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“Beyond Carsoli, there is no road for carriages into the Abruzzi: bare rocks were on our left, and on our right high hills, covered, as far as eye could reach, with forests of oak, looking black and untrodden enough to shelter a world of bears and wolves. (..) I have never seen anything more majestic than the approach to Tagliacozzo.” – Edward Lear

Saturday we visit the small town in Abruzzo called Tagliacozzo, and explore the forest trails and views around the city. It’s a moderate hike, you should have some prior hiking experience.

Start in Tagliacozzo, make your way up to the Church of Calvario for the first views. Continue uphill, past a forest and in direction of an area known as “Little Switzerland”. Along the way we view the surroundings through the eyes of artists who visited this place in the past, such as Edward Lear.

Where: Tagliacozzo (the exact meeting point will be announced after confirmation)
When: Saturday, May 4th @10.05am (train departs from Tiburtina at 8.10am)
Duration: about 4.5 hours
Cost: Full price: 35€ – 30% discount for Expat members (read below) – transport not included

The maximum amount of participants is limited to: 12. 

How to participate?
Send an email to [email protected], or Whatsapp directly to +39 351 70 60 636 (don’t forget to mention that you’re from the Expats Living in Rome community to claim your 30% discount!).

More info

The starting point is: Tagliacozzo (the exact starting point will be communicated after booking)

ℹ️  Meeting time 15 minutes prior to departure.
ℹ️  Language: English
ℹ️  Difficulty Level: Moderate (Distance: 9km, elevation gain: 320m, includes rocky and uneven terrain, possibly some river crossings in shallow water)
ℹ️  The final duration of the hiking event and the itinerary may vary, depending on weather conditions, unexpected obstacles (e.g. a fallen tree along the way), or other safety reasons. It is at the discretion of the professional hiking guide to determine alternatives or to shorten or extend the experience.

This is a professional activity in accordance with European Union legislation and Italian law no. 4 dating to 2003.
Sal is a professional guide enrolled in the register of the Italian Association of Interpretive Nature Guides – AIGAE.

What should you bring?

Obligatory: Hiking boots, 1.5 liters of water, clothing suited for an outdoor hike, backpack, bring your own hiking lunch
Recommended: Comfortable backpack, raincoat, sunscreen, hat (protection from both sun and rain), trail snacks, tickets for public transport
Optional: Hiking poles, electrolytes, sunglasses

*Includes the guided hike with a professional guide. It does not include any travel costs, transport, food, or entrance to any attractions.

Who is the guide?
Sal, a certified outdoor guide (member of AIGAE), leads this tour. He’s also a former Komoot route editor and a National Geographic Day Tour guide. His mission is to make information about the Italian outdoors and wilderness experiences accessible to everyone and to promote a healthier lifestyle and connection with nature. He speaks English, German, and Italian. You can learn more about him here.

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