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Refuge open only in summer.

Salle Castle, located in the municipality of the same name in the province of Pescara and nestled in the Orta Valley Regional Reserve, is an imposing national monument with origins dating back to the 10th century. Originally a defensive fortress, it was acquired in 1646 by the Di Genova family, who transformed it into a splendid stately residence, characterized by a solid L-shaped layout and imposing Maiella stone walls. Today, the castle is partly a private residence and partly accessible to the public. It houses the Bourbon Medieval Museum, which displays collections of weapons, fabrics, and historical documents. The castle also houses the Church of Blessed Roberto da Salle and is said to have contained a "Napoleon Room." Nearby, you can see the ruins of Salle Vecchia, the ancient village destroyed by the 1915 earthquake. Finally, like any self-respecting historic castle, Salle is shrouded in mystery, particularly the legend of the ghost of the "Stecchina," a 14th-century woman, described as tall and thin, who is said to still wander the ancient halls after tragically dying there.

Moving away from Salle, on the right, a few meters from the trail entrance, you will find a spectacular panoramic point of the bridge and the Orte gorges.

Very scenic ride, quite challenging

Villa San Giovanni is surrounded by a landscape of vineyards and olive groves, enhancing its rural character. A corner of Abruzzo where nature and tradition blend harmoniously.

If you go beyond the end of the paved road, after the telecommunications facilities of the blockhouse, you'll find a paved road that ends on another stretch of gravel road, leading to a sort of small terrace, where you can admire a 360° panorama. A short distance away, you can see a small chapel dedicated to Our Lady of the Snows... from there, you'll find trails for hiking or, for a while, for a gravel bike ride.

The Castle is beautiful, inside there is a restaurant, nearby there is an equipped area excellent for breaks. Nearby there is a fountain for water supply and the view is wonderful.

The places described in the highlight are always open and in the aforementioned park there is an equipped area where there is a drinking fountain.