Villetta Barrea — Molise Gateway
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Villetta Barrea — Molise Gateway

Molise

The Molise side of the Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo near Castel San Vincenzo is the wildest and least visited part of the park. Apennine brown bear confirmed — camera traps regularly. The Volturno river source is a short walk. Golden eagle soars over the limestone walls of the Mainarde ridge. Almost no visitor infrastructure — pure wild southern Apennine experience.

Duration
3 hours
Distance
8 km
Elevation
+150 m
Best season
May – October

Highlights

  • Apennine brown bear confirmed — camera traps
  • Golden eagle on Mainarde limestone ridge
  • Source of the Volturno river — 3rd longest in southern Italy

With your dog

Park edge path; dogs on leash.