La Camosciara, generous heart of the Abruzzo National Park, Lazio and Molise

A natural amphitheater of white and gray dolomite, where bears and chamois live in peace with wild nature. We are not in the Alps, but to the Camosciara, in the heart of the Abruzzo National Park, between Pescasseroli, Civitella Alfedena and Villetta Barrea. The road that once upon a time, violating the peace of the place, led straight to the square from which the mountain trails start, today it is closed to motorized vehicles, giving a walk of about three kilometers among beech trees, kernels, ginepri, pear and wild apple trees, salici, laburnum, black pines, carpini, aceri, ash trees, hawthorns and Venus slippers, pampered by the sound of the Scerto stream. in conclusion, the path leading to the Camosciara is the meeting point between man and the Park. Here nature offers itself generously to visitors, giving unforgettable views and sceneries.

Towards the Camosciara, a path to discover

The path to the Camosciara it is easily reached from the car park where, at a cost of four euros, you can leave your vehicle. But this is not just a place to stop: as well as a refreshment point, there is a large picnic area with games for children. Everything is in order, the bathrooms are very clean, the atmosphere is typical of the mountains, made of peace, perfumes and harmony. The luxuriant nature runs along the road along the Camosciara, welcoming visitors with its views, with its secrets, with its silent life that can be sensed among the trees, behind the bushes, along the paths. Three kilometers on foot can be covered in just over twenty minutes, but there are also other ways to reach the piazzale della Camosciara.

How to get to the piazzale della Camosciara

A train constantly leaves from the service area, to the delight of lazy adults but especially children, leads to the foot of the rock amphitheater. Ma la Camosciara it can also be reached by mountain bike, or on horseback. It is possible to ride the animals, or go by carriage. The road to Camosciara, once busy with cars and motorbikes, today it is a path teeming with people on foot, on horseback or by bicycle, in total harmony with the surrounding landscape, for a real immersion in the unspoiled nature of the Abruzzo National Park, Lazio and Molise. Once you arrive at the Camosciara square, if hunger is felt there is a small refreshment point where, if desired, you can also buy souvenirs.

Camosciara, the trails

From the square of the Camosciara the paths start towards the suggestive Nymphs and Tre Cannelle waterfalls. Path, immersed in the beech woods, it's about 15 minuti. In about an hour and a half, instead, you reach the Rifugio della Liscia, just below the Leap of the Church. From here it is not difficult to spot the chamois. Beyond it is not continued, because the Integral Reserve area starts, where the park keeps its deepest secrets. For more information you can contact the numbers 0864 577869, 338 6388453, write to the email address [email protected], or visit the website http://www.camosciara.com.