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Cave Cave · Abruzzo · 1,512 m

Cavallone Cave

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Cave of Speleological Interest in the Maiella National Park

A two-kilometre-long trail leads visitors through the cave and its numerous 'halls' (e.g. the Hall of Elephants and the Hall of Statues), where they can admire the many stalactites and stalagmites of different shapes.

At its highest point, the Cavallone Cave reaches an altitude of 1,475 metres above sea level, making it one of the highest visitable caves in Europe.

The nearby Donkey and Ox Caves are part of the Cavallone cave system.

Opening times

The caves are only open from June to September. For more information: https://grottadelcavallone.it/ 

Price:

Full ticket (cable car round trip + guided tour of the cave): 20 &euros;

Reduced ticket (for children from 6 to 17 years old, over 65 and groups of more than 25 people): 15 &euros;

Children from 0 to 5 years: free

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For up-to-date prices please visit the website: https://grottadelcavallone.it/ 

Public transport

A cable car takes about 20 minutes to Colle Rotondo, from where you continue on foot up 300 steps to the entrance of the cave.

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42.038154, 14.154821
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42°02'17.4"N 14°09'17.4"E
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33T 430045 4654358
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Difficulty difficult
Distance 12.2 km
Duration 6:45 h
Ascent 1,437 m
Descent 1,437 m

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Difficulty difficult
Distance 12.2 km
Duration 6:45 h
Ascent 1,437 m
Descent 1,437 m

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