Pizzone
The name "Pizzone" comes from the shape of the mountain (Monte Mattone) at whose foot the ancient village is situated. In the registries of the Anjou government for the year 1320 the village was called "Piczotum", and was founded in the framework of the colonization carried out by the Abbey of San Vincenzo al Volturno.
- Population: 348
- Elevation: 724 metres asl
Park centres
Bear Centre with Local Park Office, projection hall, museum and office of Settore Mainarde.
Walks and excursions
(M1) Le Forme - P.so dei Monaci: 1.5 h, Medium
(M2) Le Forme - Valle Venafrana: 7 h, Difficult
(M2) Passo dei Monaci - Coste dell'Altare - Passo della Tagliola: 5 h, Difficult
(M4) Colle lannini - Valle di Mezzo: 1 h, Easy
(M5) Pizzone - Casone dei Medico: 2 h, Medium
(M6) Località Fratte - San Michele a Foce: 2 h, Medium
Historic sites
Ancient medieval village. Main Church of San Nicola (1318), Church of Santa Liberata (1637), Church of Madonna dell'Assunta, Church of San Giovanni e Paolo.
Interesting facts and places
The village and its characteristic alleys are well worth visiting. An old stone house with a fine Gothic arch is near the church, and the ancient Fontana Lunga is just out of the village.
Celebrations
"Progetto natura - Vallefiorita ci attende" is a festival that takes place on the last Sunday of July.
Gastronomy
Local dishes and locally produced sheep's milk cheese; sagne e fagioli (pasta with bean sauce).
Pizzone
(photo by: Valentino Mastrella, Archivio PNALM)
Pizzone
(photo by: Valentino Mastrella, Archivio PNALM)
