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MIN 2 PEOPLE MAX 50 PEOPLE

THE WATER ROUTE, EXCURSION FOR FAMILIES

WHAT WILL YOU DO :

The Water Route is a family-friendly excursion, perfect for spending a day outdoors with your loved ones.
The itinerary starts from the Celestinian Hermitage of Our Lady of the Altar in Palena, a wonderful place rich in history, religiosity and mysticism.

The route is almost entirely in a beech forest. The abundance of drinking water sources and springs along the route makes this trail an ideal place to refresh during hot summer periods and makes it a hiking destination suitable for all ages.

The springs serve as a support for an extensive area of high altitude pastures, were used for hundreds of years by the shepherds of Maiella to water their flocks on the green meadows of Monte Porrara.

The name "The Way of the Water" comes precisely from the movement of shepherds and their flocks from the village of Palena to the high altitude pastures of the Tocchito Source. During this movement they pass through the water sources, which are essential for their animals' sustenance.

TRIP DETAILS

After a brief presentation of the itinerary and equipment check we will prepare for the start of the activity.

First destination of the day is the Breccio Spring, not far from the starting point; it will offer us a beautiful stop from which we will start again in the direction of the beech.

On the path we will meet three magnificent high-altitude sources: Source of Breccio, Source of Tocchito and the most known Acqua Solfa, from which surface the sulphurous waters, which according to popular tradition would have magical and healing properties. In modern times this particular water is known for its beneficial properties and is used in spas all over the world for the care and beauty of the body.

We will cross the beech forest in a westerly direction, we will discover the places where the shepherds lived with their flocks and we will see the remains of small pastoral farms.

We will leave the beech and cross wide high altitude pastures to reach the Source of Tocchito, the highest point of our excursion; about 1500 meters above sea level. Once at the source we will make a short stop and then start the descent towards the Fonte dell'Acqua Solfa.

We will return to the forest and after a few minutes walk we will meet on our way the Source of Solfa Water, the last source of our itinerary.

We will leave for a long road that will take us back to the cars.

Duration: 2 hours
Distance: 4.5 km
Difficulty: Intermediate

- Trekking boot mandatory
- Pets not allowed
- Family friendly, recommended for children from 8 years

Recommended equipment: The

- Trekking clothing
- Long trousers
- Water and packed lunch

** For groups of 4 to 20 people please contact us for a reserved price***

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