Topoguide (en anglais) de l'éditeur Cicerone avec des fiches détaillées pour randonner dans les Abruzzes. Description fournie par l'éditeur :Essential guidebook for walking in the Abruzzo, a wild region of Italy incorporating the Abruzzo, Maiella, and Gran Sasso national parks and the Sirente-Velino regional park. 30 day-walks are described including an ascent of Como Grande, the highest point in Italy outside the Alps. The area is easily reached from the airport at Pescara. Seasons : Most routes are accessible from May until October; summer can be hot but late snows may extend the season till November; spring can be perfect for the lower routes. Centres : Sulmona is central and well located for all parks; L’Aquila is in the north and Castel di Sangro the south. Difficulty : Walks are graded – 1 is a straightforward wander that may involve a climb, 2 is suitable for a fit walker with reasonable experience of the hills and 3 is for those comfortable with mountain conditions, exposure and route finding. Must See : The highest and most remote part of the Apennine mountains of central Italy; rare wildlife; beautiful hilltop villages; tranquil forested valleys; rugged peaks; memorable eating and wonderful walking!