This
natural itinerary includes the visit to
the National Park of Abruzzo and in particolar
the visit of the lake of Scanno and the
visit of the lake of Villalago.
Abruzzo National Park
In the park or close by we can find several
natural lakes such as: Lake Vivo, Lake
Pantaniello and the Lake of Scanno, not
forgetting the artificial basins of Barrea
and the Montagna Spaccata. The Park is
inhabited by bears, chamois, wolves, deer
and roe-deer.
In the park or close by we can find several
natural lakes such as:
Lake Vivo, Lake Pantaniello and the Lake
of Scanno, not forgetting the artificial
basins of Barrea and the Montagna Spaccata.
The Park is inhabited by bears,
chamois, wolves, deer
and roe-deer.
(Park, 1500 mt).
Lake of Scanno
Perched on a spur in the middle of the
Sagittario Valley, one of the most beautiful
areas in L'Aquila province, it is a tourist
resort for summer and winter sports; tourists
are offered leisure facilities, natural
beauties and art, folklore, handicraft
(goldsmith's and pillow lace's art). (Scanno,
1100 mt).
The blocking up of the river Tasso because
of a landslip that slid down Mount Genzana
originated the lake, fed by the above-mentioned
river.
You can enjoy the lake especially in summer.
There you can visit the church
St Maria dell' Annunziata. In
the several small but well-equipped beaches
you can go for a swim, hire pedalos, windsurfs,
canoes, deckchairs and sunshades.
Scanno is one of the most beautiful and
equipped winter tourist resort in Central
and Southern Italy. It has two ski centres
that can meet skiers' requirements thanks
to extremely modern skilifts and well-kept
ski slopes for cross-country skiing.
Scanno, 1100 mt.
Saint Domenico in Villalago
Coming from Sulmona and going through
the charming gorges of the Sagittario
Valley you have an unexpected view of
Villalago, perched on Mount Argoneta.
You are amazed by its houses lying in
line on precipices, by its lakes, especially
Lake Scanno, by its beauty and size, by
St Domenico Lake, whose waters are clear
and green, a favourite destination for
trout fishermen. There you can
visit St
Domenico hermitage, an ancient
monastery devoted to St Pietro.
The Saint spent there an indefinite time
at the beginning of the XI century.
Villalago, 800 mt.
