XTERRA Italy Lake Scanno

Head to the stunning and rugged Abruzzo region, on the shores of the magical Lake Scanno, globally renowned for its surprising heart-shaped form ❤️. The hearty menu features a formidable stop on the World Cup circuit XTERRA.

The effort plunges you instantly into an awe-inspiring adventure. After clawing your way out of the water, the cycling leg catapults you straight into the steep climbs of the Abruzzo National Park, the realm of bears and wolves. You’ll have to tame hellish ascents on rocky tracks and bomb down dizzy single-tracks through dense forests 🌲. The immersion becomes historical and monumental during the running leg: your strides will carry you up the countless staircases of Scanno, one of Italy’s most beautiful villages, winding beneath ancient stone arches before plunging back to the ski slopes of the resort 🏰.

Adrenaline saturates the mountain air right from the massive start on the pebbly beach 🌊. The wild atmosphere morphs into a true cauldron as you thread through the historic center, gasping for breath. Locals, proud of their traditions, crowd balconies and narrow passages to shout encouragement that echoes against the old stone walls, giving you extra spirit to conquer the cruel gradients 📣.

Keep a solid lumberjack’s appetite to honor the generous local cuisine once you cross the finish line. Carry your dirt-smeared body to a massive barbecue to devour the legendary Arrosticini and toast with a glass of powerful red wine Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 🍷. Then take your loved ones to discover Scanno’s labyrinth, a cradle of traditional goldsmithing, to buy the famous jewel Presentosa. If the call of nature still resonates, drive thirty minutes to Villetta Barrea to witness a surreal show: dozens of deer strolling majestically in total freedom through the village streets 🦌. Engage your suspension, tame the mountain, and come conquer the heart of Italy! 💥