Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
only) on the wolf and its role in myth and literature, as well as an extensive photo gallery
that will help you identify everything from rare orchids to chamois. Try to spot the two
wolves who regularly trot through their large enclosure at the free
Area Faunistica del Lupo
behind the museum. To see a rare lynx follow the signs to the
Area Faunistica delle Lince
.
Hiking opportunities abound, whether you want to go it alone or with an organised
group. There are numerous outfits offering guided excursions, including
Ecotur
( 0863
91 27 60;
www.ecotur.org
;
Via Piave 9, Pescasseroli)
, which organises treks, bike rides and vari-
ous other excursions.
Between May and October, the
Centro Ippico Vallecupa
( 0863 91 04 44;
www.agriturismomaneggiovallecupa.it
; Via della Difesa, Pescasseroli; rides 1hr/full day €20/80)
offers
guided horse rides in the park.
Sleeping & Eating
Albergo Antico Borga La Torre
( 0864 89 01 21;
www.albergolatorre.com
;
Via Castello 3, Civitella Alfedena; s €30-40, d €45-60;
)
Housed in an atmospheric 18th-century
palazzo
in Civitella Alfedena's medieval
centre, this attractive and spotless hotel is popular with hikers. It also runs a small restaur-
ant serving hot, fortifying food, after which the owner might treat you to his homemade
and eye-wateringly strong
digestivo
.
HOTEL
€
B&B La Sosta
( 0863 91 60 57; Via Marsicana 17, Opi; per person €25; )
This delightful B&B on the main
road below Opi is run with passionate care by a hospitable elderly couple. There are six
very clean, smart rooms, a sunny terrace, and excellent access to the nearby mountains.
The breakfasts are quite special too, with cakes and lashings of homemade jam. Excellent
value.
B&B
€
Campeggio Wolf
(
CAMPGROUND
€
May-Sep)
This camp-
0864 89 03 60; Via Sotto i Cerri, Civitella Alfedena; camping €13-16.50;
ground is a fairly simple affair but has free hot showers.
Il Duca degli Abruzzi
( 0863 91 10 75;
www.pescasseroli.net/ducadegliabruzzi/
; Piazza Duca degli Abruzzi, Pescasseroli;
meals €25)
This handsome hotel-restaurant is located on a quiet square in the
centro storico
RESTAURANT
€€
