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
Shepherds and transhumance, pulses grown at altitude, saffron, medicinal herbs and cheeses: in Abruzzo’s parks the food tells the story of people who live among the mountains. Park by park, here is what to taste, where to find it and the festivals where tradition sits down to eat.
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
Shepherds and transhumance, pulses grown at altitude, saffron, medicinal herbs and cheeses: in Abruzzo’s parks the food tells the story of people who live among the mountains. Park by park, here is what to taste, where to find it and the festivals where tradition sits down to eat.
This is the land of transhumance: for centuries flocks climbed to Campo Imperatore in summer and went down to Apulia in winter. From here come Castel del Monte canestrato, mutton ‘alla callara’ and arrosticini; the plateaus grow lentils and grass peas, and towards Navelli saffron. On the Laga side there is Campotosto mortadella, on the Pescara side Farindola pecorino.
| When | Where | What |
|---|---|---|
| 5 August | Castel del Monte | Sheep show at Campo Imperatore: the historic transhumance fair. |
| 15 August | Farindola | “Pecorino & Pecorini”: Farindola pecorino paired with Pecorino wine. |
| Last weekend of August | Campli | Porchetta italica festival, since 1964: considered Abruzzo’s first food fair. |
| Sunday before 17 January | Civitella Casanova | “Lu Sand’Andonie”: parade of animals and decorated carts, with ‘cieje’ biscuits. |
| 3 February | Bussi sul Tirino | San Biagio: blessed oil for the throat and ‘San Biagio ring cakes’. |
Contacts checked in our produce pages, under “Where to buy”.
Restaurants with contacts from the official italia.it portal, in the village pages:
In the villages of Abruzzo’s oldest park the cooking is the shepherds’: mutton ‘alla callara’ slow-cooked in the cauldron, ravioli and lamb. On 16 January, for Saint Anthony Abbot, Villavallelonga prepares the panarda, a banquet of dozens of courses offered to all; in Scanno the sweet is pan dell’orso, with almonds, honey and chocolate.
| When | Where | What |
|---|---|---|
| 16 January | Villavallelonga | Saint Anthony’s panarda: dozens of courses offered to everyone. |
Contacts checked in our produce pages, under “Where to buy”.
Restaurants with contacts from the official italia.it portal, in the village pages:
Plateaus of pasture and potato fields, valleys of saffron and pulses: on the Altopiano delle Rocche people eat polenta on the board and mutton alla callara, in the Valle Subequana sagne with chickpeas and fiadone. In Magliano de’ Marsi, between Epiphany and Carnival, people play at rolling cheese wheels; in August Forme holds the almond ‘croccante’ festival.
| When | Where | What |
|---|---|---|
| From Epiphany to Carnival | Magliano de’ Marsi | The ‘cheese game’, since 1752: a large cheese wheel is thrown along the Tornoterra circuit. |
| August | Forme | Croccante festival, the village’s typical almond sweet. |
| Last Sunday of May | Rocca di Mezzo | Narcissus festival: floats covered in wild narcissi picked on the plateau. |
Contacts checked in our produce pages, under “Where to buy”.
Restaurants with contacts from the official italia.it portal, in the village pages:
The ‘mother mountain’ is the mountain of herbs: medicinal plants give centerbe, gentian liqueur and ratafià. At the foot of the massif Sulmona makes confetti and grows red garlic, Fara San Martino makes pasta with its spring water, Lama dei Peligni sfogliatelle, Guardiagrele ‘sise delle monache’; on the plateaus scamorza is made.
| When | Where | What |
|---|---|---|
| 2 February | Taranta Peligna | Candlemas: the holy bread called ‘panicella’ is baked. |
| First Sunday of May | Pratola Peligna | Madonna della Libera: pilgrims arrive on foot from Gioia dei Marsi across the mountains. |
Contacts checked in our produce pages, under “Where to buy”.
Restaurants with contacts from the official italia.it portal, in the village pages:
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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