Ski Mountaineering to Monte Amaro, Rava della Giumenta Bianca
Excursion price
€ 360
The ski mountaineering to Monte Amaro, through the Rava della Giumenta Bianca, or "Direttissima", is one of the most spectacular and fun ski mountaineering itineraries in the area of the Majella and in all the Appennino Centrale Range.
The “Direttissima” (Direct), or Rava della Giumenta Bianca, is a consolidated classic hike in the Majella National Park, among the most popular and sought after. The very good exposure and the often abundant snow make this an incredibly rewarding hike. It is the fastest and most direct path to reach the summit of Monte Amaro, at an elevation of 2793 meters.
- Monte Amaro, Majella
- 6 hours
- Medium difficulty
- No refreshment point
- Maximum number of participants
- Suitable for adults and boys
Information about the ski mountaineering to Monte Amaro in Majella
The ski mountaineering to Monte Amaro through the Rava della Giumenta Bianca, or "Direttissima", in the Majella National Park, starts from Passo San Leonardo, at an elevation of 1282 metrrs.
Through a moat the path leads to a wooded hump. As they keep going east among clearings and beech scrubs, the hikers will go up among the trees towards the evident couloir of the Rava della Giumenta Bianca. Entering the Rava, in the woods in the beginning, the path goes up through the slide that, steeper and steeper, climbs getting slightly narrower before widening up again. Going out of the Rava through a nice little col the path looks out on the solitary and evocative valley Valle di Femmina Morta.
From the col a last stretch through the south side of the wide hump of the summit of Monte Amaro leads to the Cross, at an elevation of 2793 meters. On the summit bivouac Bivacco Pelino offers shelter from the wind and from the bad weather.
The very beautiful ski ride can take place through the climb route or through the steep little couloirs that go down west of the summit through the funnel of the high part of the Rava.
The ski mountaineering to Monte Amaro through the Rava della Giumenta Bianca, or "Direttissima" can be done in about five/six hours. The descent features a 1530 meter elevation loss. It is rated as BSA (good ski mountaineer) and OSA (very good ski mountaineer) in the little couloirs of the descending variations and it features some stretches with mountaineering issues. The path faces west and it features slopes with declivities up to 35°/40°
Price of ski mountaineering to Monte Amaro in the Majella National Park
€ 360 - Price up to 2 persons
€ 390 - Price up to 3 persons
€ 420 - Price up to 4 persons
Where to meet your mountain guide for a ski mountaineering to Monte Amaro in Majella
- Meeting point On the day of your excursion, meet your guide at:
Passo San Leonardo
SR. 487
67030 Pacentro - AQ - Meeting time 8.30 am
- Geographic coordinates 42°04'23.9"N 14°01'47.8"E
- Transfer There are no transfers from the meeting point to the excursion site.
What to bring
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Skis
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Ski boots
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Telescopic poles
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Skins
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Ski crampons
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Crampons
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Mountaineering ax
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Avalanche kit
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Avalanche backpack
What you need to know
- Participants Anyone over the age of 16, with an adequate level of training and fitness, can participate in this experience.
- Under 18 Minors under the age of 18, if unaccompanied, require a waiver of liability from the parent or guardian of the child, that must be given to the guide before the excursion begins.
- Equipment Remember to bring the minimum required equipment for the activity. If you do not own the equipment let us know, we will provide it for you, if available or for hire.
- Reservation The reservation for this experience is individual, with a dedicated mountain guide. It may be reserved for a number of participants no greater than the maximum number allowed.
- Excursion price The price shown is for the excursion with the dedicated mountain guide and possible transfer using the guide's private vehicle. It is valid for individual reservations for a number of participants that does not exceed the maximum number allowed.
- Safety The mountain guide may cancel or suspend the excursion or change the itinerary if minimum safety conditions are not guaranteed. Please view the terms.
- Moderate terms of cancellation The terms of cancellation and change for this experience are moderate. Please view the terms.
How to reserve your mountain guide
To book the ski mountaineering to Monte Amaro through the Rava della Giumenta Bianca, or "Direttissima", with a mountain guide, you must send a request that provides and specifies your contact information, the number of participants and the date/period in which you wish to take the excursion.
We will respond immediately to confirm the availability of the guide, the deadline, if any, to confirm the option for the reservation, methods of payment, characteristics and organization of the activity.
Once the reservation is confirmed, we will send you the receipt and the presentation voucher with the details of the service, the name of the mountain guide or the mountaineering school, and all the contact information.
