The Park is home to numerous faunal and floral species exclusive to this area, as well as the most representative animals of the Apennines such as the Wolf, the Abruzzo Chamois, the Bear, the Golden Eagle or the Short-toed Eagle which strongly evoke a primordial and wild nature
The geographical position, the height reached by the mountains, as well as the different geology of the reliefs: limestone and dolomite on the Gran Sasso and on the Gemelli Mountains, sandstone and marl on the Laga Mountains, determine an extraordinary richness of animal and plant species, as well as a variety of truly unique ecosystems and landscapes.
Itineraries to discover the natural and cultural treasures of the Park
– On Foot
Hundreds of marked paths, created with the contribution of the Italian Alpine Club, which also include wide-ranging itineraries, such as the Gran Sasso horse trail and the Sentiero Italia.
– in Bici (Mountain Bike)
Il circuito collega i borghi di: Campotosto, Assergi, Santo Stefano di Sessanio, Castelvecchio Calvisio, Calascio, Isola del Gran Sasso, Prati di Tivo, Pietracamela, il Ceppo e Bussi.
– on Horseback
A long journey that allows you to get to know and appreciate an extraordinary environmental and cultural heritage along old mule tracks, cart paths and paths among landscapes of uncontaminated beauty, towns and villages, pastures and beech and oak forests.
Tourist itineraries
Ancient villages, archaeological sites, castles, sanctuaries, abbeys, rock churches, hermitages and caves dot the surprising mountain landscapes of the Park, a nature exceptionally rich in forests, springs, waterfalls, prairies, plateaus, dizzying ridges and impressive rock faces.
It is an immense resource, also made up of craftsmanship, typical productions, food and wine and folklore, to be protected and enhanced.
Museums and Visitor Centers
The Park Museums are presented through photographic images, finds, effective explanatory panels, engaging multimedia devices, often interactive: authentic “virtual journeys” that allow us to grasp the realities of the different ecosystems of the protected area
All the museums also function as information reception points for tourists.
Alpine Botanical Garden “Vincenzo Rivera”
Located in the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga national park at 2117 meters above sea level on the western edge of Campo Imperatore, a short distance from the arrival of the Gran Sasso cable car and close to the astronomical observatory
The Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, one of the largest and most precious protected areas in Europe. Here the prodigious treasures of nature have coexisted for millennia with a significant cultural heritage.
We invite you to visit the natural environments and most characteristic landscapes of the Park, through unusual nature trails to discover the most magical and best preserved places.
Ente Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga
Via Del Convento 1
Assergi (L’Aquila)
Abruzzo – Italy
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