The Monte Velino is the highest peak of the Regional Park Sirente - Velino with its 2487 m dominates the Fucino basin where once stretched the great lake of the same name, drained by man in 1875. Leaving the town of Santa Maria in Valle Porclaneta, trekking along the normal route through the refuge hut Sevice. long and rather demanding ascent that will give unique landscapes on the Marsi, the Gran Sasso, Majella e Simbruini, up to Terminillo in a clear day.
For those who have the possibility to arrive the day before the excursion in the affected area, it is possible to make a guided visit to the important archaeological site of Alba Fucens, where the remains of the Roman city with the hole are still visible, the term, ii supermarket, etc. Particularly striking is the amphitheater framed by the majestic Mount Velino. At the same archaeological site insists the medieval church of San Pietro in Albe, with the beautiful and rare iconostasis cosmatesca.
SATURDAY 25 AUGUST:
Ore 16:30 Guided tour to the archaeological site of Alba Fucens (Roman city and the medieval church of St. Peter in Albe) at Albe, hamlet of Massa d'Albe (Aq).
(For those who want to use the service carsharing, The appointment is at 14:30 at the IP gas station near the motorway exit Vasto Nord. For different backgrounds, make arrangements when booking)
HIKING PROGRAM 26 AUGUST:
Ore 08,30 - Check hike from the parking lot near the church of Santa Maria in Valle Porclaneta, Rosciolo (AQ)
Packed Lunches by the participants or Packed at the Refuge
Ore 18,00 - Term hike
TECHNICAL EXCURSION:
difficulties: OF (difficult)
Length: 17,5 km
Difference in height: 1500 mt
in descent: 1500 mt
Travel time: 7 ore (excluding stops)
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT: sweatshirt / fleece, windbreaker, cape / poncho for rain possible, hiking boots, minimum 1,5 l of water per person, comfort food, packed lunch.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT: long pants, spare T-shirt, bonnet, Sun glasses, Sun lotion.
COST TOUR ARCHAEOLOGICAL AREA OF ALBA FUCENS: € 3 to person
CONTRIBUTION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE TREK: € 15
INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS:
Call or texting (SMS or WhatsApp) to the number 3405408320 or send an email to info@itineraridabruzzo.com
Overnight accommodation at a cost of 25 €. Contact the organizers if interested.
They accept reservations no later than noon 20,00 on Thursday 23 AUGUST. Such term is intended also for any cancellations.
REGULATION EXCURSION
The guides reserve the right to accept or decline the event accessions, After careful evaluation of the physical condition, experience and appropriate equipment those interested in participating as a function of the difficulty of the excursion.
Travel expenses incurred by those who will provide their own car, They will be divided between those who use the car sharing service in the manner prescribed by the new association's regulations available on our site. In any case, the Association registration must be prior to the excursion of the event date.
Participation is open to all prior Associazione (or renewal for the current year). The membership fee is € 10 be paid prior, as described on the association's Regulation, or together with the participation fee excursion.
The registration will be valid for the entire membership year 2018 and will be entitled to a discount of 15% at the sporting goods store Sports Time of Vasto and the ability to access the discounts provided by the formula Bring a friend (every friend you presented to us will result in a discount of 50% for both; every 3 friends who presented us you are entitled to a free excursion).
Remember those entitled to discounts / free excursion to notify upon reservation.
Place
Rosciolo, Sirente Regional Park - Velino
Data / Now
Date(s) - 25/08/2018 - 26/08/2018
16:30 - 18:30
