Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park
Beech forests and Apennine peaks, home to the Marsican brown bear, in central Italy
Beech forest covers about two thirds of this Apennine park, rising to the peaks of the Monti della Meta. It shelters the Marsican brown bear, the Italian wolf and the Abruzzo chamois, and is the oldest park in the Apennine Mountains.
Things to do
- On footTrek among the Monti della Meta, where Petroso reaches 2,249 metres
- On footWalk the old-growth beech forests in the northern part of the park
- WildlifeGo bird watching for golden eagles soaring over the central areas
- In the snowSki cross-country or alpine in winter, or cycle and ride horses in the park