Gran Sasso (Campo Imperatore), Italy

Gran Sasso Campo Imperatore

A high plateau nicknamed 'Little Tibet' below the Apennines' highest peak.

  • Jun–Oct
  • Best by car
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Gran Sasso

Day 1

  1. MorningDrive up to the Campo Imperatore plateau.
  2. AfternoonHike towards the Corno Grande, or walk the plateau among wild horses.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the stone village of Santo Stefano di Sessanio.

Day 2

Visit the castle ruin of Rocca Calascio.

What to eat

Arrosticini, lamb skewers grilled on the roadside.

Local tips

Make the most of Gran Sasso

Beat the crowds

Summer weekends bring visitors. Weekdays are calm.

Best photo spot

The wide plateau of Campo Imperatore with the peaks behind it.

Getting there

Easiest by car from L'Aquila.

Don't miss nearby

The medieval villages of Santo Stefano di Sessanio and Rocca Calascio.

Good to know

The road over the plateau closes in winter. The castle of Rocca Calascio is a famous film location.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Gran Sasso

Getting there

  • Abruzzo Airport (PSR)50 km away
  • Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)105 km away
  • Rome105 km away
  • Perugia120 km away

A car is the easiest way to get here and to see the area around it. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeJun–Oct
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereBest by car
Stay1 night
CountryItaly

Questions

Gran Sasso: good to know

Is Gran Sasso worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. A high plateau nicknamed 'Little Tibet' below the Apennines' highest peak.

How many days do you need in Gran Sasso?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Gran Sasso?

The best time to visit is Jun to Oct. Summer weekends bring visitors. Weekdays are calm.

How do you get to Gran Sasso?

The nearest airport is Abruzzo Airport (PSR), about 50 km away. Easiest by car from L'Aquila.

What is there to see near Gran Sasso?

Nearby hidden places include Rome (106 km), Lake Bracciano (120 km) and Civita di Bagnoregio (120 km).

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