General information and conditions
All our treks are from Saturday till Saturday. The Carpe Diem programme finishes on Friday.
Included:
- 7 (6) days bed and breakfast
- full board with wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner, starting with dinner on the day of arrival up to and including breakfast on the day of departure
- Transfer from Isernia railway station at 19.45 hours and back at 09.00
- Luggage transport during all treks
- – journey to and from Isernia
- – insurances
- – drinks and snacks in between meals
- 90 kg
- BMI (body mass index) of 28,50
Our house and many hotels in this region have Wifi; only the Rifugio in Colle dell’Orso does not have Wifi and electricity.
Getting here
By airplane and train/bus
The transfer from and to the railway station in Isernia is included in the price. On the day of arrival the transfer is at 19.45 hours; on departure day at 8.30 hours.
Due to the transfer we suggest the following:
latest arrival | earliest departure | |
Rome | 14.00 hours | 15.00 hours |
Naples | 15.00 hours | 14.30 hours |
From Rome/Fiumicino
The Leonardo Express goes to Rome Termini (C:S.) twice per hour. The journey takes appr. 30 minutes. A one-way ticket costs Euro 14. We advise you to buy your ticket to Isernia at the airport. This ticket (one-way) costs appr. Euro 11.
The train’s destination from Rome Termini to Isernia is Campobasso/Termoli. Sometimes it splits up in Montecassino. Please make sure that you are in the right carriage. Platform 15 is in between 14 and 16. Please follow 14 or 16. After 400 meters you will find platform 15.
From Naples
There are busses to the Central Station. You can buy a ticket with the driver. A one-way ticket costs appr. Euro 3. The journey lasts about half an hour. A one-way train-ticket to Isernia costs appr. Euro 6. The train’s destination is Campobasso.
In Italy train-tickets are only valid when stamped in one of the machines, which you find on the platforms.
By car
From Rome
Follow the motorway (A1) in the direction of Naples as far as the exit S. Vittore. Then drive towards Isernia. Just past Isernia drive on to the SS 650 (keep to the right) direction San Salvo.
Having driven through three tunnels, take the exit Pescolanciano/Capracotta. Then follow the SS 651 and drive past Pescolanciano (on your left). Drive past both exits for Carovilli. After the second exit the road bends to the right. Slow down after this bend. There is a road-sign indicating a crossroads. Just after the sign you turn off the road to the right onto a B-road. There is a yellow sign saying “C.da Castiglione – ColleArso”. Follow this narrow forest-road for about 1 mile and there is Carmine and Astrid’s house at your right.
From Naples
Follow the motorway (A1) in the direction of Rome as far as the exit Caianello. Then drive towards Isernia (SS 85). Just past Isernia drive on the SS 650. For the rest see above.
Along the Adriatic coast
Follow the motorway (A4) Bologna to Bari as far as the exit Montenero di Bisaccia/Vasto Sud. Then drive towards Isernia. Take the exit Pescolanciano, which is immediately after a short tunnel. Drive past Pescolanciano and Carovilli. For the rest see above.
Arrival at 20.00 hours!
Due to our small-scale setup it is unfortunately not possible to welcome you before this hour.
Luggage
cap or hat (a cap is obligatory for minors)
trousers or jeans without thick seams
shoes/boots with solid profile
warm clothing (nights are chilly in the mountains, even in summer)
(long) chaps
rainwear
gloves
pocket-knife
electric torch
sun-glasses
sun-cream
camera
personal medication (if any)
comfortable shoes (for the evenings)
paper tissues
adaptor
All programmes:
Mutual funds for drinks and snacks other than at meals:
- Treks: Euro 35
- Carpe Diem: Euro 30
Trek Colle dell’Orso
You will be supplied with clean sleeping-bags and towels for the stay at the mountain lodge
Remarks
You are kindly requested to bring your luggage in a soft bag of canvas or nylon.
Riding is at your own responsibility. For your own safety you are strongly advised to bring your hard hat/helmet and wear it during the rides.
Accommodation
Our house, dating from 1885, is situated at almost 3,000 feet a.s.l. It is the only inhabited farm-house in this little nature conservation area. The nearest neighbours live in Carovilli, a little village 4 miles away.
The front of the house faces a large oak forest whereas the rear offers a splendid view of the mountains and a valley. The house is not very big, but quite comfortable. It was completely renovated in 2003. The living-room has a nice fireplace, a piano and a modest library. There are three guestrooms (two double and one accommodating six) and two bathrooms with all modern conveniences. Meals are served on the terrace or in the kitchen-diner.