around. There are several paths you can follow, the one we choose followed a circle and took about 3.5 hours. The terrain is not difficult and there is not much height difference. All the way there are splendid views on the Monte Amaro, the second highest summit in the Apennines. The weather was great and we could even see the Gran Sasso about 60 km away. Please note, there is no catering nearby so take drinks and food when you settle for a longer walk.
Written 31 July 2015
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Christina B
LaSalle, Ontario, Canada9 contributions
Aug 2013 • Family
got to drive around it quite a bit. was an amazing sight to see. would definitely go for a drive around it to see some other small villages as well
Written 17 November 2013
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Alesha H
London, England, United Kingdom1 contribution
Jun 2012 • Family
Loved everything, but mostly enjoyed our guides from Abruzzo Passion, active holidays provider in Abruzzo. The views, the flowers, the sparkling fresh air, everything superb.
Written 15 December 2012
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ricco65
Sydney, Australia89 contributions
Sept 2012 • Friends
Brilliant views of the Fara and surrounding towns, mountain goat herders, lovely flowers, and the people were very friendly
Written 19 October 2012
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we will be a couple staying for 4 nights in Salmona from 18th September and intend to do some tracking . what are the best routes to suggest? In the evening, after we return to hotel, is Salmona centre attractive to visit and have dinner and enjoy some activities?
Written 6 August 2018
ho intenzione di fare un giro in moto 5/6 gg in moto sulla Maiella; vorrei sapere quali sono i luoghi da non perdere, grazie.
Written 13 June 2017
buona sera, in 5/6 giorni ha la possibilità di vedere tutto l'Abruzzo montano. Le consiglio il parco Maiella, Gran Sasso e parco Nazionale che non sono distanti tra loro. Nel percorso ( circa 150 km ) visiterà alcuni borghi tra i più belli d'Italia. Pacentro , Scanno , Pescocostanzo, Ecc. Le auguro un buon giro e benvenuto in Abruzzo
Written 13 June 2017
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