Places
Hike·Hard·Sporty·Popular
Corno Grande, Gran Sasso
Abruzzo
Corno Grande is the king of the Apennines. The normal route via the Refugio Garibaldi is a serious mountain day with scrambling on exposed rock. The Calderone glacier on the north face is the southernmost true glacier in Europe — though retreating rapidly. The summit view spans from the Adriatic to the Tyrrhenian.
Duration
8 hours
Distance
16 km
Elevation
+1400 m
Best season
June – mid September
Highlights
- Highest Apennine summit
- Calderone — southernmost European glacier
- Adriatic and Tyrrhenian both visible
With your dog
Only for very experienced mountain dogs; exposed ridge and scrambling required.
