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Caramanico Terme

Orfento Valley – Ponte del Vallone loop from Caramanico Terme

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Caramanico Terme

Orfento Valley – Ponte del Vallone loop from Caramanico Terme

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Orfento Valley – Ponte del Vallone loop from Caramanico Terme

01:59

6.01km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: November 4, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parco Nazionale della Majella

Waypoints

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Start point

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27 m

Orfento Valley

Highlight • Gorge

The Orfento Valley takes its name from the Orfento river, which created a narrow gorge that reaches up to Caramanico Terme. In 1971 the Valley became a State Nature Reserve. …

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959 m

View of the Orfento Gorge

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From this point you have a wonderful view of the area around the Orfento Gorge, as the path leaves the valley floor here and briefly allows a view of the vastness of the landscape - simply beautiful ...

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3

1.35 km

Valle dell'Orfento Access Parking

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Before starting the excursion, it is necessary to register at the Valle dell'Orfento visitor center or alternatively on the website: orfento.comunecaramanicoterme.it

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1.47 km

Paolo Barrasso Visitor Center – Valle dell'Orfento

Highlight • Rest Area

The Valle dell'Orfento Visitor Center is open from 9 to 13, and from 15 June to 15 September it is also open from 15 to 19, while from 20 July …

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3.45 km

Cantrella Cave

Highlight • Cave

In the past, the Grotta di Cantrella was used for forage for sheep, for the cultivation of tomatoes, beans and grapes.

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4.59 km

Ponte del Vallone

Highlight • Bridge

A hike through the Orfento Gorge and a visit to the Ponte del Vallone is only recommended - the nature in this area is simply gigantic.

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6.01 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.22 km

2.76 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.16 km

824 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (530 m)

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