| The tiny village of Pennadomo climbs up on a cliff of rock crested blades. The bizarreness of tectonic movements has turned perpendicular to the sky the thin rocklayers. Locally they are called "Smooth", a name that immediately makes it clear why these cliffs are famous among the best climbers. Several climbing routes free mark the different areas of hard limestone and evocative names: Resegone, Paretone, Reekie Top, Plates Oasis, Solitude. At the top prize very little space and magnificent views of the rooftops of the old village and the green lake.
The subtle beauty of this scenic area is a unique heritage, considering also the ideal location and climate and proximity to the Adriatic sea and the wild mountains of Abruzzo down.
In recent years, the event "Marathon Climbing" Climb organized by Abruzzo has brought a significant increase in the number of routes and itineraries of bolting. This was made possible thanks to the current city administration has been believed and worked for the development of the sport as a unique natural resource. In the future, this kind of sport tourism activities could become a new economic reality for a village populated mainly by older people.
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