
{"id":67721,"date":"2023-05-29T17:23:15","date_gmt":"2023-05-29T15:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/camminiditalia.org\/cammini\/cammino-dei-briganti\/"},"modified":"2026-03-05T18:07:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T17:07:37","slug":"cammino-dei-briganti","status":"publish","type":"cammini","link":"https:\/\/camminiditalia.org\/en\/cammini\/cammino-dei-briganti\/","title":{"rendered":"Cammino dei Briganti"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This marvelous path retraces the roads traversed by the brigands of the Band of Cartore through the Velino and Sirente Park, who moved through the valleys on the border between <a href=\"https:\/\/camminiditalia.org\/?s=&amp;lunghezza=&amp;durata=&amp;dislivello=&amp;regione=lazio\">Lazio<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/camminiditalia.org\/?s=&amp;lunghezza=&amp;durata=&amp;dislivello=&amp;regione=abruzzo\"> Abruzzo<\/a> to escape the Sabaudis. However, the term \u201cbrigands\u201d is not quite correct; we can call them free spirits, who did not want to bend to the will of royalty. The path is 108 km long and can be walked in 7 days. STAGE number 4, which in itself is additional, as it starts from Cantore and through a loop route that passes through Duchess Lake (1920 meters above sea level) reaches the starting point. To complete this STAGE you will have to choose between STAGE 4a for Valle di Fua &#8211; Valle della Cesa and STAGE 4 which passes through Valle di Fua &#8211; Val di Teve.      <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, in the \u201cSTAGE\u201d and \u201cALTIMETERS AND LEVELS\u201d sections, you can find details on the length, elevations, and elevation differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"scopriletappe\">The signage is red-and-white, and everything is well marked, even with signposts showing timings. For this reason, we recommend that you equip yourself with the <a href=\"https:\/\/camminodeibriganti.it\/\"><strong>official guidebook<\/strong><\/a><strong><em>,<\/em><\/strong> the official map and\/or the free GPS tracks downloadable from the website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoy traveling in a group, the \u201cCompagnia dei Cammini\u201d association organizes excursions in which everyone can participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This marvelous path retraces the roads traversed by the brigands of the Band of Cartore through the Velino and Sirente Park, who moved through the valleys on the border between Lazio and Abruzzo to escape the Sabaudis. However, the term \u201cbrigands\u201d is not quite correct; we can call them free spirits, who did not want &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/camminiditalia.org\/en\/cammini\/cammino-dei-briganti\/\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":89463,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"class_list":["post-67721","cammini","type-cammini","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","regioni-abruzzo","regioni-lazio"],"acf":{"app":{"bgImg":{"ID":62019,"id":62019,"title":"Cammino dei BRIGANTI-018_photo-FrancescaVanzetta","filename":"Cammino-dei-briganti-018_foto-FrancescaVanzetta.jpg","filesize":2168717,"url":"https:\/\/media-camminiditalia.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cammino-dei-briganti-018_foto-FrancescaVanzetta.jpg","link":"https:\/\/camminiditalia.org\/en\/cammini\/cammino-dei-briganti\/cammino-dei-briganti-018_foto-francescavanzetta\/","alt":"Cammino dei Briganti","author":"2","description":"","caption":"ph: Francesca Vanzetta","name":"cammino-dei-briganti-018_foto-francescavanzetta","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":67721,"date":"2023-05-29 14:54:40","modified":"2025-06-25 13:38:36","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/camminiditalia.org\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":0,"height":0,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/media-camminiditalia.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cammino-dei-briganti-018_foto-FrancescaVanzetta-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/media-camminiditalia.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cammino-dei-briganti-018_foto-FrancescaVanzetta-300x199.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":199,"medium_large":"https:\/\/media-camminiditalia.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cammino-dei-briganti-018_foto-FrancescaVanzetta-768x509.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":509,"large":"https:\/\/media-camminiditalia.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cammino-dei-briganti-018_foto-FrancescaVanzetta-1024x678.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":678,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/media-camminiditalia.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cammino-dei-briganti-018_foto-FrancescaVanzetta-1536x1017.jpg","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":1017,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/media-camminiditalia.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cammino-dei-briganti-018_foto-FrancescaVanzetta-2048x1357.jpg","2048x2048-width":2048,"2048x2048-height":1357,"tc_all_events_image":"https:\/\/media-camminiditalia.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cammino-dei-briganti-018_foto-FrancescaVanzetta.jpg","tc_all_events_image-width":1,"tc_all_events_image-height":1,"woocommerce_thumbnail":"https:\/\/media-camminiditalia.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cammino-dei-briganti-018_foto-FrancescaVanzetta-300x300.jpg","woocommerce_thumbnail-width":300,"woocommerce_thumbnail-height":300,"woocommerce_single":"https:\/\/media-camminiditalia.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cammino-dei-briganti-018_foto-FrancescaVanzetta.jpg","woocommerce_single-width":1,"woocommerce_single-height":1,"woocommerce_gallery_thumbnail":"https:\/\/media-camminiditalia.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cammino-dei-briganti-018_foto-FrancescaVanzetta-100x100.jpg","woocommerce_gallery_thumbnail-width":100,"woocommerce_gallery_thumbnail-height":100}},"title":"Cammino dei Briganti","text":"<p>With Cammini d&#8217;Italia&#8217;s free app, you can plan and walk the Cammino dei BRIGANTI in total safety, being able to plan the stages in detail and walk the route thanks to the built-in GPS technology that supports your orientation during your adventure.<\/p>\n<p>\u2800Inside the app you will find many other paths present in Italy. Thanks to the georeferenced tracks of many routes you will be able to study the itinerary that suits you best and also download the GPX tracks of the individual STAGEs offline. <\/p>\n<p>The app also includes a complete digital map of all the paths surveyed to date on our portal, giving you a wide range of choices among the many paths in the Belpaese.<\/p>\n<p>\u2800\u2800<br \/>\nCammini d&#8217;Italia is the perfect app for those who want to explore the beauty of Italy on foot, discovering hidden places surrounded by nature. 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20:14:11","post_date_gmt":"2020-11-20 19:14:11","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><span style=\"color: initial;\">A distanza di 2 mesi dal mio ultimo cammino (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/camminiditalia.org\/cammini\/via-degli-dei\/\"><strong>Via degli Dei<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"color: initial;\">) cresceva sempre pi\u00f9 in me la voglia di affrontarne un altro.<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Una settimana fa conosco Luca, amante come me della montagna e delle sfide, decidiamo cos\u00ec di percorrere il cammino dei Briganti, in un solo giorno ed in completa autonomia.  In 5 giorni, tra impegni quotidiani e restrizioni anticovid, riusciamo ad organizzare il tutto: materiale tecnico trail, scarpe bastoncini, alimentazione, orari di partenza e le varie tappe, quest'ultimo punto facilitato dall'ottima organizzazione che sta dietro il <a href=\"https:\/\/camminiditalia.org\/cammini\/cammino-dei-briganti\/\"><strong>Cammino dei Briganti<\/strong><\/a>, che ci ha fornito le <a href=\"https:\/\/camminiditalia.org\/tracce-gps-cosa-sono-e-come-usarle-in-cammino\/\"><strong>tracce GPS<\/strong><\/a> e altre utilissime informazioni. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>[Il Cammino dei Briganti \u00e8 disponibile sull'<a href=\"https:\/\/camminiditalia.org\/app-cammini-d-italia\/\"><strong>App di Cammini d'Italia<\/strong><\/a>]\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Partenza <\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Partenza il giorno 7\/9\/20<br><strong>ore 6.30<\/strong> del mattino, si aggregher\u00e0 a noi anche Federico, incontro previsto davanti al bar in piazzetta a Sante Marie dove ritireremo mappe in cartaceo e il salvacondotto del cammino.<br><strong>Ore 6.50<\/strong>, pronti e via si parte, \"con calma che i km sono molti!\" <br>Direzione Santo Stefano, rimango subito colpito dai colori che ci regala questa stagione. Il d'orato e l'arancione con le loro svariate sfumature danno colore al fogliame che ricopre i sentieri lungo il percorso. Pensiero fisso di questi primi km, la tappa pi\u00f9 dura il Lago della Duchessa.<br>Prima per\u00f2 era giusto e doveroso carpire tutto quello che ci avrebbero regalato: gli stupendi paesini come Val de Varri, Poggiovalle Villerose, Spedino e Cartore.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Ore 11.25<\/strong>, Cartore apriva le porte al Lago della Duchessa raggiungibile per\u00f2 attraverso due percorsi. Dopo un pit-stop per rifocillarsi e decidere il da farsi, attacchiamo con ferocia (agonistica) la variante (CdB 4 a\/b) che attraversa il Vallone di Fua e Vallone del Cieco, meno chilometri e pi\u00f9 dislivello, una bella impettata, ma il tutto \u00e8 alleviato dalla bellezza del bosco di faggi ed aceri che si infilava tra le rocce. Raggiunta la fine del discesone, Bocca di Teve andiamo in direzione Rosciolo dei Marsi, cavalcando il confine tra Lazio e Abruzzo. Siamo a met\u00e0 percorso e le gambe si sentono appesantite dalle salite ma soprattutto dalle discese. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Raggiungiamo Rosciolo dei Marsi e messo altro timbro al Salvacondotto puntiamo verso Magliano dei Marsi, il pi\u00f9 grande e popolato della zona, sempre sotto la presenza imponente del Monte Velino che acquisiva varie colorazioni col veloce tramontare del sole, passando da un rosa con velature di viola ad un blu cobalto per poi sparire nel buio. Subito dopo Sorbo e poi ancora San Donato e Scanzano tutto d'un fiato, stringendo i denti.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diventa buio<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Ore 17.30<\/strong>, \u00e8 ora di accendere le frontali. 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Ritorno a casa con mille ricordi mille sensazioni, come la gentilezza e l'accoglienza di tutti gli abitanti incontrati lungo il percorso <br>La bellezza e la signorilit\u00e0 di sua maest\u00e0 Velino <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ma soprattutto il ridimensionamento, la leggerezza in me che solo un cammino immerso nella natura e lontano dall'oggi ti pu\u00f2 dare<br>Lasciate a casa il tempo e i pensieri e lasciatevi trasportare dai sentieri.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Alessandro Braga<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Cammino dei Briganti in un giorno solo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"cammino-dei-briganti-in-1-giorno-solo","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/camminiditalia.org\/tracce-gps-cosa-sono-e-come-usarle-in-cammino\/\nhttps:\/\/camminiditalia.org\/app-cammini-d-italia\/","post_modified":"2024-01-27 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The Cammino dei Briganti was born from that experience and work. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gianotti writes:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;As I walked, I learned stories that our history books do not tell. Like the truth of what happened with the unification of Italy, that is, with the descent of the Piedmontese army to the South. I discovered that the Bourbons were not so hated by their people and that the Sabaudis were immediately an army of violent and overbearing invaders. And that the brigands very often were men and women (brigands and brigantesses) who did not accept this new invader, so they went into hiding, went into hiding, became partisans in some way. History as one reads it in books is always that written by the victors, one knows. Instead, by walking one can learn the counter-truths, and here, along the Cammino dei BRIGANTI, there are many stories. Good and bad.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"status":false,"title":"WATER","text":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The route is well served by fountains and water sources, both in the many villages crossed and in the midst of nature. Here is the webpage that provides the detailed locations of the springs and fountains: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/camminodeibriganti.it\/info-pratiche\/fonti-e-fontane\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/camminodeibriganti.it\/info-pratiche\/fonti-e-fontane\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"status":false,"title":"SERVICES ","text":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supermarkets and pharmacies in Magliano de&#8217; Marsi and Tagliacozzo.<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"status":false,"title":"SIGNAGE","text":"<p>The signage is red-white, and everything is well marked, even with signposts showing timings. For this reason, we recommend that you equip yourself with the <a href=\"https:\/\/camminodeibriganti.it\/\"><strong>official guidebook<\/strong><\/a><strong><em>,<\/em><\/strong> the official map and\/or the free GPS tracks downloadable from https:\/\/camminodeibriganti.it\/ or found on the Cammini d&#8217;Italia APP. <\/p>\n<p>If you enjoy traveling in a group, the &#8220;Compagnia dei Cammini&#8221; association organizes excursions in which everyone can participate.<\/p>\n"},{"status":false,"title":"CONTACTS  ","text":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mail reference:<a href=\"mailto:info@camminodeibriganti.it\"> info@camminodeibriganti.it<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n"},{"status":false,"title":"CREDENTIALS","text":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The credential is called a safe-conduct and is collected only at departure, at the safe-conduct office in the municipality, and is free of charge. On return you can pick up the certificate of successful journey. <\/span><\/p>\n"},{"status":false,"title":"IN TENT","text":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  At each STAGE there are designated tent areas for those sleeping in tents. With essential services. But you can also sleep in the woods, away from the villages. Regulations for sleeping in tents are on the Camino website.   <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permits are only needed for those who want to sleep in the Duchess Reserve near the lake (but not at the lake, it is prohibited!).<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"status":false,"title":"ASSOCIATION CONTACTS","text":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mail reference:<a href=\"mailto:info@camminodeibriganti.it\"> info@camminodeibriganti.it<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n"}]},"pagePoster":{"title":"Cammino dei Briganti","text":"<p>The CAMMINO DEI BRIGANTI is a loop trail, which starts from the small village of Sante Marie, which has just over a thousand inhabitants, located in the province of L&#8217;Aquila in Abruzzo, Italy.<\/p>\n","linkBtn":{"title":"","url":"#scopriletappe","target":""},"textBtn":"DISCOVER THE STAGES"},"scheda_tecnica":{"lunghezza":"108","dislivello_medio":"450","n_tappe":"7","partenza":"Sante Marie","arrivo":"Sante Marie","tipologia":"ring","tema":[],"portata":"regional","periodo_ideale":"","stagione_ideale":[]},"tappe":{"show_all":false,"all_tappe":"","tappa":[{"status":false,"title":"STAGE 01","text":"<h2><strong>STAGE 01: Sante Marie to Santo Stefano<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Departure<\/strong>: Sante Marie<br \/>\n<strong>Arrival<\/strong>: St. Stephen&#8217;s<br \/>\n<strong>Distance<\/strong>: 6 km<br \/>\n<strong>Height difference<\/strong>: +380 m \/ &#8211; 160 m<\/p>\n<p>Short STAGE that allows you to arrive in Sante Marie by car or train and walk a bit to get into the spirit of the journey.<\/p>\n"},{"status":false,"title":"STAGE 02","text":"<h2><strong>STAGE 02: Santo Stefano to Nesce<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Departure<\/strong>: St. Stephen&#8217;s<br \/>\n<strong>Arrival<\/strong>: Nesce<br \/>\n<strong>Distance<\/strong>: 13.9 km<br \/>\n<strong>Height difference<\/strong>: +400 m \/ &#8211; 625 m<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"420\">The path leads to the charming medieval village of <strong data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"207\">Nesce<\/strong>, where it is possible to stay overnight in either a B&#038;B or tourist accommodation. Alternatively, you can choose <strong data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"328\">Valdevarri<\/strong>, where some families offer hospitality in simple private rooms and with a home-cooked dinner. From here you continue into <strong data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"463\">Val de Varri<\/strong>, one of the most authentic and less frequented areas of the entire route: think that the road through it has only been paved in recent years. Once past the valley, the route climbs and descends over a small mountain, entering the <strong data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"734\">Salto Valley<\/strong>. At this point the main route remains at altitude, while a variant diverts to the village of <strong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"850\">Poggiovalle<\/strong>, once known as a brigands&#8217; refuge. We preferred to maintain the main route, which follows the mountain along a scenic trail capable of leading directly to <strong data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1040\">Nesce<\/strong>.     <\/p>\n"},{"status":false,"title":"STAGE 03","text":"<h2><strong>STAGE 03: Nesce to Cartore<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Departure<\/strong>: Nesce<br \/>\n<strong>Arrival<\/strong>: Cartore<br \/>\nDistance: 17 km<br \/>\n<strong>Height difference<\/strong>: +440 m \/ &#8211; 330 m<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"396\">The route continues, skirting the <strong data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"169\">Salto River<\/strong> for a stretch, then passing at the foot of <strong data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"214\">Mount Rose<\/strong> to reach <strong data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"240\">Spedino<\/strong>. From here we follow a dirt road that leads to the charming village of <strong data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"333\">Cartore<\/strong>, once known as the refuge of a feared band of brigands. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"1399\"><strong data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"438\">Alternative for Corvaro (from Spedino)<\/strong><br data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"441\">If in <strong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"457\">Cartore<\/strong> you do not find availability for sleeping, or you prefer an itinerary that does not involve spending two nights in the same place, you can choose the variant to <strong data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"632\">Corvaro<\/strong>. Today a new path, well marked and perfectly passable, extends the CAMMINO DEI BRIGANTI passing right through here.<br data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"758\">In practice: from <strong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"784\">Spedino<\/strong> you turn left following the white-red markings, descending through the woods to <strong data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"877\">Corvaro<\/strong>. In the village you will find both accommodations and areas to pitch your tent, as well as several options for dinner (pizzerias, pubs and restaurants).<br data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1023\">The next day you ascend to <strong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1073\">Duchessa<\/strong> along a beautiful, wild but well-marked forest path that leads to <strong data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1177\">Duchessa Lake.<\/strong> From here, over the course of the day, you can descend back into the valley by choosing from several options: toward <strong data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1291\">Cartore<\/strong> (via Val di Fua or Prati di San Leonardo), or toward <strong data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1368\">Rosciolo<\/strong> (via Val di Teve).   <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1787\"><strong data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1451\">Villerose variant &#8211; Grotti &#8211; Torano &#8211; Spedino<\/strong><br data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1454\">This option is ideal for those who prefer to cross villages, with the possibility of eating and staying overnight without tackling the mountains-a useful solution especially in case of bad weather or mud. Along the way you can stay overnight in apartments in <strong data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1720\">Grotti<\/strong> or facilities in <strong data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1748\">Torano<\/strong>, then reconnect in <strong data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1784\">Spedino<\/strong>. <\/p>\n"},{"status":false,"title":"STAGE 04","text":"<h2><strong>STAGE 04: From Cartore to Duchessa Lake (by Val di Fua and back Prati San Leonardo)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Departure<\/strong>: Cartore<br \/>\n<strong>Arrival<\/strong>: Duchess Lake<br \/>\n<strong>Distance<\/strong>: 12 km<br \/>\n<strong>Height difference<\/strong>: +940 m \/ &#8211; 940 m<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"379\"><strong data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"99\">From Cartore<\/strong><br data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"102\">From here the path offers two options: an easier route of about 12.3 km and a second route of 15 km, which is definitely more challenging because of the steep gradients and suitable only for experienced hikers. Both options are precisely described in the guidebook. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"1029\"><strong data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"395\">From Corvaro<\/strong><br data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"398\">The trail starts from the <em data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"455\">L&#8217;Anguizzola<\/em> farmhouse and climbs steadily through the woods: first along a mule track, then through a winding path. This leads to some high-altitude clearings, from which there is a view of the valley and Mount Morrone, which dominates from above.<br data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"681\">The route continues on a mule track that cuts through the mountain until it leads to <strong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"793\">Fonte Salomone<\/strong> and, a little further on, to <strong data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"835\">Lago della Duchessa<\/strong>. From here it is possible to choose one of three descent routes: the <strong data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"913\">Val di Fua<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"942\">Prati di San Leonardo<\/strong> or the <strong data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"963\">Val di Teve<\/strong>, the latter being ideal for reaching <strong data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1026\">Rosciolo<\/strong> directly.  <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1682\"><strong data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1077\">Mountain variant (not included in the guidebook)<\/strong><br data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1080\">From Lago della Duchessa you can take a detour off the main Cammino, tackling the ascent to <strong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1211\">Monte Velino<\/strong> (2489 m). The itinerary includes an overnight stay at <strong data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1285\">Rifugio Sebastiani<\/strong> and a return the next day along another trail leading to <strong data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1384\">Santa Maria in Valle<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1388\">This is a summer variant reserved for very trained walkers accustomed to moving over severe and poorly marked high mountain terrain. It is essential to have a <strong data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1605\">topographic map of Mount Velino<\/strong> with you and to use GPS tools to follow the trail and avoid getting lost.  <\/p>\n"},{"status":false,"title":"STAGE 05","text":"<h2><strong>STAGE 05: Cartore to Massa d&#8217;Albe.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Departure<\/strong>: Cartore<br \/>\n<strong>Arrival<\/strong>: Massa d&#8217;Albe<br \/>\nDistance: 14 km<br \/>\n<strong>Height difference<\/strong>: +500 m \/ &#8211; 600 m<\/p>\n<p>From <strong data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"79\">Cartore<\/strong>, the path climbs to <strong data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"124\">Passo Le Forche<\/strong>, at the foot of Mount Velino, and then descends to <strong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"212\">Santa Maria in Valle Porclaneta<\/strong>, an extraordinarily evocative place that holds a splendid 10th-century Romanesque church, an authentic masterpiece of art. 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Those who choose to continue, however, take a scenic uphill gorge that leads back under the Velino, before descending to the village of <strong data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"702\">Massa d&#8217;Albe<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n"},{"status":false,"title":"STAGE 06","text":"<h2><strong>STAGE 06: From Massa d&#8217;Albe to Casale le Crete<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Departure<\/strong>: Massa d&#8217;Albe<br \/>\n<strong>Arrival<\/strong>: Casale le Crete<br \/>\n<strong>Distance<\/strong>: 21 km<br \/>\n<strong>Height difference<\/strong>: +250 m \/ &#8211; 300 m<\/p>\n<p>From <strong data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"71\">Massa d&#8217;Albe<\/strong> the route climbs back up to <strong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"112\">Alba Fucens<\/strong> (8.5 km), an ancient Roman city that is definitely worth a stop and a thorough visit. 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