Night Hike on Campo Imperatore: Following the Three Lakes Trail
Rifugio di Lago Racollo, provincia dell'Aquila · Abruzzo•1 day•Hiking · 1,700 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
EASY
Where?
provincia dell'Aquila, Abruzzo
On your own?
No problem
Points
+12
Community photos
Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE
Night hike on Campo Imperatore
Imagine the clear sky above Campo Imperatore, dotted with sparkling stars and crossed by the luminous trails of meteors. On the night of San Lorenzo (St. Lawrence), walking on the Three Lakes Trail becomes an experience suspended between dream and reality.
Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
The path winds through silent valleys and panoramic landscapes. The fresh air of the plateau caresses the skin as the group advances slowly, accompanied by the sound of their own footsteps and the collective wonder of being immersed in the most authentic nature.
At the lakes, the moment becomes magical: we sit in a circle, observe the sky, and wait for the shooting stars, each with the promise of a wish. Some are glimpsed fleetingly, others leave long trails that elicit exclamations of amazement.
GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens a couple of days before: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 1 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+12 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
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
220 m D+ · 10 km · 5 h
Easy — this outing
Perfect for those who want to enjoy nature without too much effort. Short, well-marked trails with gentle slopes. No technical difficulties, just a desire to walk, breathe in the fresh air, and share the day with a group.
Ideal for: Beginners, families, those who want to take their first steps in trekking.
Easy Plus
A little faster pace, but still accessible. Slightly longer routes or with a few more hills, requiring some walking experience. The terrain is always easy and safe.
Ideal for: Those who walk regularly and want to challenge themselves a little.
Intermediate
Here we enter the world of true trekking. Steeper climbs, stretches on uneven or longer trails that require stamina. The physical effort is medium to high, and the fatigue is noticeable... but so is the satisfaction!
Ideal for: Those who already have experience and a good level of physical fitness.
Intermediate Plus
When the mountains begin to take their toll. More challenging routes in terms of gradient or duration, with technical sections or uneven terrain. Even a medium elevation gain can be tough if concentrated in just a few kilometers
Ideal for: Trained hikers, accustomed to walking on mountain paths
Difficult
Level suitable for experienced hikers with excellent stamina and surefootedness. The physical challenge is high, and there may be steep sections or possible exposure, which is always noted in the hike description. Perfect for those who enjoy pushing their limits and conquering significant peaks.
Ideal for: Those who already have experience in an Alpine environment and want to challenge themselves.
Difficult Plus
Only for true Guidders with their Wild Spirit at its peak Long routes, significant elevation gain (over 1,100 m), and technical or exposed terrain. Excellent physical preparation, sure-footedness, and the ability to manage fatigue at high altitude are required.
Ideal for: Highly trained and experienced hikers in the mountains.
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 5 h and 220 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish
What's included in the price
✓INCLUDED
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Meals
✕Travel to Rifugio di Lago Racollo
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.
Itinerary
One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Elevation gain
220 m
Max altitude
1,700 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
5 h
Day
10 km · D+ 220 m · 5 h
The stops · 10 km
Meeting point 17:00approximate
67020 Santo Stefano di Sessanio, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We meet a little earlier for a coffee, water and a toilet: after that, there are none until we get back.
We'll hike towards Barisciano (AQ) to reach the lake of the same name. After a short break, we'll head back.
22:00CHURCH
Dinner Break
A stop on the same horizon trail at the Grancia di Santa Maria del Monte (ruins), still within the municipality of Santo Stefano di Sessanio (Aq). After a dinner break, we'll return to the parking area to pick up our cars.
How do you get to Rifugio di Lago Racollo? 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.
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 this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Packed dinner
REQUIRED
Heavy headgear
REQUIRED
Warm gloves
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Long pants
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Camera
RECOMMENDED
Your guide
Guerrino C.
· 5 outings
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!
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Questions?
I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 220 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
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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Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
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✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 1 days before
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
Or pay straight away by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. With Klarna you can also pay in interest-free instalments.
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Night Hike on Campo Imperatore: Following the Three Lakes Trail
Rifugio di Lago Racollo, Santo Stefano di Sessanio (AQ) · Abruzzo
1 day · Hiking · 1,700 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
220 m
Max altitude
1,700 m
Distance
10 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
5 h
Guiddy points
+12
▣ 3 photos
WHY THIS HIKE
Night hike on Campo Imperatore
Imagine the clear sky above Campo Imperatore, dotted with sparkling stars and crossed by the luminous trails of meteors. On the night of San Lorenzo (St. Lawrence), walking on the Three Lakes Trail becomes an experience suspended between dream and reality.
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
The path winds through silent valleys and panoramic landscapes. The fresh air of the plateau caresses the skin as the group advances slowly, accompanied by the sound of their own footsteps and the collective wonder of being immersed in the most authentic nature.
At the lakes, the moment becomes magical: we sit in a circle, observe the sky, and wait for the shooting stars, each with the promise of a wish. Some are glimpsed fleetingly, others leave long trails that elicit exclamations of amazement.
How hard is it
Guiddy scale
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
220 m D+ · 10 km · 5 h
Easy — this outing
Perfect for those who want to enjoy nature without too much effort. Short, well-marked trails with gentle slopes. No technical difficulties, just a desire to walk, breathe in the fresh air, and share the day with a group.
Ideal for: Beginners, families, those who want to take their first steps in trekking.
Easy Plus
A little faster pace, but still accessible. Slightly longer routes or with a few more hills, requiring some walking experience. The terrain is always easy and safe.
Ideal for: Those who walk regularly and want to challenge themselves a little.
Intermediate
Here we enter the world of true trekking. Steeper climbs, stretches on uneven or longer trails that require stamina. The physical effort is medium to high, and the fatigue is noticeable... but so is the satisfaction!
Ideal for: Those who already have experience and a good level of physical fitness.
Intermediate Plus
When the mountains begin to take their toll. More challenging routes in terms of gradient or duration, with technical sections or uneven terrain. Even a medium elevation gain can be tough if concentrated in just a few kilometers
Ideal for: Trained hikers, accustomed to walking on mountain paths
Difficult
Level suitable for experienced hikers with excellent stamina and surefootedness. The physical challenge is high, and there may be steep sections or possible exposure, which is always noted in the hike description. Perfect for those who enjoy pushing their limits and conquering significant peaks.
Ideal for: Those who already have experience in an Alpine environment and want to challenge themselves.
Difficult Plus
Only for true Guidders with their Wild Spirit at its peak Long routes, significant elevation gain (over 1,100 m), and technical or exposed terrain. Excellent physical preparation, sure-footedness, and the ability to manage fatigue at high altitude are required.
Ideal for: Highly trained and experienced hikers in the mountains.
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 5 h and 220 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish
What's included
INCLUDED
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Meals
✕Travel to Rifugio di Lago Racollo
Itinerary
Day · approximate times
Stops · 10 km
Meeting point 17:00Rifugio di Lago Racollo
We meet a little earlier for a coffee, water and a toilet: after that, there are none until we get back.
We'll hike towards Barisciano (AQ) to reach the lake of the same name. After a short break, we'll head back.
22:00CHURCH
Dinner Break
A stop on the same horizon trail at the Grancia di Santa Maria del Monte (ruins), still within the municipality of Santo Stefano di Sessanio (Aq). After a dinner break, we'll return to the parking area to pick up our cars.
How do you get to Rifugio di Lago Racollo? By carpooling.
You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group.
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 this hike.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Packed dinner
REQUIRED
Heavy headgear
REQUIRED
Warm gloves
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Long pants
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Camera
RECOMMENDED
Your guide
Guerrino C.
5 outings with Guiddy
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.
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 220 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
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