Campo Imperatore Plateau – Piana of Campo Imperatore loop from Collebrincioni

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Abruzzo

L'Aquila

Campo Imperatore Plateau – Piana of Campo Imperatore loop from Collebrincioni

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Campo Imperatore Plateau – Piana of Campo Imperatore loop from Collebrincioni

06:24

88.7km

1,920m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 9.29 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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35.7 km

Viewpoint

40.3 km

Exclamatory Pond

Highlight • Lake

Path that passes through a green valley with numerous small lakes and grazing animals

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40.3 km

Exclamation Point Ponds

Highlight • Lake

Two ponds seen from the upper perspective take the form of a classic exclamation mark. Hence the name.

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41.4 km

Start of Pantani legendary climbing

Highlight • Climb

Follow the road signs and compare your time with the one of Pantani :)

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45.1 km

Campo Imperatore Junction

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Apennines of central Italy are fabulous.

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47.1 km

Don't just ride or cycle past the Laghetto di Pietranzoni. This small mountain lake, located at an altitude of 1,660 meters in the middle of Campo Imperatore, is one of the most photogenic spots in the Abruzzo region. The natural lake, formed by glaciers, constantly changes size due to meltwater and rain, making every visit different.

Why stop here?
On a windless day, the imposing Corno Grande, the highest peak in the Apennines, is beautifully reflected in the clear water. The endless high plain, aptly nicknamed 'Little Tibet', offers a unique landscape full of peace and space. Moreover, it requires hardly any effort: from the parking lot, you can walk to the shore in just a few minutes. In spring, thousands of blooming crocuses provide a colorful spectacle, while the lake is a perfect spot year-round to take a break, take photos, and fully enjoy the impressive landscape.

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47.1 km

Campo Imperatore Plateau

Highlight • Natural

The Campo Imperatore plateau is so special because it is one of Europe's most alien and untouched landscapes. The plateau is over 15 kilometers long and lies at an average altitude of 1,800 to 2,000 meters. This creates a unique combination of extreme vastness, raw nature, and cultural history.

The main reasons why this area is unique:
Europe's 'Little Tibet': Due to the vast treeless plains, the grazing herds of horses and sheep, and the immense mountain ranges surrounding it, you absolutely do not feel like you are in Italy here. The horizon is nowhere interrupted by modern buildings, which gives a rare sense of ultimate emptiness and space.
The setting for iconic films: The alien landscape has been used as a film set by countless Hollywood directors. Major classics and westerns such as Once Upon a Time in the West and The Name of the Rose were filmed here.

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50.7 km