Surroundings

Ideal for

The lodge is ideal for people who enjoy an active and experiential stay.

Activities

By staying in Otium-casadegliescursionisti you can enjoy:

Hiking (if you need a guide we will be happy to help you);
Snowshoeing (if you need a guide we will be happy to help you);
Ski touring (if you need a guide we will be happy to help you);
Mountain biking (if you need a guide we will be happy to help you);
Sport climbing in the cliffs of the gorges;
Canoeing on the river Tirino with Il Bosso association;
Horseback riding in the park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise;

Discounts and preferential rates

For some of these activities, our guests can receive discounts or preferential rates. When booking, please remember to indicate the activities chosen and we will send you the discount coupon.

San Domenico lake Gorges of Sagittarius Cocullo San Domenico Gran Sasso mountain Scanno lake and small village

Hiking

If you are a hiking enthusiast, the lodge is strategically situated close to unforgettable hikes. Some of these are:

These are just a few of the hiking trails accessible from Castrovalva or just a couple of minutes away. If requested by our guests, Vanessa will be happy to prepare a detailed itinerary of the most suitable trails or suggest others.

Day tours

If you prefer a more “cultural” experience or simply include a day to visit the beauty of Abruzzo, the lodge is located in one of the most attractive areas of the region. The highway being a 10-minute drive away makes it fast and easy to reach other fascinating places in the region, for example:

Sulmona, la Madonna che scappa (typical event) and the jousting tournament;
The Morrone Abbey, the hermitage of St. Onofrio and the shrine of Ercole Curino;
Villalago and Scanno lake;
Villetta Barrea and the National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise;
The archaeological site of Alba Fucens;
Celano, the Gorge and its castle;
Aielli, the murales and the stars observatory;
Pacentro and the Maiella mountain;
Pettorano sul Gizio and Pescocostanzo;
Campo Imperatore and the villages of Baronia;
Fontecchio, the Stiffe Caves and the Subequana Valley;
Peltuinum, Bominaco and Navelli;
L'Aquila;
Pescara and the seaside;
The Trabocchi Coast.

These are just a couple of places that you can visit from Castrovalva. If requested by our guests, Vanessa will be happy to prepare a detailed itinerary.

Accommodations for sportive purposes

You can also stay at the lodge if you are an athlete participating in the following sports competitions:

We can also arrange Transfer service upon request.