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Cammino nelle Terre Mutate Variant: Castelluccio to Accumoli

S Start: Castelluccio di Norcia · 1,064 m A Finish: Accumoli · 1,285 m

Map and track: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Trail facts

Start
Castelluccio di Norcia · 1,064 m
Finish
Accumoli · 1,285 m
Route
one way
Trail marker
CTM
Municipality
Arquata del Tronto

The Cammino nelle Terre Mutate variant links Castelluccio di Norcia to Accumoli along an 18.4 km trail, at elevations between 1,064 and 1,635 m. It lies in the municipality of Arquata del Tronto. It is not a loop: it starts at one point and ends at another. It corresponds to the "stage 8 variant" of the Cammino nelle Terre Mutate, which runs for more than 250 km from Fabriano to L'Aquila through the Marche, Umbria, Lazio and Abruzzo. The variant is part of that longer itinerary, described on the page about the Cammino nelle Terre Mutate main route.

The starting point is Castelluccio di Norcia, on the hill overlooking the plain below, with the village completely destroyed by the 2016-17 earthquake. The finish is Accumoli, one of the municipalities hit hardest by the 2016-17 earthquakes.

Distance
18.41 km
Elevation gain
+675 m
Elevation loss
−455 m
Lowest point
1,064 m
Highest point
1,635 m
Time
6 h 10 min (estimate)

From the OpenStreetMap track and the Copernicus DEM profile; time is an estimate.

Before you go

Forecast at the start

  1. Today10° / 5°0.1 mmPartly cloudy

Forecast by MET Norway, updated automatically · license CC BY 4.0

Rules and orders: Park website. Snow and avalanches: Meteomont bulletin.

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Elevation profile
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Ascent
675 m
Descent
455 m
Lowest point
1,064 m
Highest point
1,635 m

Elevations: Copernicus DEM GLO-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018.

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Indicative OpenStreetMap track: check the markers and trail conditions on site.

The Cammino nelle Terre Mutate variant route

The variant starts in Castelluccio di Norcia and ends in Accumoli. Along the way it crosses several mountain passes: Forca dei Copelli, Forca dei Pantani, Forca Canapine and Forca Ventosola. Along the trail there are also a mountain hut and a viewpoint.

The first part of the route runs through the southeastern corner of the Sibillini National Park (Monti Sibillini) and almost always overlooks the Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park. The route passes close to the epicenter of the earthquake of August 24, 2016 before reaching Accumoli.

The Terre Mutate are largely open construction sites. There may be unforeseeable problems, impassable trails or sections to bypass. Before setting off, it is best to ask the organizers of the walk for the latest updates and to check the weather. The walk can be followed with the help of GPS tracks, but in many places signs and trail markers are missing.

Cammino nelle Terre Mutate variant: technical data

  • Trail number: CTM
  • Start: Castelluccio di Norcia
  • Finish: Accumoli
  • Route type: linear, not a loop
  • Length: 18.4 km
  • Highest elevation: 1,635 m; lowest elevation: 1,064 m
  • Elevation change: about 680 m
  • Managed by: Associazione di promozione sociale Movimento Tellurico (a nonprofit association)
  • Best period: April to October

The elevation change depends on the direction of travel. For a multi-day trip, the page on multi-day hikes in the Sibillini gathers other itineraries in the Sibillini.

Cammino nelle Terre Mutate variant map

The official website of the walk offers a digital map, with routes for travelers on foot, by mountain bike, by road bike or by camper van. On the website you can choose the stages and download the GPS tracks. Since signage is missing in many places, it is best to download the track before departure.

Points of interest along the Cammino nelle Terre Mutate variant

The most recognizable places are the passes: Forca dei Copelli, Forca dei Pantani, Forca Canapine and Forca Ventosola. There are also a mountain hut and a viewpoint.

The Pantani di Accumoli, reached from Forca Canapine, offer a view with the Monti della Laga to the southeast and the Vettore massif to the northeast. Around Castelluccio, between late May and mid-July, the lentil crops bloom and the plain fills with color.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Cammino nelle Terre Mutate variant start and finish?

It starts in Castelluccio di Norcia and ends in Accumoli, for 18.4 km in total. It is not a loop, so the return needs to be arranged. It lies in the municipality of Arquata del Tronto and is managed by the Associazione di promozione sociale Movimento Tellurico.

What elevations and elevation change does the route have?

The highest elevation is 1,635 m and the lowest 1,064 m. The elevation change is about 680 m. Since the route is linear, the figure depends on the direction of travel.

Is the route always open and marked?

Not always. The Terre Mutate are largely open construction sites, and there may be impassable trails or sections to bypass. In addition, signs and trail markers are missing in many places, so the GPS track is useful. Before setting off, it is best to ask the organizers of the walk for updates.

When is the best time to walk the variant?

The best period runs from April to October. Between late May and mid-July, the lentil crops bloom around Castelluccio. Before setting off, it is wise to check the weather and the condition of the route.

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