Join Ecotur for an unforgettable wildlife journey in Italy’s Apennines, where you’ll track rare bears and experience mountain wilderness like never before.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
7 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness level recommended; some walking over uneven terrain
Wildlife
History
The Apennines have supported human life for millennia, with local legends tied to mountain spirits.
Conservation
Ecotur prioritizes minimal impact, promoting habitat preservation and responsible wildlife viewing.
Ecotur
Join Ecotur for an unforgettable wildlife journey in Italy’s Apennines, where you’ll track rare bears and experience mountain wilderness like never before.
Ecotur is a Pescasseroli-based guide service specializing in wildlife observation and interpretive hikes within Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo. Focused on responsible, small-group experiences, Ecotur leads trips that prioritize respect for wildlife, habitat protection, and authentic natural encounters. The company organizes a variety of day and multi-day outings including dedicated bearwatching excursions for the Marsican brown bear, wolf-focused weekends, evening wolf-tracking walks, and interpretive hikes through UNESCO-recognized beech forests.
Guides use field knowledge to locate animal signs, explain local ecology, and present cultural connections such as the Arteparco installations in the beech woods featured in the film "La Volpe e la bambina." Many trips include interpretive stops along trails like the Vallone Lampazzo-Cicerana and the Scerto stream in the Riserva Integrale della Camosciara. Selected weekend programs offer an overnight stay at Ecorifugio della Cicerana, providing a rustic refuge experience and local seasonal meals.
Ecotur operates from Pescasseroli in Abruzzo and works within the regulations of Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo. Activities are designed for varied fitness levels: easy evening treks, full-day wildlife tracking, and multi-day refuge stays. Emphasis is placed on minimizing disturbance to wildlife, following park rules, and delivering informative, safe excursions that connect visitors to the unique biodiversity and landscapes of the central Apennines.
Base Location
Pescasseroli, Abruzzo
Gateway to Abruzzo National Park
National Park
Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo
Italy's oldest national park
Tours Offered
7 experiences
Guided wildlife and nature trips
Overnight Option
Ecorifugio della Cicerana
Refuge stay on selected weekends
Choose a day hike, evening wolf walk, or weekend bearwatching stay — dates fill quickly, book early to secure a spot.
Dress in layered clothing
Temperatures can vary significantly in the mountains; layering keeps you comfortable.
Bring binoculars and camera
Enhance your wildlife sightings and capture unforgettable moments.
Stay quiet and patient
Silence and patience increase chances of wildlife observation.
Follow guide instructions carefully
Guides provide crucial safety and observation tips for a rewarding experience.
Warm layered clothing
Keeps you warm during mountain evening hours and in variable weather.
fall-winter
Binoculars
Allows for better wildlife viewing at a distance.
Camera with zoom lens
Capture the stunning mountain scenery and wildlife.
Sturdy hiking boots
Provides support and traction on rugged trails.