A rewarding walk above Capracotta, one of the highest villages in the Apennines at over 1,400 m. From the Prato Gentile plateau the trail climbs through silver-fir and beech woods onto the broad summit of Monte Capraro (1,730 m), with a 360-degree panorama taking in the Matese, the Mainarde, the Colle dell'Orso and the peaks of the Abruzzo national park.
| Distance | 10 km round trip |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4–5 hours |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
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Highlights
- Panorama over four mountain ranges from the summit
- Silver-fir and beech forest on the climb
- Starts from the Prato Gentile Nordic-ski plateau
- Wildflower meadows in early summer
- One of the highest walking areas in southern Italy
Tips for visiting
- Visit the nearby Giardino della Flora Appenninica botanical garden in the same trip
- weather turns cold and windy on the summit even in summer — bring a layer