ロッカモンテピアーノの峠・トップ5

The climb to Blockhaus from Scafa is considered one of the hardest in Italy. It is a very long climb (about 30 km) with 2000 meters of altitude difference. The hardest section begins after Roccamorice: about 10-11 km with average gradients constantly above 9% and long stretches at 12-14%. The road is narrow in places.

A picturesque route to the peak of La Maielletta (1,995 meters above sea level). On the left side of the road climbing to the peak there are places for rest, eating and contemplating the nearby peaks rising on the other side of the gorge (chasm).

At the same time, the Central Apennines are the wildest and most desolate areas in Italy. You can run many kilometers and not meet anyone on the trail. You can run for miles and never come across a source of water. The key to success is to be prepared for anything and use common sense as always.

Running on the roads and trails of Abruzzo is not the easiest, because 2/3 of the region is occupied by the Central Apennines. Usually, when you run, majestic snow-capped peaks tower over the area. The spilled sweat on the way to the destination is always rewarded by picturesque scenery and majestic landscapes.

Challenging climb in the midst of beautiful places.

A climb not to be underestimated with double-digit gradient peaks. It leads to Passo Lanciano (1310 m a.s.l.), a pass in the Abruzzo Apennines, located between the provinces of Chieti and Pescara, on the northern slope of the Maiella massif. If you are on this uphill stretch you are tackling the climb from the village of Pretoro.

very famous track... this is where Eddy Merckx's rise to fame began with a glamorous mountain stage win at the 1974 Giro! ...a unique opportunity to climb around 2000 m in one go! you can drive to the top of the blockhouse to the end of the tar, after all the rifugios! ;-)

A beautiful scenic route to take on the way to or from the Blockhaus mountain. It leads to Passo Lanciano from Lettomanoppello.