Ski Mountaineering to Monte Rapina
Excursion price
€ 360
The ski mountaineering excursion to Mount Rapina is one of the most thrilling itineraries that can be done in the Majella National Park. A not particularly demanding path developing within very scenic environments. The path travels wide slopes that allow a comfortable ascent and a super fun and scenic ski ride.
- Mount Rapina, Majella
- 6 hours
- Medium difficulty
- Presence of nearby refreshment point
- Maximum number of participants
- Suitable for adults and boys
Information about the ski mountaineering excursion to Mount Rapina in the Majella National Park
From the little village of San Nicolao the path goes all the way to ford Guado Sant'Antonio from where, righ by Colle del Lettuccio, the excursion starts.
Skis on shoulder, the hikers will climb fast and they will reach a ridge, at an elevation of 1100 meters, from where they will put their skis on and they will head east. The hikers will enter into the impluvium that, with an easy climb, will lead them to Rifugio Barrasso. Through the mice little wood of Fratta Tonna, then, the path gets to a scenic terrace on which, as an option, the excursion can come to an end. To reach the summit the hikers will have to cross the terrace and overcome the last stretch.
The marvelous descent ski ride takes place through the climb route. As an alternative, it is possible to go down through the couloirs of the "Fraticello Martuccio" area and reach the old asphalt street of Macerepiane that leads to the starting point.
The ski mountaineering exscursion to Mount Monte Rapina is rated as MS (mid grade skier). It starts from an elevation of 900 meters and it reaches an elevation of 2027 meters covering a 1200 meter elevation gap. The path during the descent mostly faces north.
Price of ski mountaineering excursion to Mount Rapina 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 Mount Rapina in the Majella National Park
- Meeting point On the day of your excursion, meet your guide at:
Da Rondinella
Contrada San Nicolao
65023 Caramanico Terme - PE - Meeting time 8.30 am
- Geographic coordinates 42°09'05.9"N 14°01'03.8"E
- Transfer There are 10 minutes transfer 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 excursion to Mount Rapina in the Majella National Park, 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.
