MOUNTAINS AND CAVES

It is possible to go for great hikes in the three surrounding mountain areas: Regional Natural Park of the Red Gorge and the Frasassi Gorge (Parco Naturale della Gola della Rossa e di Frasassi) (Bike-tours and rock climbing are also possible, here) Regional Park of Monte Cucco (Parco del Monte Cucco) (including the remote hermitages of San Girolamo and the spectacular Rio Freddo Gorge where canyoning is possible) Catria Mountain (Monte Catria) (including the Santa Maria di Fonte Avellana monastery and the Castle of Frontone) Our staff can organize with you hikes and excursions and provide you maps and further details. Useful links: Parco Naturale della Gola della Rossa e di Frasassi Parco del Monte Cucco Monte Catria Climbing: Several areas offer a great place for rock climbing. The best sites are probably: Falcioni: easy to reach by car. Colle Tordina: quiet and panoramic place. The Frasassi Gorge: to try the most difficult spots. We can provide you with a further information and a guide giving all needed details. Check it on internet for those places, too. Grotte di Frasassi (Frasassi Caves). At just 7 Kms from our agri-tourism are located the famous Frasassi Caves. The entrance of the caves is located in the impressive Frasassi Gorge where the Sentino river flows. It is very easy to visit most of the caves that are very impressive: you can see the amazing forms of the rock and to walk into the huge Grotta Grande del Vento. Useful links: http://www.frasassi.com

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