Stage 4: Cartore to Lago della Duchessa
“The trail to Lago della Duchessa” — Cammino dei Briganti, Lazio / Abruzzo
At a glance: stage 4 of the Cammino dei Briganti runs from Cartore to Lago della Duchessa: 14,5 km with 1028 m of ascent and 1028 m of descent.
Stage 4 of the Cammino dei Briganti runs from Cartore to Lago della Duchessa for 14,5 km, with roughly 1028 metres of ascent and 1028 metres of descent. This is one of the bigger days on the route, so an early start and a measured pace are sensible.
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 Lago della Duchessa, 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.