 Donkey Hiking
 In the past there were lots of donkeys in Abruzzo, because the people used to use them for their work. Today the donkeys have almost disappeared, because of the tractors and the other machines that help the farmers. We want to awaken the old traditions of using donkeys.
The donkey is a very gentle animal: it will be the perfect companion for your walk in the amazing scenery of Abruzzo.
It's a new pleasure of hiking: you walk without hurry and the donkey will carry your gear. If you have kids and they are tired they can ride on the donkey for a little while - and the kids will love the donkey!
Take at least 3 days for your donkey-hiking-trip: On the first day we'll explain everything to you and you can try a little walk around the village - but it's not difficult.
After that you can leave for your trip - we can plan the trip indvidually like you prefer it: you can return in the evening to Fontecchio or you can go for 2 or 3 days with the donkey and sleep on a farm, in a lonesome cottage in the mountains or also in a tent. If there are no shops around we'll prepare you a lunch-bag.
Just let us know about your wishes and we can organize a trip for you.
Feel free to ask for dates and prices (depending on number of partecipants, period and length of your trip).
More information:
info@abruzzomio.de
OUR DONKEYS
   
Mathilda |
Pauline and Annabell |
Tommie |
Mona |
EXAMPLE: 5-day donkey hiking in the Sirente-Velino Regional Park
1st day: Goriano Valli - Rifugio Lago di Tempra (about 3km)
You walk up to the Monte Sirente and you sleep in a mountain cabin withour electricity and bathroom - absolute silence and near to the night sky
2nd day: Lago di Tempra - Fontecchio (about 11km)
You walk along the beautiful high plateau at the foot of the Monte Sirente where you can explore an old sheperd's village with little stone houses. Then you walk on mule trails down to the village of Fontecchio o San Pio di Fontecchio where you will sleep in nice apartments or B&B
3rd day: Fontecchio - Caporciano (about 8km)
Through woods and over hills you walk to Bominaco where you can visit one of the most beautiful churches in Abruzzo: San Pellegrino. There ist also the ruin of an old castle in Bominaco. Your place to sleep is a nice agriturismo in Caporciano where you can taste typical regional dishes.
4th day: Caporciano - San Lorenzo (about 11km)
On gently inclined paths you reach the little mountain church San Erasmo. From here you can see all the highest mountain tops of the region: Gran Sasso, Majella e Sirente. Then you go down to San Lorenzo. Here you sleep in a little hotel with restaurant and swimming pool.
5th day: Along the river Aterno you walk back to Goriano Valli. On the way you see a roman bridge and the medieval defence tower of Goriano.
The whole trip on google maps:
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