There’s a particular satisfaction in spending a day out walking knowing that you didn’t use a private car in the process. And if you live in Sulmona or are based there for a while then it is very achieveable. The Sulmona valley has a well-established public transport network and a walking holiday here for a … Continue reading "Public Transport in the Sulmona Valley – A User Guide"

When you download a walk from our catalogue two files are copied to your device (your smartphone, tablet, laptop etc…):  a document which is a description of the walk, containing formatted text and images, in the portable document format (pdf)  a text file which is a list of the sequential route waypoints, each defined as GPS … Continue reading "GPX Files and What To Do With Them"

It’s often the first thing to consider about an area for a walking trip. When’s a good time in the year to go? I’m asked the question quite a lot about the Sulmona Valley, so here’s an expanded version of what I say! The first thing to know about are the seasons. Assuming you’re not … Continue reading "When to Walk in the Sulmona Valley"

Hi! Our website is mostly about the collection, publishing and downloading of descriptions of walks in the Sulmona Valley area. So, let’s begin there… We started with the idea of building an electronic library of walks we have enjoyed over the past 11 years in our lovely corner of Abruzzo – at least 20 to … Continue reading "How to Use this Website!"

In recent weeks I’ve spent several days in the Morrone massif and have seen, up close, how the mountain is recovering after the significant wildfires that broke out across it last August. Anyone who witnessed those flames sweeping through the forest and grassland will not be surprised to know that the damage has been significant. … Continue reading "Monte Morrone after the Fires"

Well, we’ve been busy this past couple of months – planning, walking, writing and publishing. I’m very pleased that we have reached our half-way route publication target with a couple of weeks to spare. Hooray! There are now 10 walks completed and available for download from the catalogue on the Sulmona Valley Walks website. Check … Continue reading "Route Publication Hits 50% Target"

Hello Sulmona Valley Walkers! Well, it’s Easter and you have no doubt been wondering how the Sulmona Valley Walks website is progressing! Here’s an update for you… I have recently completed writing the 2nd Edition of my guidebook, “Walking in Abruzzo”, which is now with the publisher, Cicerone. It will be edited and laid out … Continue reading "News from the Sulmona Valley"

Sulmona Valley Walks is a new website being constructed by local guidebook author, Stuart Haines. It will feature a range of detailed route descriptions for gentle amblers to mountain hikers to enjoy in and around the Sulmona Valley. The descriptions and GPS waypoint files can be bought and downloaded for printing or use on a … Continue reading "New website dedicated to walking in the Valle Peligna"