The ski mountaineering excursion to Mount Camicia in the Gran Sasso massif is a very scenic and rewarding itinerary. It is one of the most appreciated and popular paths in the Apennines Range. It offers breath taking views and a climb within an evocative and spectacular environment. The descent ski ride, possible through two paths, is particularly fun and it leaves priceless memories.

  • Mount Camicia, Gran Sasso
  • 5 hours
  • Medium difficulty
  • No refreshment point
  • Maximum number of participants
  • Suitable for adults only

Information about the ski mountaineering excursion to Mount Camicia

The ski mountaineering excursion to Mount Camicia, from I Caldai through Colle del Paginone, starts going up the street to the Lignite mine. From the cross road by the Mucciante refreshment point the path climbs up through valley Valle della Macina that skirts the mountain’s slopes all the way to the Caldai area from where, with a short climb, the hikers will get to the ruins of the lignite mine.

The itinerary, then, starts climbing through a narrow valley before popping out at an elevation of about 2050 meters where the slope gets wide and regular. With no obligated path the path gets under the summit and it reaches the main ridge that shortly leads to the summit, at an elevation o 2564 meters.

The marvelous descent ski ride can take place through the climb route or through an interesting variation that leads west towards Fonte Comune and through a couloir rutted by morainic lines.

The ski mountaineering excursion to Mount Camicia is rated as BS (good skier). It starts from an elevation of 1700 meters and it reaches an elevation of 2564 meters for a 900 meter elevation gap. The path during the descent mostly faces south-west.

Price of ski mountaineering excursion to Mount Camicia

€ 330 - Price up to 2 persons

€ 360 - Price up to 3 persons

€ 390 - Price up to 4 persons

Where to meet your mountain guide for a ski mountaineering to Mount Camicia

  • Meeting point On the day of your excursion, meet your guide at:
    Ristoro Mucciante
    Loc. Fonte Vetica - SS 17bis
    67023 Castel del Monte - AQ
  • Meeting time 8.30 am
  • Geographic coordinates 42°24'26.1"N 13°44'42.5"E
  • Transfer There are no transfers from the meeting point to the excursion site.

What to bring

  • Skis
  • Ski boots
  • Telescopic poles
  • Skins
  • Ski crampons
  • Crampons
  • Avalanche kit
  • Avalanche backpack

What you need to know

  • 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 to Mount Camicia in the Gran Sasso Massif, 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.