The Corno Grande with its 2,912 meters above sea level it is the highest peak of the Apennines.
It can be reached via the Via Normale or the Direttissima.
Both trails require some attention.
Mount Aquila 2494 meters, the first elevation of the long ridge of the Eastern Range, is a peak of the Gran Sasso d'Italia.
The top characterized by a metallic red cross offers a breathtaking panoramic view.
The ascent to Pizzo d'Intermesoli is short and very demanding. It alternates short and simple passages on rocks with slippery stretches on gravel. Not recommended for those suffering from vertigo …
The cross of Cima Alta is a monument located on the Gran Sasso, at 1,683 meters above sea level, near the Cima Alta refuge. It can be reached from Prati …
The Bivacco Bafile was built in 1966, to date (August 2024) the bivouac has been made unusable and will soon be dismantled and placed in the CAI museum of L'Aquila. …