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Epiphany in Abruzzo National Park: Snowshoeing & Trekking in Villetta Barrea's UNESCO Beech Forests

Art Hotel Villetta Barrea, provincia dell'Aquila · Abruzzo•4 days · 3 nights•Trekking · 1,500 m
Experience
Multi-day treks
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Where?
provincia dell'Aquila, Abruzzo
On your own?
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Points
+18
Epiphany in Abruzzo National Park: Snowshoeing & Trekking in Villetta Barrea's UNESCO Beech Forests
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The experience
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What's included
Itinerary
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WHY THIS TREK

Snowshoeing Villetta Barrea

Leave the rush behind: 4 days await you in the winter heart of Abruzzo National Park. Silent beech forests, snow-covered valleys, stone villages that feel frozen in time.

Group chat before departure
Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

Between Villetta Barrea and Civitella Alfedena you'll walk through Val Fondillo, the Bosco della Difesa near Pescasseroli, all the way to the Apennine wolf wildlife area. When snow allows, you'll walk with snowshoes. A slow pace, shared lunches, and in the evening the mountain refuge welcomes you with a convivial dinner and that special high-altitude atmosphere.

Why travel with us: - Trekking through UNESCO beech forests and the Park's valleys - Half-board included so you can enjoy every day worry-free - Slow-paced hikes, made for experiencing Abruzzo's winter without rushing - A genuine group vibe, for people who love walking and sharing moments

Get ready to discover winter in Abruzzo together with the Guidders.

GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens before departure: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 20 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+18 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Not suitable for dogs
This time your dog stays at home.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
862 m D+ · 35 km · 5 h a day for 4 days
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Train your legs in the weeks before: 5 hours of walking on snow await you, with a 177 m elevation gain. Those who sleep early the night before start off better. Let your guide know if you have never walked on snow or with snowshoes, so they can advise you best. Find out about trail conditions before setting off: the route crosses the snowy woods of the Abruzzo National Park.
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Pack layered clothing, a windbreaker, a hat and warm gloves: in winter the cold really bites. Bring trekking poles, trekking boots and a change of clothes for the evening at the hotel. Snowshoes are not included: you can rent them when booking. If you don't rent them, get your own before setting off. Binoculars, sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended for the snowy views. Always with you: a plaster, a disinfectant wipe and a small bag for rubbish.

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Hotel
✓Tourist tax
✓Licensed hiking guide
✓Half board
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Snowshoes and poles
✕Lunch
✕Fuel, shared among participants
✕Travel to Art Hotel Villetta Barrea
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

Four days, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.

Elevation gain
862 m
Max altitude
1,500 m
Distance
35 km
Duration
4 days
Map
Day 1
2 km · D+ 100 m · D− 100 m · 4 stops · from 14:00
Day 2
14.1 km · D+ 177 m · D− 150 m · 4 stops · from 08:00
Day 3
12.1 km · D+ 368 m · D− 372 m · 5 stops · from 08:00
Day 4
6.8 km · D+ 217 m · D− 215 m · 4 stops · from 08:00
Meeting point 14:00approximate
Arrival in Villetta Barrea, 67030 Villetta Barrea, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We meet a little earlier: a coffee, water bottles to fill and a toilet before setting off.
We meet the evening before, at 14:00: Hotel near Villetta Barrea - AQ
HOW TO GET THERE
A
14:00MEETING
Arrival in Villetta Barrea
We meet up in the afternoon in Villetta Barrea together with the Guidders: check-in and the first smiles to break the ice.
B
15:30WALKING TRAIL
First walk in the Park
We set off for a gentle walk in the Park, just to get a feel for the snowy landscape and breathe in our first taste of winter.
C
17:00FOOD STOP
Return and dinner
We head back to the hotel after our walk: dinner is waiting to recharge our energy and swap first impressions.
D
21:00WALKING TRAIL
Transfer to Civitella Alfedena
In the evening the whole group moves to Civitella Alfedena, ready for the snowshoeing day ahead.

How do you get to Art Hotel Villetta Barrea? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group. Contacts and costs are agreed between you: a seat isn't guaranteed.

The evening before, at 14:00
Hotel near Villetta Barrea - AQ
The night is included in the price.
WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for a multi-day trek: you carry everything you bring, so less is more.

Windproof
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Warm gloves
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Change of clothes
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Binoculars
RECOMMENDED
Guiddy tip: don't have snowshoes?
If you don't have it, rent it when you book: your guide will hand it over at the meeting point in Art Hotel Villetta Barrea, already in your size.
Snowshoes
choose it when booking
€15 / outing
Choose sizes and items when you book. You pay for the rental only if the outing is confirmed.

Your guide

Guerrino C.
Guerrino C.
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Guerrino, an environmental hiking guide and a lifelong lover of nature. I started going to the mountains as a teenager. Then came canyoning and caving, to get to know this splendid world better and better — from inside and underneath it too, not just from the trails. What I want to pass on are the strong feelings you get crossing all the colours of our land: the endless shades of green and blue among mountains, waterfalls and centuries-old trees that always greet you kindly. And I hope that with the wonder and the falling in love with nature will come, all by themselves, respect and the wish to teach new generations about sustainable development, protecting the fine balance between nature and art, history and the best of this beautiful country. 🌿 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

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Questions?

I've never done a multi-day trek, can I do it?
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You need to be fit enough to walk a full day (5 h a day) and carry your backpack for 4 days. Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
How does gear rental work?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
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✓Free cancellation up to 20 days before
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
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Epiphany in Abruzzo National Park: Snowshoeing & Trekking in Villetta Barrea's UNESCO Beech Forests

Epiphany in Abruzzo National Park: Snowshoeing & Trekking in Villetta Barrea's UNESCO Beech Forests

Art Hotel Villetta Barrea, Villetta Barrea (AQ) · Abruzzo
4 days · Trekking · 1,500 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
862 m
Max altitude
1,500 m
Distance
35 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
4 days
Guiddy points
+18
8 photos
+4 photos
WHY THIS TREK

Snowshoeing Villetta Barrea

Leave the rush behind: 4 days await you in the winter heart of Abruzzo National Park. Silent beech forests, snow-covered valleys, stone villages that feel frozen in time.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

Between Villetta Barrea and Civitella Alfedena you'll walk through Val Fondillo, the Bosco della Difesa near Pescasseroli, all the way to the Apennine wolf wildlife area. When snow allows, you'll walk with snowshoes. A slow pace, shared lunches, and in the evening the mountain refuge welcomes you with a convivial dinner and that special high-altitude atmosphere.

Why travel with us: - Trekking through UNESCO beech forests and the Park's valleys - Half-board included so you can enjoy every day worry-free - Slow-paced hikes, made for experiencing Abruzzo's winter without rushing - A genuine group vibe, for people who love walking and sharing moments

Get ready to discover winter in Abruzzo together with the Guidders.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
862 m D+ · 35 km · 5 h a day for 4 days
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Train your legs in the weeks before: 5 hours of walking on snow await you, with a 177 m elevation gain. Those who sleep early the night before start off better. Let your guide know if you have never walked on snow or with snowshoes, so they can advise you best. Find out about trail conditions before setting off: the route crosses the snowy woods of the Abruzzo National Park.
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Pack layered clothing, a windbreaker, a hat and warm gloves: in winter the cold really bites. Bring trekking poles, trekking boots and a change of clothes for the evening at the hotel. Snowshoes are not included: you can rent them when booking. If you don't rent them, get your own before setting off. Binoculars, sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended for the snowy views. Always with you: a plaster, a disinfectant wipe and a small bag for rubbish.

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Hotel
✓Tourist tax
✓Licensed hiking guide
✓Half board
NOT INCLUDED
✕Snowshoes and poles
✕Lunch
✕Fuel, shared among participants
✕Travel to Art Hotel Villetta Barrea

Itinerary

4 days · approximate times
2 km · 100 m D+ · 100 m D− · today
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Map
Explore the map
4 days
Meeting point 14:00Arrival in Villetta Barrea
We meet a little earlier: a coffee, water bottles to fill and a toilet before setting off.
We meet the evening before, at 14:00: Hotel near Villetta Barrea - AQ
A
14:00MEETING
Arrival in Villetta Barrea
We meet up in the afternoon in Villetta Barrea together with the Guidders: check-in and the first smiles to break the ice.
B
15:30WALKING TRAIL
First walk in the Park
We set off for a gentle walk in the Park, just to get a feel for the snowy landscape and breathe in our first taste of winter.
C
17:00FOOD STOP
Return and dinner
We head back to the hotel after our walk: dinner is waiting to recharge our energy and swap first impressions.
D
21:00WALKING TRAIL
Transfer to Civitella Alfedena
In the evening the whole group moves to Civitella Alfedena, ready for the snowshoeing day ahead.
See day 2 →

How do you get to Art Hotel Villetta Barrea? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group.

The evening before, at 14:00
Hotel near Villetta Barrea - AQ
The night is included in the price.
WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for a multi-day trek: you carry everything you bring, so less is more.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Warm gloves
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Change of clothes
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Binoculars
RECOMMENDED
Guiddy tip: don't have snowshoes?
Rent it when you book: your guide will hand it over at the meeting point.
Snowshoes
choose it when booking
€15 / outing
Choose when booking. You pay only if the outing is confirmed.

Your guide

Guerrino C.
Guerrino C.
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Guerrino, an environmental hiking guide and a lifelong lover of nature. I started going to the mountains as a teenager. Then came canyoning and caving, to get to know this splendid world better and better — from inside and underneath it too, not just from the trails. What I want to pass on are the strong feelings you get crossing all the colours of our land: the endless shades of green and blue among mountains, waterfalls and centuries-old trees that always greet you kindly. And I hope that with the wonder and the falling in love with nature will come, all by themselves, respect and the wish to teach new generations about sustainable development, protecting the fine balance between nature and art, history and the best of this beautiful country. 🌿 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Reviews

— · none yet
Ibex
The first reviews come after the outing
Only from people who were really there.

You'll be among the first to share your story.

Questions?

I've never done a multi-day trek, can I do it?
⌄
You need to be fit enough to walk a full day (5 h a day) and carry your backpack for 4 days. Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
How does gear rental work?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
No date
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per person
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