Forca di Valle to Cerchiara
Isola del Gran Sasso d'Italia · about 40 min by car from L'Aquila
The walk
6.1 km out-and-back walk near Isola del Gran Sasso d'Italia, up to Cerchiara, 331 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 624 and 807 m above sea level. Along the way: Cerchiara and Forca di Valle.
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From L'Aquila: about 40 min (28 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to L'Aquila, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
42.51863,13.62878
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Also within reach: Ascoli Piceno, about 55 min by car
Along the way
- Cerchiara50 m from the trail
- Forca di Valle100 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Isola del Gran Sasso d'Italia and start the walk.
- 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at PerVoglia in Castellalto, 23 km by car.
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