Skiing in Abruzzo – snow report
The most popular ski resorts, the updated snow report and useful information on how to find lifts or book accommodation for your winter holiday
In Abruzzo the snow is an hour from Rome and Pescara. Whether you want to ski, snowshoe through beech woods, climb on skins, glide on cross-country tracks or spend a family day with sledges and skates, here are the activities and the places to enjoy them.
⚠ Safety: what you need and legal requirements
The most popular ski resorts, the updated snow report and useful information on how to find lifts or book accommodation for your winter holiday
View the webcams in Abruzzo and check real‑time weather conditions. Some webcams belong to www.abruzzoparchi.it, others are located throughout the region
Weather forecasts for the coming days in Abruzzo. Live weather via our webcams and temperatures recorded in several mountain areas
Maps for trekking, mountain biking, ski touring, running and horse riding. You can also download the GPX track of each route
Abruzzo’s villages are famous for their fortresses, mountains and the traditional trabocchi along the southern coast
One of Italy’s most famous and oldest national parks
Located in the heart of the Apennines, home to the beautiful villages of the Rocche Plateau
One of the snowiest places in Italy, a unique mountain massif rising close to the sea
Choose between sea or mountains, summer or winter, a sporty holiday or a relaxing one — Abruzzo has it all
Abruzzo is famous for its cuisine, both mountain and coastal, with traditions that vary from area to area
Walks, diving, climbing, mountain biking, horse riding — all outdoor activities available in Abruzzo
Rocca di Mezzo, Rocca di Cambio, Rovere, Terranera, Ovindoli
The Medieval Villages of the Gran Sasso, with their castles, towers, and ancient settlements that once dominated Abruzzo
The village of Cappadocia, in the western part of the Aquilan Abruzzo
The village of Casamaina, a favourite among skiers heading to Campo Felice or Ovindoli
The village of Castel del Monte, the highest settlement in the Gran Sasso area
The village of Civitella Alfedena, in the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park
Mountaineering on the Gran Sasso, the ideal place for freeride lovers seeking demanding routes
The city of L'Aquila, with its restored Renaissance palaces, a place rich in culture
The 2012 snowfall in L'Aquila brought over one metre of snow in 24 hours — unbelievable images
The village of Pescasseroli, heart of the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park
The village of Pietracamela, on the north-eastern side of the Gran Sasso, at the foot of Corno Piccolo — a magical and unexpected place
Prati di Tivo, a winter ski resort offering breathtaking views to all who visit
San Domenico and the Serpari ritual, held every first Thursday of May
The 2012 snowfall in Scoppito reached nearly two metres in height
The village of Opi, a splendid settlement in the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park
Punta Aderci, with the Abruzzese trabocchi stretching from Vasto through Fossacesia to San Vito Chietino
Lake Campotosto, nestled between the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga ranges, within the national park of the same name
The Capodacqua reservoir, with submerged mills and crystal-clear waters, a paradise for divers
The swimming lake of Scanno, named after the village overlooking it — a place worth visiting
Lake Sinizzo, just a few kilometres from San Demetrio, is the ideal place for nature lovers seeking fresh, clear waters
Lake San Domenico, named after the nearby hermitage; its crystal-clear waters make it unique. Swimming not allowed
The Fountain of the 99 Spouts, a symbol of the city of L'Aquila
The Basilica of Santa Maria di Collemaggio, resting place of Pope Celestine V, the only pope buried outside Rome’s walls
The Sanctuary of Madonna d'Appari, set among the rocks along the road between Paganica and Assergi
The Church of San Panfilo, in the municipality of Tornimparte, with its frescoes — a place worth visiting
The Stiffe Caves, inside the Velino-Sirente Regional Park — a magical place to explore
In Abruzzo the snow is an hour from Rome and Pescara. Whether you want to ski, snowshoe through beech woods, climb on skins, glide on cross-country tracks or spend a family day with sledges and skates, here are the activities and the places to enjoy them.
From the wide slopes of the Alto Sangro to those above 2,000 metres at Campo Imperatore, Abruzzo has resorts for everyone, with ski schools and rental. Check the snow report before you go.
The high plateaus are ideal for cross-country skiing: groomed loops in beech woods or wide open spaces, where the snow lasts a long time.
With snowshoes you can walk through snowy woods without knowing how to ski: good clothing is enough and, to start, an easy route or a guided outing.
Climbing on skins and skiing down off-piste in the gullies of the Gran Sasso, Velino or Majella: for experienced skiers, with avalanche safety gear and after reading the Meteomont bulletin.
Even without special gear you can enjoy lovely walks on the trodden paths around villages and lakes; with microspikes and poles you can reach the nearest huts and viewpoints.
Horse rides through woods and along rivers, suitable for beginners too: in winter they run when snow and weather allow, always booked with the stables.
For children and non-skiers: sledging areas near the lifts, ice rinks open even when it doesn’t snow and, at Casamaina, snowmobiles.
The most popular ski resorts, the updated snow report and useful information on how to find lifts or book accommodation for your winter holiday
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View the webcams in Abruzzo and check real‑time weather conditions. Some webcams belong to www.abruzzoparchi.it, others are located throughout the region
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Weather forecasts for the coming days in Abruzzo. Live weather via our webcams and temperatures recorded in several mountain areas
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Maps for trekking, mountain biking, ski touring, running and horse riding. You can also download the GPX track of each route
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Walks, diving, climbing, mountain biking, horse riding — all outdoor activities available in Abruzzo
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Choose between sea or mountains, summer or winter, a sporty holiday or a relaxing one — Abruzzo has it all
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Abruzzo is famous for its cuisine, both mountain and coastal, with traditions that vary from area to area
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Abruzzo’s villages are famous for their fortresses, mountains and the traditional trabocchi along the southern coast
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One of Italy’s most famous and oldest national parks
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One of Italy’s wildest parks, with typical Apennine landscapes and Dolomite‑like peaks
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Located in the heart of the Apennines, home to the beautiful villages of the Rocche Plateau
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One of the snowiest places in Italy, a unique mountain massif rising close to the sea
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