Passo delle Capannelle, in Abruzzo, is one of the most beautiful routes to take by motorbike or bicycle.
It is considered the most beautiful road in Italy. Real fun for adventurers when summer arrives.
We are talking about the Passo Capannelle, in Abruzzo, along the The state road 80 of Gran Sasso d'Italia.
A road much appreciated by cyclists and motorcyclists, which can be traveled in two directions: from Aquila a Teramo or vice versa, both with beautiful views.
If you start in Teramo from the sea, you immediately immerse yourself in the fascinating mountains of Abruzzo.
Upon leaving the Frondarola tunnel, the show begins with a panorama of the Gran Sasso massif.
As you climb, the landscape widens with large pastures where flocks and herds roam freely.
But the most beautiful part is at the end of the route, to Passo delle Capannelle, 1.300 meters above sea level.
It is a canyon of Apennines, in the province of Aquila, which crosses the Gran Sasso chain to the south and the Monti della Laga to the north.
The passage connects the province of Teramo (Valle del Vomano) with the province of Aquila (Valle dell'Aterno) and runs along the Strada Maestra del Parco.
The tourist road that runs through the heart of Gran Sasso National Park e Monti della Laga, Montorio al Vomano to the ancient Sabine city of Amiternum.
Passo delle Capannelle has been traveled since the earliest times. This is evidenced by the discoveries of the via Cecilia, the road used by the Romans to connect the Aquila basin (Amiternum) with the cities on the coast of Adriatic sea. In the past, it was also a favorite territory for looters.
The name 'Capannelle' probably derives from the small shepherds' huts located throughout the territory.
In fact, the most beautiful panoramic road in Italy was used by gangs during the mountain transhumance from Abruzzo to the plains of the Roman countryside.
