Monte Prena – Vado di Ferruccio loop from Colle Caciaro

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Monte Prena – Vado di Ferruccio loop from Colle Caciaro

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Monte Prena – Vado di Ferruccio loop from Colle Caciaro

06:13

13.2km

940m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Tips

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 6.29 km for 637 m

Waypoints

Start point

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5.44 km

Vado di Ferruccio

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Arrival from Monte Prena and dislocation for Desiati bivouac, or continuing to the summit of Monte Camicia

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5.99 km

Monte Prena

Highlight • Summit

Monte Prena is a mountain of the Gran Sasso d'Italia 2,561 meters high. It is located on the eastern crest of the massif, between Monte Shirt and Monte Brancastello.

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8.07 km

Sella del Monte Camicia

Highlight • Mountain Pass

13.2 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.11 km

4.11 km

627 m

Surfaces

8.74 km

4.11 km

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

19°C

6°C

54 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

June 28, 2024,Monte Prena - salita da Fonte Vetica

The first peak of the tour is Mount Prena, a rocky massif of 2561 m next to Mount Camicia. The two mountains are connected via the Centennial Trail (closed at this time as it is deemed unsafe). Initially you travel along a 3.5 km gravel road until you reach an old bitumen mine, a road that you can avoid if …

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