Perhaps not everyone knows that Abruzzo offers more than 500 kilometers of slopes, rings and trails spread over a total of 13 districts where you can practice all types of skiing (alpine, Nordic, hiking, mountaineering) and the trendiest new sports, from snowboarding to snowshoeing. A true white paradise where you can live your passions to the fullest, supported by expert ski instructors, mountain guides and mid-mountain companions. The region has a number of fascinating destinations for a winter ski vacation: from the renowned resorts of Campo Felice, Roccaraso and Rivisondoli, to the popular slopes of Campo Rotondo, Campo Imperatore and Pescocostanzo, these are all destinations that best combine the passion for winter sports with that of the whitewashed mountains.
We offer a list of locations where you can do snow activities and ways to easily reach them:
- Campo Imperatore: known as the “Little Tibet,” is one of the most fascinating and iconic ski resorts in Abruzzo. Located in the heart of the Gran Sasso National Park, it offers slopes suitable for both beginners and advanced skiers, giving everyone an unforgettable experience in the snow. Here you can also indulge in cross-country skiing or go snowshoeing surrounded by spectacular views. It can be reached via the L’Aquila Estexit of the A24 highway.
- Roccaraso: an ideal resort for families and groups of friends, because it is equipped with modern ski lifts and offers numerous activities even for those approaching skiing as beginners. In fact, you can find a snowpark for fun tobogganing, a ski and snowbord school camp (for learning from scratch) and equipment rentals. The recommended exit to reach the lifts is Pratola Peligna-Sulmona from the A25.
- Campo di Giove: is a true hidden gem in the heart of the Majella National Park, this resort offers slopes suitable for skiers of all levels, immersed in a natural setting of rare beauty where it is also possible to participate in snowshoeing and hiking. It is easily reached via the A25 Pratola Peligna-Sulmona exit.
- Campo Felice: a perfect resort for snowboarders. This ski resort offers a snowpark and about 40 kilometers of slopes that wind between gentle slopes and more technical sections, suitable for experts, beginners and families with children will find here the ideal terrain for fun in the snow. The resort is close to Ovindoli and can be reached from the A24, taking theTornimparte exit, while those coming from the A25 via the Aielli-Celano exit.
- Prati di Tivo: Located on the Teramo side of Gran Sasso, the slopes of Monte Piselli extend for about 6 kilometers and provide different levels of difficulty. Near the quaint village of Pietracamela, it is possible to go cross-country skiing, traverse centuries-old beech forests with snowshoes on your feet or engage in mountaineering. To reach the facilities, theSan Gabriele-Colledara exit of the A24 highway is recommended.
- Ovindoli: Easily reached thanks to theA25 Aielli-Celanoexit, it is located in the heart of the Velino-Sirente Regional Park, has 21 slopes stretching for about 30 km, with 11 state-of-the-art ski lifts, ski schools and mountain huts where it is also possible to stay overnight.
- Pescasseroli: located in the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, has 8.5 km of slopes and five lifts, located between the Vitelle and Ceraso mountains. In addition to the legendary Direttissima black slope, it also has a baby slope and one for snow tubing. Near the Forca d’Acero pass are the Macchiarvana cross-country skiing trails and some of the most impressive snowshoeing routes. To reach the lifts, the Pescina exit of the A25 highway is recommended.
- Passolanciano – Majelletta: This is a ski resort at the northern end of Majella’s main ridge, within Majella National Park. This complex climbs from 1318 meters above sea level at Passolanciano to 1995 meters above sea level at Majelletta, although the two resorts are not directly connected. It offers 27 km of slopes of varying levels, a well-equipped snow park and various ski touring and snowshoeing trails. It offers a breathtaking panorama that embraces the snow-covered slopes, the Teatine hills and the blue Adriatic Sea. To reach the lifts, the Alanno-Scafa exit of the A25 highway is recommended.
For those who, on the other hand, do not want to stray too far from the capital, a ski resort can also be found in Lazio: we are talking about Mount Terminillo, a popular destination for skiers in the capital, thanks to its proximity and the ease with which it can be reached, it is an ideal location for those who want to take advantage of the snow and the mountains without, however, straying too far from the city.
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