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The Macchiarvana plateau, among the Monte Tranquillo, Serra Traversaand Serra del Re beech woods, is one of the most interestingenvironments in the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park.The amphitheatre, 1,430 m high, in the territories of Opi and Pescasseroli,is located in a scenery of unparalleled beauty, among glades and beechwoods with millennia old trees, among which the great Mount Tranquillomaple tree. This is the ideal setting for alternative kinds of skiing, withnumerous itineraries dedicated to cross-country skiing, ski touring andsnowshoeing. Cross-country trails, with their various degrees of difficulty -from blue to black - and with lengths from 3 to 15 km, can satisfy anyone.Very important is the number of facilities in the area, bars, ski school andequipment rental, supported by the Italian School of Cross-Country Skiing -Macchiarvana.The itineraries unwind from the ‘Coppo’ locality to Macchiarvana throughCamporotondo, Campolungo, the Sancturay of Mount Tranquillo and evenreach the town of Pescasseroli. Crossing these places you will realise that youare not alone; paying a little heed you will be able to ‘read’ the tracks of wildanimals such as bears, wolves, deer, roes, wild boars etc. and with due careand caution, unforgettable sightings are possible.ABRUZZO ITALIA 15