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Royal Mines of King Ferdinand
The Bourbon mines of San Donato: tunnels dug into the rock and the San Ferdinando Gallery at 1,080 meters.
The route
What to expect
The Royal Mines of King Ferdinand are a historic site in the Comino Valley. The San Ferdinando Tunnel is located at 1,080 meters above sea level and can be reached via a moderately difficult hiking trail.
Inside, the tunnels have rock walls and large rooms: visiting requires proper lighting and suitable footwear.
In short
Useful information
Along the way
What to see
The San Ferdinando Gallery
The historic entrance, at 1,080 m.
The underground environments
Cavities and passages dug into the rock.
The story
A site linked to the Bourbon period.
Before leaving
Check the weather and webcam
The weather changes quickly at high altitude. Check the pass webcams and the weather forecast before ascending, and bring water and layered clothing.
Info
A good advice
Conditions change with the season: in winter the trails are snow-covered and can be explored with snowshoes.
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Plan your visit
Everything you need before leaving
The Foliage Tracker
When does the forest change, at what altitude?.
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Reach the pass
By car, train, bus, or plane.
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Watch the pass live
Snow, clouds and temperature before leaving.
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History, flora and fauna
The territory between Lazio and Abruzzo.
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