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Castel Del Monte

The Gran Sasso Cave – Monte Prena loop from Colle Caciaro

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Italy
Abruzzo
L'Aquila
Castel Del Monte

The Gran Sasso Cave – Monte Prena loop from Colle Caciaro

Hard

4.6

(17)

178

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The Gran Sasso Cave – Monte Prena loop from Colle Caciaro

06:20

13.6km

950m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.68 km for 637 m

Waypoints

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1

196 m

Desiati Bivouac from Piana di Campo Imperatore

Highlight • Mountain Hut

2

5.83 km

Vado di Ferruccio

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Arrival from Monte Prena and dislocation for Desiati bivouac, or continuing to the summit of Monte Camicia

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3

6.38 km

The Gran Sasso Cave

Highlight • Natural Monument

4

6.90 km

Monte Prena

Highlight • Summit

Monte Prena is a mountain of the Gran Sasso d'Italia 2,561 meters high. It is located on the eastern crest of the massif, between Monte Shirt and Monte Brancastello.

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13.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.11 km

4.50 km

627 m

Surfaces

8.74 km

4.50 km

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Highest point (2,510 m)

Lowest point (1,600 m)

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Saturday 11 July

24°C

13°C

52 %

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Comments

June 28, 2024,Monte Prena - salita da Fonte Vetica
The first peak of the tour is Mount Prena, a rocky massif of 2561 m next to Mount Camicia. The two mountains are connected via the Centennial Trail (closed at this time as it is deemed unsafe). Initially you travel along a 3.5 km gravel road until you reach an old bitumen mine, a road that you can avoid if …

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