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Abruzzo

L'Aquila

Monte Aquila from Campo Imperatore

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Abruzzo

L'Aquila

Monte Aquila from Campo Imperatore

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636

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Monte Aquila from Campo Imperatore

02:33

6.07km

340m

Hiking

Embark on a challenging 3.8-mile (6.1 km) hike to Monte Aquila from Campo Imperatore, gaining 1099 feet (335 metres) in about 2 hours and 33 minutes. The trail begins on a wide, loose path near the observatory, then narrows to a singletrack with zigzags and steep sections as you climb…

Last updated: April 23, 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 2.42 km for 1.23 km

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3.02 km

Monte Aquila Summit

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Monte Aquila is a great mountain to get an overview of the Gran Sasso area without much effort - a mountain hike that offers fantastic views and insights. The rocky …

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4.72 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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5.85 km

Abruzzo Astronomical Observatory

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The Abruzzo Astronomical Observatory on Campo Imperatore, officially the Stazione Osservativa di Campo Imperatore, is one of Italy's most special observatories, located at an altitude of 2,150 meters. Since its …

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.62 km

1.26 km

646 m

314 m

232 m

Surfaces

4.67 km

1.26 km

150 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 19 July

29°C

17°C

42 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

June 23, 2024,Giro sul monte aquila

Nice easy tour, excellent to do with your girlfriend who is afraid of the mountains

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July 31, 2023,Wanderung zum Monte Aquila

The starting point of our tour was the parking lot at the mountain station of the Gran Sasso cable car (2130 m) at Campo Imperatore.

Here we laced up our hiking boots and backpacks and headed past the observatory to the left. We followed the path to a fork, where we followed the sign for Sella di Monte Aquila. Arrived …

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July 21, 2024,TREKKING GRAN SASSO: Monte Aquila & Rifugio Duca degli Abruzzi da Campo Imperatore

A highly suggestive trek immersed in an area of rare beauty.
Definitely one of the most beautiful treks in Italy and beyond!

Walking at the foot of Corno Grande means fully enjoying an uncontaminated territory within the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park.

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June 21, 2025,Abruzzo Gran Sasso 🇮🇹 - Running On

We leave behind the 35 degrees of Civitavecchia with 80% humidity, heading towards Gran Sasso.
We arrive at Campo Imperatore and the music already changes, 19/20 degrees and a strong wind from the west decree the awakening of our poor carcasses.
I could not resist the unstoppable desire to cross the still snow-covered passages despite the relentless heat.
It was …

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Monte Aquila from Campo Imperatore

Monte Aquila Summit

Panoramic view of Campo Imperatore and the Gran Sasso

Abruzzo Astronomical Observatory

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