Abruzzo: the Gran Sasso and the Majella
Four days in the mountains of Abruzzo, starting and ending on the Adriatic at Pescara. Guardiagrele, on the slopes of the Majella, is known for its goldsmiths and Pacentro for the towers of its castle; Pescocostanzo keeps a tradition of bobbin lace, and Scanno sits above a mountain lake. Further north, Navelli grows saffron, Santo Stefano di Sessanio and Castel del Monte stand below the high plain of Campo Imperatore, and the great Bourbon fortress of Civitella del Tronto closes the loop.
Day by day
Driving times are approximate, from OpenStreetMap roads without traffic; long legs are rougher estimates. The Google Maps links give up-to-date times.
Day 1
- PescaraLeaving from
- ~50 min driving · 42 km
GuardiagreleAbruzzo - ~1 h 15 driving · 80 km
PacentroAbruzzo - ~35 min driving · 31 km
PescocostanzoAbruzzo Overnight in Pescocostanzo
Day 2
- ~1 h 05 driving · 63 km
ScannoAbruzzo - ~1 h 05 driving · 75 km
NavelliAbruzzo - ~35 min driving · 26 km
Santo Stefano di SessanioAbruzzo Overnight in Santo Stefano di Sessanio
Day 3
- ~20 min driving · 15 km
Castel del MonteAbruzzo - ~1 h 35 driving · 86 km
Civitella del TrontoAbruzzo Overnight in Civitella del Tronto
Day 4
- ~1 h 15 driving · 72 kmPescaraReturning to