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Rifugio Silone

From €14 For 1 night, 2 adults 9.3 3 reviews

Tent pitches (added by manager 23 Apr 2022)

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Grassy pitches (added by manager 23 apr 2022)

Outside of the bunkhouse (added by manager 17 apr 2022)

Dog-friendly site (added by manager 17 apr 2022)

Dog-friendly wildlife haven with four hectares of space
Half an hour’s drive from National Park of Abruzzo; a trail close by
Bar on site, barbecues permitted; walk to Pescina’s historical centre

After a day of hiking, mountain biking, climbing, fishing, birdwatching, skiing or whatever else floats your boat, you’ll be glad to have a site as relaxing as Rifugio Silone to return to. This Abruzzo site is a wildlife haven with four hectares and plenty of large spaces for picnics, all fenced (good news for those of you who have dogs accompanying you). Just half an hour’s drive from National Park of Abruzzo, this is the place to be if you like outdoorsy breaks. There are rivers, mountains, karsts, streams and heaps of wildlife there, and plenty of trails for feet or mountain bicycles. On site, you might spot a roe or deer popping out of the woods in the early morning or at sunset and there are often buzzards and hawks gliding overhead (before the stars come out, that is). Surrounded by mountains, views from the site include the distant peaks of Parco Naturale Regionale Sirente-Velino. With the scent of grass, pastures and the pine forests that surround Rifugio Silone, it’s a splendid barbecue setting (and there’s an on-site bar if you want something to wash the food down with). All this will come as a welcome treat after a day following the cultural path that runs close to the site. When you’re ready to scope out the local area, the medieval centre of Pescina is just 35 minutes’ walk away. Top sights include museums like Museo Ignazio Silone and Casa Museo Giulio Mazzarino, Tomba di Ignazio Silone and Piccolomini Tower. Pescara is an hour’s drive away and Rome is an hour and 25 minutes’ drive away for trips further afield.

Site type

Open now

Please note

The restaurant is open between 15/04 and 15/09.
Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
The games room is open between 15/04 and 15/09.
The bar is open between 15/04 and 15/09.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Italian

Spanish

Open from Sat, 30 Mar to Sun, 15 Sept 2024

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Esperienza inaspettata. Pensavamo (io e i miei amici) ad andare in una…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

alin daniel e. Jul 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Esperienza inaspettata. Pensavamo (io e i miei amici) ad andare in una normale piazzola verde a montare le tende, invece siamo finiti in mezzo ad un concertino. Il posto dedicato a noi, per montare le tende, era abbastanza ritirato da non vedere le luci del palco ne sentire troppa musica. Comunque, abbiamo deciso di passare la serata in mezzo a tutta la gente. I proprietari, gentilissimi a dir poco. Alla mano, simpatici.

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Bel posto per una vacanza spartana ed a contatto con la natura.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: L'ambiente in cui è collocato il rifugio è bello e panoramico, vicino a vari percorsi e con la possibilità di raggiungere il vicino paese a piedi in mezz'ora. La zona in cui si può piantare la tenda è abbastanza distante dal rifugio, che è un'area ristoro con ostello aperto fino a tardi, per stare in silenzio e tranquilli. Non ci sono piazzole delimitate e si può usare lo spazio che si preferisce portando anche l'auto vicino, cosa che è stata molto comoda per noi. Tutto recintato e spazioso.

Disliked: I bagni, pur indicati come servizio, in realtà erano poco curati e la doccia ( una) era nel bagno stesso a pavimento, usato tra l'altro anche dai clienti del ristoro. L'acqua calda non c'era. Va bene per un giorno o due ma non per periodi più lunghi è un disagio.

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Ideal per staccare dalla monotonia della città. Ambiente conviviale e rilassante. Non…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Nicolò M. Jul 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Ideal per staccare dalla monotonia della città. Ambiente conviviale e rilassante. Non troppo distante dal paesino Pescina.

Disliked: Purtroppo le piazzole non hanno degli alberi in grado di coprire l'intera tenda, probabilmente la vegetazione di questa zona non permette di avere alberi adeguati.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

Pétanque

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Forest

Gastronomic delight

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Rifugio Silone

Via Del Carmine snc

Pescina

L'Aquila

Italy

67057

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Rome CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

42.02037°N
13.66654°W

Route directions

There is a train station in Pescina, within walking distance of the site, and regional buses available from Avezzano, half an hour’s drive away.

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

It’s very likely you’re here for the gorgeous landscapes. So, hike away in the splendid Valle del Giovenco (15 minutes’ drive) or the massifs of Rocche Plateau (45 minutes). Then, head to Celano (20 minutes) for gorges and Piccolomini Castle or to the peaks of the Parco Naturale Regionale Sirente-Velino (25 minutes) for more treks, mountain biking or skiing. There are more ski slopes and hiking around Campo Felice (50 minutes) and Ovindoli (35 minutes) if that’s your thing. Those of you who’d rather spend their days by the water, seeing what fish they can snare, will be pleased to know that the Giovenco river, Sangro river and lakes are within a short drive of the site too. Meanwhile, fans of history and archaeology will be set with a visit to archaeological areas from the Roman era, such as Ingresso Area archeologica di Alba Fucens (35 minutes) and Antica Città di Marruvio (10 minutes). Aielli (20 minutes) has medieval sights instead: churches and a tower are among its assets.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
Unsupervised minors must have a letter of authorisation from their parents or legal guardian.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
The bar is open between 15/04 and 15/09.
The games room is open between 15/04 and 15/09.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The restaurant is open between 15/04 and 15/09.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Hired accommodation

Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of €10.00 (£8.54) will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Reception is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. between 30/03 and 15/09.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Does Rifugio Silone have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Rifugio Silone dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Rifugio Silone? It’s very likely you’re here for the gorgeous landscapes. So, hike away in the splendid Valle del Giovenco (15 minutes’ drive) or the massifs of Rocche Plateau (45 minutes). Then, head to … Read more