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L'Aquila
Capestrano

Santo Stefano di Sessanio – View of Campo Imperatore loop from Capestrano

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Italy
Abruzzo
L'Aquila
Capestrano

Santo Stefano di Sessanio – View of Campo Imperatore loop from Capestrano

Hard

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Santo Stefano di Sessanio – View of Campo Imperatore loop from Capestrano

04:39

85.0km

1,790m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

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Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga

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91 m

Capestrano Castle

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Capestrano Castle dates back to the 15th century and was rebuilt in the 20th century. Capestrano is also famous for its Warrior of Capestrano: it is a statue dating back …

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17.6 km

On the road that connects Calascio to Castel del Monte you can enjoy excellent views. From Calascio, Castel del Monte is easily identifiable, located at 1340m a.s.l.

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22.4 km

The road that connects Santo Stefano di Sessanio to Calascio crosses the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park. This road is narrow at times but offers sensational panoramas.

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24.3 km

Santo Stefano di Sessanio

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Santo Stefano di Sessanio is part of the Club of the most beautiful villages in Italy and is among the most evocative of the Gran Sasso National Park.
The village …

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37.7 km

View of Campo Imperatore

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The title of the highlight is truly appropriate, a truly breathtaking place.

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41.7 km

Campo Imperatore Junction

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The Apennines of central Italy are fabulous.

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43.7 km

Lake Pietranzoni

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Laghetto Pietranzoni, located in the heart of the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, offers one of the most iconic views of the Corno Grande, the highest peak of the Apennines.

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85.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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77.8 km

7.19 km

100 m

Surfaces

85.1 km

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