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CNA - Scanno and the Sagittario Valley, e-biking and wellness through villages and forests
Price per person from 678 €

CNA - Scanno and the Sagittario Valley, e-biking and wellness through villages and forests

From
678 €
Price per person
From
678 €
price per person

Description

Of all the villages in the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, perhaps Scanno is today the richest in traces left by the most prosperous period of sheep farming. The investments made by the great sheep farmers of the time allowed construction of important religious and civil buildings. In the centre of the village with its characteristic close-packed houses, particularly worthy of note are the parish church of Santa Maria della Valle dating back to the 13th century and the churches of Santa Maria di Costantinopoli (15th century) and Sant’Antonio Abate, with a portal from 1596.

Wandering through the narrow streets and alleyways, under the stone arches and among the shops, goldsmiths’ ateliers and bobbin lace makers at work, you come to the Sarracco Fountain with its four sculpted masks, known in the village as the Re (King), Regina (Queen), Zoccolante (Farrier) and Cappuccino (Capuchin Friar). Not far from the centre of Scanno, on the shores of the beautiful heart-shaped lake created after a huge landslide dammed the waters of the Tasso river, stands the Madonna del Lago Sanctuary dating from 1697.

In addition to its unique artistic and cultural heritage, Scanno is also an excellent starting point to explore the northern side of the Park, enabling cycling enthusiasts to immerse themselves in one of the wildest and most solitary areas of the Apennines, together with the Sagittario Valley. An e-bike adventure amidst history and nature through some of the region’s most fascinating villages characterised by the grandeur of their mountains.

Visiting

Guide languages

English
Italiano
Day 1: Abruzzo, Scanno
Day 2: Scanno
Day 3: Scanno, L´Aquila
  • Guide and organisation
  • Professional indemnity insurance
  • Hotel accommodation
  • Dinner and breakfast
  • Internal transfers
  • E-bike rental
  • Admission to wellness area
  • All lunches
  • Accident insurance
  • Extras and personal expenses

Special Notes:

The tour will start when a minimum of 4 participants is reached. 

Single quote and child rate on request.


The e-bike itinerary offers magnificent views of Lake Scanno, one of Abruzzo’s most picturesque lakes, famous for its heart shape.

The medieval village of Scanno welcomes us with its cobbled streets and stone houses. Here you can discover the ancient tradition of gold working and local crafts, take a break in one of the characteristic small squares and enjoy the view of the surrounding forests.

Crossing the picturesque Sagittario Gorge by e-bike is a unique experience. With its steep walls, this natural canyon offers a spectacular environment and safe shelter for a number of species no longer present elsewhere. The route offers panoramic viewpoints over the Gole del Sagittario Nature Reserve.


Accommodation is offered in double rooms in a characteristic family-run hotel. Accommodation is on a double basis in a characteristic family-run hotel. The cuisine is rich in local products, including first courses such as Sagne e fagioli, Maccheroni alla chitarra and Cazzellitti con le foglie. Dairy products are made with sheep’s milk from local pastures. In addition to the classic Pecorino cheese, there are more specific products such as black-skinned ricotta cheese, Gregoriano cheese and sheep milk Capriccio cheese. For those with a sweet tooth, there are Mostaccioli, Amaretti biscuits and the famous Pan dell’Orso.

Lunches are not included, so each morning there will be an opportunity to buy a packed lunch from local shops and bakeries so we can make the most of our days in nature to observe wildlife.

Requests for vegetarian, vegan or special dietary requirements can be accommodated, so please remember to indicate these preferences when booking.