Civitella Alfedena

The smallest town in the valley

When visiting Civitella for the first time, tourists are immediately charmed by its graceful and well-proportioned architecture, by its stone dwellings and narrow alleys where traditions are still alive.
The town is situated on the slopes of Monte Sterpi d'Alto, which is the first part of the wonderful scenery unfolding beyond the pretty village: the natural amphitheatre of La Camosciara (a Strict Nature Reserve within the Park). At the foot of the village, the lake of Barrea is easily reachable by a walk, which crosses the pinewood until Ponte Vecchio and then leads to the lake shore.

Population: 316
Elevation: 1,121 metres asl

Park centres
Wolf Centre with annexed Museum and Park Local Office, Wolf wildlife area, Lynx wildlife area

Walks and excursions
(G1) Casone Antonucci - Base della Camosciara: 40', Easy
(G2) Prato dei Molino - Valico Colle Santo Janni: 20', Easy
(G3) Colle Jajacque - Camosciara: 50', Medium
(G4) Colle Jajacque - Camosciara: 1 h, Medium
(G6) La Camosciara - Rifugio Belvedere della Liscia: 1 h, Difficult
(GN1) Sentiero Natura 'Le cascate'
(I1) Civitella Alfedena - Rif. Forca Resuni per la Val di Rose: 3 h, Difficult
(I2) Civ. Alfedena - Colle Jajacque: 30', Easy
(I4) Civ. Alfedena - V. Jannanghera: 1 h, Medium
(I5) Civitella Alf. - Colle Pizzuto: 30', Easy
(IN1) Sentiero Natura del lupo -Pineta
(IN2) Sentiero Natura 'La pineta e il lago'

Historic sites
The medieval town has been the feud of several families, and still preserves its characteristics. Church of San Nicola (XVII century); Shrine of Santa Lucia, a pilgrimage destination; tower (XIV-XV century)

Interesting facts and places
Handicraft shops; torchlight procession on 30th December from Monte Mava; papier-mâché nativity scene

Celebrations
Santa Lucia (second Sunday of July); San Nicola, Madonna del Carmine; festival of the scrupella (a fried sweet)

Traditions
Local handicraft: handmade weaving, painted ceramic, honey production

Gastronomy
Local soups and almond sweets