Think you know L'Aquila? Three days to discover it
A three-day itinerary to explore L'Aquila and its surroundings. From the Renaissance churches of the historic centre to Lago di Campotosto, taking in the Grotte di Stiffe along the way.
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Trails, mountain huts and high-altitude views: the mountains in every season, between effort and wonder.
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A complete 3-day itinerary for exploring L'Aquila and its mountains
Three days exploring L'Aquila, Campo Imperatore and the Gran Sasso: opening times, travel logistics, restaurants and everything you need to plan your weekend.
Visiting L'Aquila and nearby: how to plan your itinerary
Three days exploring the historic centre of L'Aquila, mountain fortresses and the high plateaus of Gran Sasso. A well-structured itinerary designed to minimise driving times and manage all the essential bookings.
Weekend in Valle d'Aosta: 4-day itinerary
Four days in Valle d'Aosta exploring castles, thermal baths, alpine villages and mighty Monte Bianco. A practical itinerary for a long weekend in the mountains, packed with helpful tips.
48 hours in Ascoli Piceno: travertine architecture and Apennine trails
A practical weekend among the pedestrian squares of this Marche town, ancient Renaissance loggias, and scenic hikes towards Colle San Marco.
Weekend in Trentino: an itinerary of lakes, villages and castles
Three days exploring Trentino across Trento, Val di Non and Valle dei Laghi. From the galleries of MUSE to the woods of Lago di Tovel, all the way to traditional dishes in local osterie.
L'Aquila: ancient stone, high-altitude views and Apennine history
Four days in and around L'Aquila discovering the slow rhythms of the Appennino: from the historic centre's alleys to hilltop hamlets like Santo Stefano di Sessanio and the vast horizons of Gran Sasso.
Unrushed Trento: mountain air among the city palazzi
A weekend spent exploring pedestrianised squares, the cutting-edge architecture of Le Albere, and sweeping views over the Adige valley, all at an unhurried pace.
Weekend in the Matese: 2-day guide and itinerary
A practical two-day itinerary across the Matese massif, along the region's mountain border. Explore stone hamlets, ancient beech woods, river-carved gorges, and high-altitude karst lakes.
4-Day Basilicata Itinerary: From Coast to Calanchi
A practical guide for a long weekend in Basilicata, driving from the forests of Vulture to the Tyrrhenian. A four-day itinerary through the districts of Matera, the cliffside villages of the Dolomiti Lucane, and the Ionian coastline.
A Weekend in Valnerina and the Sibillini: Green Umbria
A two-day Umbrian itinerary, from the roaring Cascata delle Marmore to Sellano's suspension bridge and the vast plain of the Piani di Castelluccio di Norcia. Discover drive times and river adventures along the Nera.
Unusual Piemonte: glacial gorges and quiet hamlets beyond the lakes
A four-day itinerary exploring the region's contrasts, from the botanical gardens of Lago Maggiore to the deep granite gorges carved into Valle Antigorio.