Mount Salviano Guided Nature Reserve, Regional nature reserve in Avezzano, Italy.

Mount Salviano Guided Nature Reserve covers 722 hectares in the municipality of Avezzano, Abruzzo, on the massif that separates the Fucine basin from the Palentine Plains. Its best-known area is the pinewood along the route to the Sanctuary of the Madonna di Pietraquaria, at 1,000 metres above sea level. Behind the sanctuary, on the slopes of Monte Cimarani, two hectares hold a shelter for injured or ill wild animals, with two watering places, two mangers and a shelter.

The area was first recognized as Salviano Peri-Urban Park in 1993 and became an official guided nature reserve in 1999. This gradual recognition reflects growing efforts to protect the landscape.

The Sanctuary of Madonna di Pietraquaria sits within the reserve and draws visitors seeking prayer and reflection in a mountain setting. The site brings together religious tradition and natural surroundings, creating a space where faith and nature coexist.

The trails are clearly marked and information about routes is available at visitor centers where staff can answer questions. Wear sturdy footwear and bring water, as the walks cross mountain terrain.

Beneath the eastern section of the reserve run the Tunnels of Claudius, a water management system from the 1st century AD. This ancient engineering work reveals that the region has long been valued for controlling water flow.