Capannelle Pass
Cycling Highlight
Recommended by 36 out of 37 cyclists
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga
Tips
I had the streets completely to myself, no car, no bike, fantastic!
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•October 1, 2021
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" is due to the presence of small stone ruins guarding the fields, located throughout the area.The Capannelle pass is also mentioned by Carlo Emilio Gadda in "Towards Teramo":
“At the Capannelle Pass there is a beginning or end, depending on who goes, a long mountain mouth, about one thousand three: whence, going east as I used to do, I greet you by addressing the hills, the waters, the fields dominated by the Eagle: which brings , in the eyes, the very bright sphere of the sun".translated by•July 4, 2023
Beautiful road pass on the "Highway of the Park" between Teramo and L'Aquila
translated by•August 21, 2019
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