Campo di Giove Bear Trail

The start of the hike is on the shores of the tiny Lake Ticino. You can get there by taking a small road (Via del Lago) that leaves from the south-east of the village of Campo di Giove. About 1 km from the village, the road ends at the car park at the start of the Sentiero dell'Orso.

(S/E) Head west until you reach a sign presenting the route. Continue in this direction towards a railway viaduct. Pass underneath it. Pass sign no. 2 and continue to the crossroads.

(1) Turn left and climb into the woods. Pass signs no. 3 and then no. 4. Take the forest track south-east to the viewpoint and its picnic tables.

(2) Continue along the forest track towards the south-east until you reach signpost no. 5 and a crossroads.

(3) Head north downhill. Pass under the railway viaduct and arrive at the crossroads.

(4) Take the track on the left, pass sign no. 6 and follow the markings to the car park where you started (S/E).

There are no shelters or water sources on this route.
Very good signposting.
During certain seasons, a refreshment bar is open in the car park at the start of the route.

The Campo di Giove Bear Trail passes under two viaducts on the Ferrovia dei Parchi tourist railway line, which connects Sulmona to Isernia. Campo di Giove station is two kilometres from the Sentiero dell'Orso trailhead car park.
In winter, cross-country and downhill skiing are possible near Campo di Giove.