The Pilato glacier and the lake with living fossils

The meeting point will be in Castelluccio di Norcia, where you’ll need your own means of transport to reach Forca di Presta, which will be the real starting point on our excursion.

From Forca di Presta we will begin to climb the ridge of Monte Vettore along a path of rare beauty on the peaks that dominate the Umbria-Marche Apennines, from where the view seems endless. This trek will not only be stunningly beautiful and exciting, but will challenge you and level of your fitness, with its 14-km length and 700-metre climb.

We will first reach the Zioli mountain shelter and then, immediately after the last demanding climb, arrive at the Laghi di Pilato, which seems to have dug a hole out right on the summit of monte Vettore. Today, these lakes are where one of the largest Pleistocene glaciers in the Apennines once stood. The sight of them will amaze you, but that won’t be the real surprise: you’ll discover they are inhabited by a creature of ancient origins, a tiny crustacean that is considered a real living fossil, having managed to withstand the passage of various eras to survive to the present day. This unforgettable excusion will fill you with awe and wonder as you behold nature at its most sublime.

The descent will be via Forca Viola, and then on to Capanna Ghezzi before returning to Castelluccio.

Plan

1
Briefing

h. 09:30
2
First part of the trail

h. 09:40
3
Lunch break

h. 13:00
4
Second part of the trail

h. 14:00

Recommended clothing

For this activity we recommend comfortable clothing that does not restrict your freedom of movement.
Bring a windcheater/anorak with you, even if the activity takes place in the summer months.
We recommend you wear trekking footwear.

We also recommend you bring:
– A comfortable backpack suitable for cycling/walking
– A warm sweater, such as a technical sports shir, for sudden drops in temperature
– A change of clothes (especially socks) in case of sudden rain
– Hat with a sun visor
– Warm hat
– Gloves
– Sunscreen.

Included

Expert guide

Not included

No other equipment is included, so you will need to equip yourself with whatever accessories you feel necessary, such as walking sticks, sunglasses, binoculars, etc.

Time

The activity will last about 6,5 hours, including small stops. However, the duration may vary depending on the pace of the group and the need to take fewer or more breaks.

Languages

Italian
English

When

You can enjoy this experience only from 15/5 to 15/10.

Children

This activity is not allowed for children under the age of 14 years.

Pet policy

Pets are generally allowed, if easily managed. We invite you to liaise with our staff to check whether you can bring along your four-legged friend.

Requirements

To do this activity it is essential to have a good level of physical fitness and to be in good health.

Additional information

This activity includes a lunch break, so we advise you to bring a packed lunch or to select the option ‘packed lunch’ so that we can provide it for you. Don’t forget to tell us about any allergies, intolerances or other special dietary needs: we will be happy to adapt your lunch to your needs.
We strongly advise you to bring a camera to take photos of the spectacle of nature that will appear before you.

Important

This activity can only be undertaken in favourable weather conditions, which will be evaluated by our partner and confirmed 48 hours in advance. In case of poor weather conditions we will immediately contact you and propose an alternative activity or a refund of the price paid.
This activity is subject to our operators’ availability. We have a large selection of collaborators capable of leading this activity, but if on the day you selected we do not have operators availabile, we will immediately, or in any case within 48 hours of booking, suggest an alternative activity you might wish to do or the choice of receiving a full refund of the price paid.
The times shown in the program are indicative and may vary according to your requests or those of the other participants in the group. These are always and in any case previously agreed with our staff or with the guide.

Data sheet

Ropa

Se recomienda llevar ropa cómoda

Gorro abrigado

Gorra con visera

Zapatos de senderismo

Una muda de ropa (especialmente calcetines)

Anorak

Guantes

Mochila cómoda para caminar

Un jersey gordito, tipo maillot técnico

Protector solar

Incluido

Guía experto

No está incluido

No se incluye el equipamiento, por lo que tendrás que traer todos los accesorios que consideres necesarios, como bastones, gafas de sol, prismáticos, etc.

Todo aquello que no se indique bajo el epígrafe «qué está incluido».

Duración

La actividad durará unas 6,5 horas, incluyendo pequeñas paradas. La duración, sin embargo, puede variar dependiendo del ritmo del grupo y de la necesidad de tomar más o menos descansos.

Idiomas

Italiano

Inglés

Cuando

Puedes vivir esta experiencia solo del15/5 al 15/10.

Requisitos

Buena forma física y gozar de buena salud.

Apropiado para niños.

Cuando estén acompañados por sus padres.

Adecuado sólo para mayores de 15 años

Se admiten animales

Si se portan bien

Te aconsejamos que avises a nuestro personal en cuanto al acompañamiento de tu amigo peludo.

Información adicional

Esta actividad incluye una pausa para almorzar, por lo que te recomendamos que traigas un almuerzo o selecciones la opción «almuerzo» extra para que nosotros te lo podamos proporcionar. No olvides informarnos de cualquier alergia, intolerancia u otras dietas especiales, estaremos encantados de adaptar el almuerzo a tus necesidades.

Recomendamos encarecidamente que traigas una cámara para inmortalizar el espectáculo que tendrás frente a ti.

Importante

Esta actividad sólo se puede realizar bajo condiciones climáticas favorables, las cuales serán evaluadas por el guía y confirmadas 48 horas antes de la excursión. Si las condiciones meteorológicas no son las ideales, nos pondremos en contacto contigo inmediatamente en un plazo de 48 horas y te ofreceremos una alternativa o un reembolso del precio.

Esta actividad está sujeta a la disponibilidad de nuestros guías. Tenemos una gran selección de operadores cualificados para esta actividad, pero si en el día seleccionado no hay ninguno disponible, te ofreceremos inmediatamente, o en un máximo de 48 horas después de la reserva, una actividad alternativa o la opción de recibir un reembolso del precio de la experiencia.

Los horarios indicados en el programa son orientativos y pueden variar en función de tus preferencias o de las de otros participantes, siempre y cuando esté acordado con nuestro personal o con el guía.

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