Approaching Roccacasale, clinging to the western slope of the mountain massif of the Morrone, within the confines of the Majella National Park, one is immediately fascinated by the ruins of the chateau-fence overlooking the village from its high point. From here the hike along a pleasant path through the scents of the Mediterranean leads to the Colle delle Fate, still showing the archaeological remains of an ancient fortified center of pre-Roman times.
After the hike we will move at the Reserve of the Sources of the River Pescara, whose exceptionally clear waters allow maintaining a delicate and precious ecosystem.
The final stage of the day will the river Tirino, one of the most beautiful and cleanest in Italy, along whose banks will play an easy and romantic nature hiking with a guide of the coop. The Bosso. Of particular interest will be the stop at the point of Aironi watch Grays and guided visit to the Church of St. Peter ad Oratorium, a small chest which preserves precious medieval frescoes.
ROCCACASALE EXCURSION – FAIRY HILL:
difficulties: E (Media)
Difference: 230 m in salita – 230 downhill m
Length: 4,7 km
Travel time: 1 h 45 min
EXCURSION RIVER TIRINO:
difficulties: T (easy)
Difference: flat
Length: 8 km
Travel time: 3 h
PROGRAM:
Ore 8.00 – Participants Meet at the Visitor Center of Coastal biotope, waterfront C. Colombo north side, San Salvo Marina and travel by own car. For participants with different backgrounds from Vasto-San Salvo, agreeing on a specific date or directly to the place of beginning of the excursion.
Ore 10.00 Arrival in Roccacasale and start hiking from Castello D'Alessandro to the archaeological area of the Colle delle Fate
Ore 12.50 Packed Lunches by the participants at the picnic area of the Pescara Sorgenti in Popoli and visit the springs
Ore 14.30 Hike along the banks of the river Tirino with birdwatching and visiting the Romanesque church of San Pietro ad Oratorium by the coop. The Bosso
Ore 19.45 - Return to the Visitor Center of Coastal biotope of San Salvo Marina
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT:
hiking boots, 1,5 liters of water, packed lunch, cape / poncho for rain, windbreaker, sweatshirt, spare T-shirt, bonnet, Sun lotion.
PARTICIPATION CONTRIBUTION
da min 10 participants € 11 + € 9 hiking activities organized by the coop. The Bosso
INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS:
Call or texting the number 3405408320 or send an email to info@itineraridabruzzo.com
They accept reservations no later than noon 20,00 on Friday 7 April. Such term is intended also for any cancellations.
REGULATION 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.
Participation is open to all prior association membership (or renewal for the current year). The membership fee of € 10 It must be paid previously, as described on the association's Regulation, or together with the participation fee excursion.
The registration will be valid for the entire membership year 2017 and will be entitled to a discount of 15% at the sporting goods store Sports Time of Vasto and a free output each 4 carried out.
Remember to having free exit right that the gratuity should be notified upon booking, and the membership card must be brought always with them to the outputs, otherwise be unable to use the bonus.
Place
Valle Peligna
Data / Now
Date(s) - 09/04/2017
8:00 - 19:30
