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Gran Sasso Trekking in Tent: 3-Day Hike Through Villages and Plateaus
L'Aquila, provincia dell'Aquila · Abruzzo•3 days · 2 nights•Trekking · 2,123 m
Experience
Multi-day treks
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
provincia dell'Aquila, Abruzzo
On your own?
No problem
Points
+23
Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS TREK
Gran Sasso Tent Trek
The Gran Sasso is calling, with its endless plateaus and medieval villages frozen in time. Backpack on, tent packed: it's time for an adventure that brings you back to basics.
Group chat before departure
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
61 km in a loop, split into 5 stages, for 3 days deep in the Apennines. Early morning starts, while the air is still cool: summer heat kicks in during the central hours, but altitude brings sweet relief with every step. Every evening means pitching camp, dining under a sky full of stars, and sleeping in a tent, surrounded by nature. And at the end of the day? A cold beer or a coke, fully earned.
Why travel with us: - Views that shift with every stage, across plateaus and ridges - The thrill of a real trek, backpack and all - Nights in a tent, the most authentic you'll ever remember - The taste of shared effort, toast included
Get ready: among the Guidders you'll find people who dream of living the Gran Sasso just like this, no rush, no filters.
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 1 days before
For the selected date: by 16 June 2027, 23:59. Today you only pay the €100 deposit, which is refundable.
Recommended age 30–50
It's not a rule: it just tells you what kind of group to expect. You can still sign up if you're outside this range.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+23 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
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1,308 m D+ · 54.5 km · 6 h a day for 3 days
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
The trail is never exposed. A few rocky stretches, no airy sections.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
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BEFORE YOU GO
Valid documents, insurance and the group chat: there you'll find times, meeting point and travel companions. In the weeks before, do a few long walks: you'll walk every day with your backpack on and sleep in a tent.
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IN YOUR BACKPACK
Backpack on, with everything you need for three days of trekking: layers, rain jacket, broken-in shoes, an adapter and a small personal first-aid kit.
What's included in the price
✓INCLUDED
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Licensed hiking guide
✓Guiddy points for the loyalty programme
✓Aperitif
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed dinner
✕Group dinner
✕Practical sessions outdoors
✕Tent
✕Sleeping bag
✕Travel to L'Aquila
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.
Itinerary
Three days, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Elevation gain
1,308 m
Max altitude
2,123 m
Distance
54.5 km
Duration
3 days
Day 1
Fri 18 Jun
23 km · D+ 232 m · D− 930 m · 4 stops · from 09:00
Day 2
Sat 19 Jun
16.1 km · D+ 602 m · D− 848 m · 3 stops · from 09:00
Day 3
Sun 20 Jun
15.4 km · D+ 474 m · D− 437 m · 5 stops · from 09:00
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09:00MEETING
Departure from Sr17bis — meeting with the Guidders
We start at 2,123 m from the Campo Imperatore square (cable car arrival point) and head downhill almost the whole way. The first stretch is the steepest: in 2 km we lose about 260 m in elevation.
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12:00WATER
Scenic viewpoint at 1918 meters — lunch break
After a brief climb towards km 4 (1,911 m), the elevation drops down to ~1,600 m, with the central section running between 1,540 and 1,600 m. The profile is typical of the plateau.
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13:30WATER
Steep descent toward 1776 meters
After lunch we tackle a stretch of steep descent, step by step through the woods down to 1776 meters. The trail gets a bit more technical but the scenery keeps rewarding every step.
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16:00RETURN
Towards the end of the stage
This one is all about a long, gentle descent: it's the longest stage, but the easiest in terms of climbing.
How do you get to L'Aquila? 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 16:00
Near the village of Assergi, to spend the night in a hotel or B&B included in the price
The night is included in the price.
Getting back
The return home is independent, with the chance to stay one more day or head straight back home the same day, as you prefer.
WHO'S ALREADY GOING
for the selected date
1 car with 4 free seats for this date.
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1 car
4 free seats
What to bring
A list made for a multi-day trek: you carry everything you bring, so less is more.
Tent
REQUIRED
Sleeping pad
REQUIRED
Sleeping bag
REQUIRED
Camping stove
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell pants
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
RECOMMENDED
Packed dinner
RECOMMENDED
Food supply
RECOMMENDED
Water supply
RECOMMENDED
Your guide
Guide for this date · 18 – 20 June 2027
Alessandro C.
· 22 outings with Guiddy
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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 (6 h a day) and carry your backpack for 3 days. Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding.
Can I join on my own?
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How does carpooling work?
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What happens if the weather is bad?
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What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
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Until when can I cancel?
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€100 today, the rest 30 days before
✓A €100 deposit to hold your place: it's the only thing you pay today
✓Free cancellation up to 1 days before (for this date: 16 June 2027, 23:59)
✓€116 balance charged automatically 30 days before departure
✓Minimum not reached? Deposit fully refunded
Deposit and balance by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. The balance can also be paid in interest-free instalments with Klarna.
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