Deep incision with overhanging stone walls up to 200 m high. Entering the Celano Gorges will be accessing a crystallized world, where trees, stone and time are masters.
Quite big parking lot after a narrow road of a few kilometers. Panels with information & safety requirements. Avoid this trail in case of rain. It seems to be forbidden for children below 8.
The town of Aielli is famous for its universe village, a real open-air museum. Walking through the universe village it is possible to admire 26 splendid murals.
Ortona is a very characteristic ancient village, surrounded by land cultivated with different varieties of fruit trees, especially apple trees, including the famous "limoncella apple" which is about to obtain the PGI.
The hike through the gorge isn't entirely easy. There are shoulder-high, polished rocks to overcome. Combined with water, it's a challenging undertaking.