Peaks and Alpine Refuges
This collection highlights the rugged terrain of the Reatini Mountains and the surrounding Central Apennines. It features Monte Terminillo, a 2,217-meter massif known for its alpine character and extensive trail network. The list includes high-altitude mountain passes like the Sella di Leonessa, the highest paved road point in the range, and the Passo della Torrita, a historic transit point on the Via Salaria. Essential alpine shelters like Rifugio Angelo Sebastiani provide critical high-altitude access for hikers and mountaineers exploring these limestone peaks.
A Monte Terminillo
Monte Terminillo is a massif in the Monti Reatini, part of the Abruzzi Apennine range in central Italy.
Rifugio Vincenzo Sebastiani
Alpine hut situated at 2,102 meters in the Sirente-Velino Regional Park. Built in 1922 and managed by CAI Rome, it includes a winter room and serves as a base for climbing Monte Velino and Pizzo Cafornia.
C Rifugio Angelo Sebastiani
Alpine-style refuge located at 1,820 meters on the southern slope of Monte Terminillo. Accessible by car, it serves as a primary starting point for summit trails and provides facilities including drinking water and public toilets.
D Sella di Leonessa
High mountain pass at an elevation of 1,895 meters connecting Rieti and Leonessa. It is the highest point of the road traversing the Terminillo massif and is a frequent feature in professional cycling races.
E Passo della Torrita
A mountain pass reaching 1,010 meters along the Via Salaria. It marks the highest point of this historic Roman road and serves as the watershed between the Tyrrhenian and Adriatic basins.
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