Name: Hike to Lazio's Most Beautiful Secret Glacial Lake (Lago della Duchessa)
Start: 2024-05-12T09:00+2:00
End: 2024-05-12T14:30+2:00
Location: Hike to Lazio's Most Beautiful Secret Glacial Lake (Lago della Duchessa)

Hike to Lazio’s Most Beautiful Secret Glacial Lake (Lago della Duchessa)

Posted on May 5th, 2024

This hike is for adventurers that enjoy a bit of hidden wilderness in Lazio, at around 1800 meters above sea level we’ll go on a journey to discover the incredible and beautiful Lago della Duchessa, an alpine-type glacial lake hidden right at the Eastern border of Lazio.

Together with Nature of Sal (@natureofsal) we bring you the best experiences for nature lovers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts!

Requires good health and fitness.

Together, we’ll be taking on a challenging, but rewarding hike. First we’ll make our way up through a beautiful valley – surrounded by lush forests we’ll slowly work our way up to reach a plateau with stunning views. As we slowly exit the forest, we’ll be greeted by a beautiful mountain meadow that makes you feel like you’re in the Alps.

From here, several refuges commemorating Alpinists, but also the Outlaws that used to roam these lands, allow for a break before taking on the final ascent to this stunning lake that is now in its most beautiful state, before slowly drying out in the summer.

This stunning hike requires proper hiking shoes and prior hiking experience in mountainous and rocky terrain, as well as layered clothing to adapt to different temperatures along the trail.

Where: Cartore, Rieti (the exact meeting point will be announced after confirmation)

When: Sunday, May 12th @09.00
Duration: about 5 hours (excluding breaks, the exact time varies, depending on the weather conditions and participants)
Cost: Full price: 35€ – 30% discount for Expat members (read below) – transport not included

The maximum amount of participants is limited to: 12

How to participate?
Send an email to [email protected], or Whatsapp directly to +39 351 70 60 636 (don’t forget to mention that you’re from the Expats Living in Rome community to claim your 30% discount!).

More info

The starting point is: Cartore, Rieti (the exact meeting point will be announced after confirmation)

ℹ️ Meeting time 15 minutes prior to departure.
ℹ️ Language: English, German, Italian
ℹ️ Difficulty Level: Moderate/Difficult (Distance: 10.5km, elevation gain: 860m, includes uneven terrain)
ℹ️ The final duration of the hiking event and the itinerary may vary, depending on weather conditions, unexpected obstacles (e.g. a fallen tree along the way), or other safety reasons. It is at the discretion of the professional hiking guide to determine alternatives or to shorten or extend the experience.

This is a professional activity in accordance with European Union legislation and Italian law no. 4 dating to 2003.
Sal is a professional guide enrolled in the register of the Italian Association of Interpretive Nature Guides – AIGAE.

What should you bring?

Obligatory: Hiking boots, 1.5 liters of water, clothing suited for an outdoor hike, backpack, bring your own hiking lunch
Recommended: Comfortable backpack, raincoat, sunscreen, hat (protection from both sun and rain), trail snacks, tickets for public transport
Optional: Hiking poles, electrolytes, sunglasses

*Includes the guided hike with a professional guide. It does not include any travel costs, transport, food, or entrance to any attractions.

Who is the guide?
This tour is led by Sal, a certified outdoor guide (member of AIGAE). He’s also a former Komoot route editor and a National Geographic Day Tour guide. His mission is to make information about the Italian outdoors and wilderness experiences accessible to everyone and to promote a healthier lifestyle and connection with nature. He speaks English, German, and Italian. You can learn more about him here.