The term "foliage" Derives from French and means "foliage". This natural phenomenon, admired in many parts of the world, occurs when tree leaves change color before falling in autumn. Abruzzo, with its temperate climate and vast forests, offers an ideal backdrop for this spectacle of nature. Trees, valleys and leaves in autumn are the undisputed protagonists of the foliage, the period in which the landscapes are tinged with countless shades of yellow, orange and red.
A shower of colored leaves draws new paths and offers warm autumn emotions. The still pleasant temperatures allow for easy excursions and walks in this nature: an ideal subject for photographs and evocative backgrounds.
Between the months of October and November you can admire the gradual change of shades among the branches of our trees: bright brown, deep orange, fiery red, strong yellow.
There are many places in Abruzzo where you can admire this unique phenomenon, from Campo Imperatore, to Rigopiano, Voltigno, the Valle D'Angri, the Sicilian Valley.
New colors, new atmospheres, from the slopes of the Gran Sasso to the hills that extend sinuous along the entire valley, the Sicilian Valley is rich in woods.
The Gran Sasso, the highest peak in the Apennines, becomes a spectacle of beauty during autumn, when the foliage reaches its peak and nature prepares for winter.
The Colors of Autumn
In autumn, the leaves of the trees go through a spectacular transformation. Deciduous trees, such as oaks, maples and beeches, begin to show shades of red, orange, yellow and purple. This color palette creates a breathtaking backdrop on the slopes of Gran Sasso and the surrounding valleys.
The Best Areas to Admire Foliage
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park: This national park offers a variety of hiking trails that take you through beech forests and oak woods, offering spectacular views on the foliage.
Campo Imperatore: Known as the "Little Tibet", Campo Imperatore is a vast plain surrounded by the peaks of the Gran Sasso. During autumn, this area transforms into a sea of colours.
Sirente-Velino Regional Natural Park: This park offers picturesque landscapes with lakes, waterfalls and woods that are tinged with autumnal shades.
Some itineraries
Foliage among the old beech forests of Val Chiarino
The Chiarino Valley, with its immense beech forests and the incessant flow of the clear waters of the stream of the same name, is considered one of the most evocative places in Abruzzo.Visiting it in autumn is equivalent to experiencing indescribable emotions thanks to the 1000 colors that the centuries-old trees present in this wonderful area of the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park take on.
A truly magical place among centuries-old trees and old mills rich in wildlife on the slopes of Monte Corvo and the peaks of the western Gran Sasso chain.
Foliage in the Bosco di Sant'Antonio: from the Majo refuge to the sacred forest
A few kilometers from the village of Pescocostanzo (AQ), on the last southern offshoots of the Maiella mountain massif, precisely between the slopes of Mount Pizzalto and Mount Rotella, there is the oldest and most splendid among the forests of Abruzzo, namely the wonderful Bosco di Sant'Antonio, a sacred forest in honor of Jupiter and Sant'Antonio. Natural reserve since 1985, then merged into the Majella National Park in 1995, it extends for approximately 17 hectares offering an incredible setting of monumental trees including mainly beeches and maples with bizarre shapes, many of which have so-called "candelabra" shapes. Even today there are mainly old beech specimens over 300 years old!
In short, the foliage on the Gran Sasso and in Abruzzo offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature in one of the most fascinating periods of the year. The incredible variety of colors and autumn activities make this region an unmissable destination for nature and culture lovers. So, if you are looking for an unforgettable autumn experience, put Abruzzo on your list of places to visit and let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of its foliage.
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