Women’s Mountaineering & Wellness Retreat in Italy – 2026 Adventure

A 6 day trip to central Italy complete with 3 days of breathtaking hut to hut hiking in the stunning Gran Sasso National Park. Enjoy authentic group dinners surrounded by majestic mountains and like-minded women, ready to step out of their comfort zones.

Enhance your experience with an eco-city tour and wellness sauna experience

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What you get ?

✅ Gym stength training plan for strong mountain ready legs

✅ Free organic cotton AWC T-shirt when you sign up 💪

✅ 3 days of guided mountain hiking in the Gran Sasso National Park 💪

✅ 2 nights in the city of L'Aquila (Nominated Italian Capital of Culture for 2026)

✅ Local Professional Mountain Guides

✅ Airport Transfers ✈️

✅ Local Transfers

✅ Accommodation = Mountain huts & Hotels. Inc. 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hotel L’Aquila

✅ Breakfast & evening meals 🥐🍝

✅ Amazing 3 course dinner at 4 Hotel. local food (includes wine)

✅ Restorative Yoga + Breathwork 🧘‍♀️ 🏛️

✅ An opportunity to try Vie Ferrate (no climbing gear required)**

✅ Historical highlights

✅ Shopping trip for organic local foods like saffron (nature's wonder food) and olive oil

✅ Gelato in the square at one of the best local gelateria!

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*So...What IS the 3 Day Effect ?

Studies show that the "3- Day Effect" refers to the mental and emotional benefits people experience after spending three consecutive days in nature or engaging in outdoor adventures. Research indicates that after this period, individuals exhibit reduced stress, improved focus, enhanced creativity, and greater emotional well-being. You will be away from excess blue screen light too which will help reset your cortisol and melotonin levels.

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Optional extras available

Eco Guided City Tour of L’Aquila - £22

Wellness Sauna Experience - £70

Total Cost = *£92.00

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Trip Dates:

13th–18th July 2026 (Monday to Saturday in July) – 5 nights, 6 days 🗓️

INTRO Investment:

Full Price. £1299

Please see below for easy payment instructions

NB: no payment through Event Brite.

Deposit: £250

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A “via ferrata,” which means “iron path” in English, is a route equipped with metal rungs, ladders, and fixed safety cables to help adventurers navigate steep and challenging rocky landscapes.

Please see the Youtube video for a preview of the Via Ferrata.

**Itinerary subject to change.

Proof of travel insurance required

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Not Included

❌ Flights ✈️

❌ Insurance (required, covering you up to 3000m)

❌ 1 evening meal at pizza restaurant 🍽️

❌ Alcoholic / soft drinks / snacks / pre-booked simple lunch (5 Euro)

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Info: Arrival and airport transfer to Mountain Hotel. Group dinner, relax and prep for Hiking. Extra luggage can be left at hotel.

Info: Hike day 1. Pietracamela - Rifugio Franchetti. Approx 9 km 1400 elevation gain. Group dinner, relax and prepare for next day's hike - summit day!

Info: Rifugio. Franchetti - Rif. degli Abruzzi . Approx Trekking 9 km (technical hiking) 800m elevation gain Summit Gran Corno at 2912m! Outdoor group yoga and relaxing breath work at the rifugio, group dinner, relax and prep for final day's hiking.

Info: Day 3. Rifugio degli Abruzzi - Pietracamela (for transfer to **** Hotel L'Aquila) Approx: Trekking 16km 620alt. gain / 1730m descent. Relax & refresh for pre-arranged group dinner at the Hotel Restaurant with a local, seasonal menu.

Info: Free day in L'Aquila. For an additional price there's an Eco-city tour, allowing an insight into the fascinating city and its on going reconstruction after the 2017 earthquake. Plus a wellness / sauna experience. The perfect way to end the trip! Dinner out at restaurant of your choice. (group or individual no pressure to join in if you want some free time for self reflection, time to process and absorb your achievements)

Info: Airport transfer will depart at 8:00 from Hotel L'Aquila back to Rome Ciampino.

Host or Publisher The Adventure Wellness Club