Discovering the wolf

First day
arrival in PESCASSEROLI at 3.00 p.m. meeting with the guide at the Ecotur office. Excursion to the centuries-old wood of the Pescasseroli Defense, habitat of numerous animal species. Transfert to hotel in the late afternoon. Accommodation in the rooms. Dinner and to follow presentation of the program.

Second day

Attempt of wolf watching at sunrise. Breakfast and then an excursion to Cicerana, a very wild place famous for the presence of the wolf to learn about and investigate the centuries-old relationship / conflict between man and wolf. Lunch in a mountain hut. Visit to the Unesco heritage forest of Selva Moricento. Return to the hotel at afternoon. Before dinner short excursion to enjoy the stars and try to listen wolf howl. Dinner and overnight.

Third day

Attempt of wolf watching at sunrise. Breakfast and to follow excursion along Valle del Giovenco to know the habitat, the prey and tracks of the wolf. Packed lunch. Aftrenoon end of activityes and departure.

The program may be changed because of adverse weather conditions or due to particular needs of the participants.

In a family run B&B

Hiking boots, wind jacket (possibly gore-tex) waterproof hooded windbreaker, backpack, water bottle, flashlight, hat and gloves, wool or fleece, sunglasses, long pants and "stacks", sun protection cream, camera, binoculars. During excursions it can be cold so it is recommended to dress in layers.

Appointment in Pescasseroli, Ecotur in Via Piave 9 tel. 0863/912760, arrival at 3.00 p.m.

Highway 24, Rome, Pescara branch to exit Pescina, continue to Pescasseroli. A Pescasseroli you can also get by train to Avezzano (line Rome - Pescara) and bus connection with Pescasseroli or directly by bus from Rome (Piazzale Tiburtina Soc. TUA). For all those who come from the South, the arrival station is Castel di Sangro and then connecting bus to Pescasseroli.