On the trailTwo lakes are all that is left of the water that once filled this basin, and the birds never stopped using them. A path leads from the visitor centre to hides on Lago Lungo, where you hear more than you see.
Before you go. The reserve says the lakeside path is closed after flooding, and the visitor centre opens by appointment only. Call first — turning up unannounced will not work.
The lakeside path depends on the water level and is not always walkable, so fix the day with the reserve before driving up.
Poggio Bustone at its real position from Rome, with everywhere else we list behind it — so you can see how far out this one is.
Open it where the roads are
Takes you to Via del Pescatore snc, 02018 Poggio Bustone (RI), the address the operator publishes.
Getting there
The day stays yours: you leave when you want, stop where you want, and come back when the light goes.
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In the airA tandem paragliding flight from the Poggio Bustone take-off above the Rieti plain, looking out over Monte Rosato, the Lungo and Ripasottile lakes and the ridges of the central …
A sports club — you join them for the day
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In the airA tandem flight in a two-seat hang glider with an instructor of a school founded in 1976 and certified by the Aero Club d'Italia.
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In the airA tandem paragliding flight with the pilots of a school founded in 1976.
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In the old stonesA sanctuary at Poggio Bustone.
Free — nothing to pay
Just turn up
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On the trail6.8 km and 691 metres of climbing, with a guide and never more than ten of you.
€49 per person
Books on Nature of Sal — Salvatore Benintende
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On the trailSnowshoes, poles and a guide are included: you turn up and walk onto the snow.
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On the trailClip into a harness and cross the trees: from age four there is a course to do.
€5 per person
Books on ViviAvventura
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On the trailTen kilometres, 550 metres of climb, graded E+: the badlands below Civita.
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