The Top 20 Mountain Passes in Abruzzo
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Last updated: October 1, 2025
The Majella National Park is one of the most important protected areas in Abruzzo. The Majella area is characterized by its high mountains: a large part of the National Park, in fact, exceeds 2,000 meters of altitude.
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The San Leonardo pass, at an altitude of 1,282 metres, connects Pacentro to Sant'Eufemia a Majella. The pass offers wonderful views of the Majella and Mount Morrone. The San Leonardo …
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The Majella preserves nature and history. Waterfalls, hermitages, paths and roads. A lifetime would not be enough to explore every corner, let alone one day!
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The Vali di Monte Salviano is located at 902 m above sea level within the homonymous nature reserve. In 2000 the work entitled "Teatro della Germinazione" was installed, a sculpture by the artist Pietro Cascella.
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Colle del Maccione, immersed in the evocative beauty of the hills, offers those who explore it a unique perspective on uncontaminated nature. This place, located between breathtaking views and enveloping …
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The Capannelle pass is a very popular pass for cyclists and motorcyclists. This joins the Vomano valley to the Aterno valley along the "Strada Maestra del Parco". The name "capannelle" …
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Campo Imperatore plateau, a magical place where time seems to stand still
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The Capo di Serre pass, located at 1,600 meters above sea level, is a mountain pass in the Abruzzo Apennines, overlooking the southern slope of the Gran Sasso massif of …
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The path takes its name in memory of the nine young people (17-21 years old) who on 23 September 1943, in Casermette, were killed by a platoon of fascists and …
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From Lake Scanno, go up towards the hamlet of Frattura and then reach the summit of Monte Genzana at an altitude of 1800 meters above sea level. The climb is …
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