Places
Hike·Hard·Scenic·Popular
Monte Sirente, L'Aquila
Abruzzo
Monte Sirente (2,349 m) in the Parco Regionale Sirente-Velino has a meteorite impact crater on its summit plateau — the Sirente crater (diameter 140 m) is believed to date from 290 AD and is the only confirmed meteorite crater in Italy. Chamois herds on the plateau. Italian wolf pack. The plateau has a snowfield that persists until June. Dogs off-leash on the open plateau.
Duration
5 hours
Distance
13 km
Elevation
+900 m
Best season
June – October
Highlights
- Only confirmed meteorite crater in Italy — Sirente impact, 290 AD, 140 m diameter
- Chamois herds and Italian wolf pack on the summit plateau
- Snowfield persisting to June on the karstic plateau at 2,349 m
With your dog
Open plateau; dogs off-leash.
