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"