The Gran Sasso of Italy

The Gran Sasso of Italy is the highest mountain in Abruzzo in the continental Apennines, with its imposing peaks that reach an altitude of 2,912 m a.s.l. such as the Corno Grande. Also known as the Tibet of Europe, the Gran Sasso hosts the Campo Imperatore plateau, a land inhabited by various animal species such as the chamois and the ibex and enriched, in some seasons of the year, by the colorful colors of the plant species, like flowers and plants.

The Gran Sasso is a protected environmental area inserted within the institution of the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, considered the third protected nature reserve within the Italian territory.

Also protected are the splendid towns, castles and small medieval villages that enliven this area, such as Assergi, Santo Stefano di Sessanio and Calascio, the latter guardian of the beautiful Rocca located on a rocky outcrop, also the protagonist of film sets such as the Nome della Rose. An area rich in history and traditions, linked both to agriculture but also to food and wine culture and ancient crafts. A magical place from which it is possible to admire a varied landscape that extends from the high mountains to the blue of the sea.