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Hike·Hard·Sporty·Popular
Monte Amaro, Majella
Abruzzo
The Majella's summit is a bare limestone desert of dolines and rock pavement, reached by long routes from Passo San Leonardo, the Blockhaus or Fara San Martino's gorge. The Bivacco Pelino, a red half-cylinder, marks the top and the huge view over Abruzzo to both seas.
Duration
Full day
Distance
20 km
Elevation
+1400 m
Best season
July – September
Parking · Free
Free parking at Passo San Leonardo or the Blockhaus (Rifugio Pomilio).
Water
No water on the mountain — carry all you need.
Highlights
- Second-highest summit in the Apennines
- Red Bivacco Pelino on the top
- Karst-desert plateau of dolines
With your dog
Fit dogs on leash; long exposed karst plateau with no shade and no water.
