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Duca degli Abruzzi Hut – Campo Imperatore loop from Campo Imperatore

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Abruzzo

L'Aquila

Duca degli Abruzzi Hut – Campo Imperatore loop from Campo Imperatore

Hard

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Duca degli Abruzzi Hut – Campo Imperatore loop from Campo Imperatore

05:40

12.9km

820m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.54 km for 1.24 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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80 m

Campo Imperatore Astronomical Observatory

Highlight • Monument

The Campo Imperatore Astronomical Observatory is at the starting point for hiking the Corno Grande, Gran Sasso, highest Apennin peak komoot.de/tour/3906922

It was born as observational site for the Rome …

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81 m

Campo Imperatore Summit

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This is the arrival point of the Campo Imperatore road. Located at an altitude of 2,100 meters, various stages of the Giro d'Italia have arrived here: the stage won by …

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1.52 km

Duca degli Abruzzi Hut

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This place is very beautiful, with a beautiful view of the valley called 'little Nepal'. You can drink and eat and you can pay by card, not just cash. Easy …

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2.75 km

La Portella

Mountain Pass

9.29 km

Garibaldi Hut

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Rifugio Garibaldi is located in Campo Pericoli, in the heart of Gran Sasso. It is a historic refuge, currently undergoing renovation. A room for emergency bivouac is always available. The …

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10.5 km

Ridge to Rifugio Duca degli Abruzzi

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10.8 km

View of Val Maone

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Stunning view, especially early in the morning or during sunrise

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11.5 km

Panoramic view of Campo Imperatore and the Gran Sasso

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Path at high altitude, the view sweeps 360 degrees on the wonder of the Gran Sasso massif

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12.7 km

Campo Imperatore

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Campo Imperatore is one of Italy's most impressive natural areas. This vast, treeless high plain at an altitude of approximately 2,000 meters is not called 'Little Tibet' for nothing. Surrounded …

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12.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.23 km

2.96 km

461 m

299 m

Surfaces

9.37 km

2.26 km

1.10 km

163 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,370 m)

Lowest point (1,920 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 July

32°C

17°C

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Duca degli Abruzzi Hut

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