Stage 2: Santo Stefano to Nesce
“The trail to Nesce” — Cammino dei Briganti, Lazio / Abruzzo
At a glance: stage 2 of the Cammino dei Briganti runs from Santo Stefano to Nesce: 12,8 km with 488 m of ascent and 707 m of descent.
Stage 2 of the Cammino dei Briganti runs from Santo Stefano to Nesce for 12,8 km, with roughly 488 metres of ascent and 707 metres of descent. The figures make this a steadier day, though surfaces and weather can still change the feel of it.
Use the map and elevation profile to plan the day, but follow waymarks, local closures and current advice on the ground. Carry enough water for the exposed sections and allow time for stops rather than treating the GPX as a schedule.
GPX track published by Regione Abruzzo — Abruzzo Turismo. Distances and elevation figures are calculated from that file; check the official route updates before setting off. Check the source
In Nesce, look first at the route’s recognised accommodation network, then local guesthouses and small B&Bs. Beds can be scarce in the smaller settlements, so booking ahead is the safer option.