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
Travelling through Abruzzo, we went to visit Campo Imperatore, a ski resort whose construction dates back to 1936: today it has a cable car and two state-of-the-art detachable chairlifts.
Once at the top of the Scindarella, at 2199 m, you can ski down towards the Fossa di Paganica and Valle Fredda down to Fonte Cerreto, or by the Tre Valloni along the line of the cable car.
But that is not all. At Fonte Vetica, on the Castel del Monte side, you can make several outings on skis, strictly touring skis, towards the mountains around the Campo Imperatore plain.
Careful with this last destination: the road to Fonte Vetica is often closed. To find out whether it is open, check the Facebook page of the municipality of Castel del Monte.
If there is snow you can set off on skis or snowshoes directly from Castel del Monte.
⚠ Safety: what you need and legal requirements
Live images to check today's weather and snow: Campo Imperatore, piazzale, Rifugio Duca degli Abruzzi.
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Map generated by us. Routes, names and difficulty: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); they may be incomplete and lengths are calculated. This is not an official piste map. Elevations: EU-DEM (Copernicus), approximate.
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 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
We hope this situation too can change in the years to come.
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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