Skiing in Abruzzo – snow report
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By car
Getting there
- From Rome by car: A24 with the Carsoli-Oricola and Tagliacozzo exits; for Scurcola Marsicana continue towards Avezzano.
- By train: the Rome–Avezzano–Pescara line stops at Carsoli and Tagliacozzo (see Abruzzo without a car).
- By bus: the TUA Sulmona–Avezzano–Rome line and local services link the area with Avezzano and Roma Tiburtina.
The village
Carsoli 616 m
Altitude
616 m
Municipality
Carsoli
The first Abruzzo village for those arriving from Rome, on the edge of the Piana del Cavaliere. The old village climbs Colle Sant’Angelo up to the medieval castle; the hamlet of Pietrasecca has the cave nature reserve.
Things to do
Did you know? Carsoli has the «Il Pratone» airfield, used for sport and microlight flying over the Piana del Cavaliere.
Local food
- Sagne e ceci (pasta with chickpeas) — Homemade flour-and-water pasta cut into pieces and cooked with chickpeas: a humble, tasty mountain first course.
- Polenta on the wooden board — Polenta poured onto the wooden board with sausage sauce and eaten by everyone together.
- Lamb with egg and lemon — Lamb stew finished with egg and lemon, the Easter dish of L’Aquila.
Useful numbers
- Municipality of Carsoli: 0863 9081
- Emergencies and mountain rescue: 112 · 118
- municipality website
Where to eat in Carsoli
- Il Casale del Colonnello Via degli Alpini, Carsoli · 339 199 5136
- V’Incanto Osteria Moderna Via Tiburtina Valeria, km 68,800, Carsoli · 346 542 0958
- La Taverna dell’Angelo Via della Vittoria, 43, Carsoli · 339 148 6653
- Terrae Madre (Pietrasecca) Piazza Grande, 8, Carsoli · 338 587 7167
- Trattorias and restaurants in Carsoli: search on TripAdvisor
The village
Oricola 810 m
Altitude
810 m
Municipality
Oricola
A village overlooking the Piana del Cavaliere on the border with Lazio, with a medieval castle. The Roman town of Carsioli stood in its territory, at Civita.
Things to do
Did you know? The site of the ancient Roman town of Carsioli was identified in 1645 by the cartographer Lukas Holstenius at Civita di Oricola.
Local food
- Sagne e ceci (pasta with chickpeas) — Homemade flour-and-water pasta cut into pieces and cooked with chickpeas: a humble, tasty mountain first course.
- Arrosticini — Mutton skewers grilled over embers, the symbol of Abruzzo cooking.
- Lamb with egg and lemon — Lamb stew finished with egg and lemon, the Easter dish of L’Aquila.
Useful numbers
- Municipality of Oricola: 0863 996121
- Emergencies and mountain rescue: 112 · 118
- municipality website
Where to eat in Oricola
- Q Restaurant Strada Provinciale del Cavaliere, Oricola · 392 113 2057
- Trattorias and restaurants in Oricola: search on TripAdvisor
The village
Pereto 800 m
Altitude
800 m
Municipality
Pereto
A medieval village at the foot of Monte Fontecellese, dominated by a castle overlooking the whole Piana del Cavaliere. Around the village there are riding stables for horse rides.
Things to do
Did you know? Every 26 December since 1970 the medieval village has turned into a living nativity scene.
Local food
- Polenta on the wooden board — Polenta poured onto the wooden board with sausage sauce and eaten by everyone together.
- Sagne e ceci (pasta with chickpeas) — Homemade flour-and-water pasta cut into pieces and cooked with chickpeas: a humble, tasty mountain first course.
- Marsica truffles — Black winter, summer scorzone and white truffles in the woods of the Marsica.
Useful numbers
- Municipality of Pereto: 0863 997440
- Emergencies and mountain rescue: 112 · 118
- municipality website
Where to eat in Pereto
- Quartuccio Ristorante – B&B Strada Provinciale del Cavaliere, Pereto · 388 098 3651
- Trattorias and restaurants in Pereto: search on TripAdvisor
The village
Rocca di Botte 750 m
Altitude
750 m
Municipality
Rocca di Botte
A small village on the slopes of Monte La Corte, on the border with the Aniene valley and near the Simbruini mountains. It is the birthplace of Saint Peter the Hermit.
Things to do
Did you know? Between late August and September the village renews the «Comparatico» with Trevi nel Lazio in honour of Saint Peter the Hermit, offering blessed bread baked in the oven of his birthplace.
Local food
- Sagne e ceci (pasta with chickpeas) — Homemade flour-and-water pasta cut into pieces and cooked with chickpeas: a humble, tasty mountain first course.
- Polenta on the wooden board — Polenta poured onto the wooden board with sausage sauce and eaten by everyone together.
- Arrosticini — Mutton skewers grilled over embers, the symbol of Abruzzo cooking.
Useful numbers
- Emergencies and mountain rescue: 112 · 118
- municipality website
Where to eat in Rocca di Botte
- Trattorias and restaurants in Rocca di Botte: search on TripAdvisor
The village
Sante Marie 850 m
Altitude
850 m
Municipality
Sante Marie
A village among chestnut woods and trails for hiking and horse riding, with the Grotte di Luppa regional nature reserve, a sinkhole and a climbing crag.
Things to do
Did you know? Near the village, in the Grotte di Luppa reserve, stands one of Chris Bangle’s «big benches»: three metres tall, yellow, looking over the woods.
Local food
- Marsica truffles — Black winter, summer scorzone and white truffles in the woods of the Marsica.
- Polenta on the wooden board — Polenta poured onto the wooden board with sausage sauce and eaten by everyone together.
- Sagne e ceci (pasta with chickpeas) — Homemade flour-and-water pasta cut into pieces and cooked with chickpeas: a humble, tasty mountain first course.
Useful numbers
- Municipality of Sante Marie: 0863 679132
- Emergencies and mountain rescue: 112 · 118
- municipality website
Where to eat in Sante Marie
- Trattorias and restaurants in Sante Marie: search on TripAdvisor
The village
Tagliacozzo 741 m
Altitude
741 m
Municipality
Tagliacozzo
One of Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages, with Piazza dell’Obelisco and an old centre at the foot of Monte Civita. In summer it hosts the international Mezza Estate festival; its territory includes the resort of Marsia on Monte Midia.
Things to do
Did you know? Tagliacozzo is mentioned by Dante in the Divine Comedy (Inferno, canto XXVIII) for the 1268 battle: a statue of the poet stands in front of the station, and «Gironi Divini» is held in August.
Local food
- Sagne e ceci (pasta with chickpeas) — Homemade flour-and-water pasta cut into pieces and cooked with chickpeas: a humble, tasty mountain first course.
- Lamb with egg and lemon — Lamb stew finished with egg and lemon, the Easter dish of L’Aquila.
- Polenta on the wooden board — Polenta poured onto the wooden board with sausage sauce and eaten by everyone together.
Useful numbers
- Municipality of Tagliacozzo: 0863 6141
- Emergencies and mountain rescue: 112 · 118
- municipality website
Where to eat in Tagliacozzo
- Ristorante Giardino Resta Via Orsini, 10, Tagliacozzo · 393 199 8028
- La Locomotiva Via della Torretta, 45, Tagliacozzo · 388 099 9980
- Trattorias and restaurants in Tagliacozzo: search on TripAdvisor
The village
Cappadocia 1,108 m
Altitude
1,108 m
Municipality
Cappadocia
The highest village in the area, below the Simbruini mountains, near the springs of the Liri. Everything is on our page about Cappadocia.
Things to do
Did you know? At 1,108 metres it is the highest village in western Marsica.
Local food
- Polenta on the wooden board — Polenta poured onto the wooden board with sausage sauce and eaten by everyone together.
- Marsica truffles — Black winter, summer scorzone and white truffles in the woods of the Marsica.
- Arrosticini — Mutton skewers grilled over embers, the symbol of Abruzzo cooking.
Useful numbers
- Municipality of Cappadocia: 0863 670178
- Emergencies and mountain rescue: 112 · 118
- municipality website
Where to eat in Cappadocia
- Trattorias and restaurants in Cappadocia: search on TripAdvisor
The village
Scurcola Marsicana 700 m
Altitude
700 m
Municipality
Scurcola Marsicana
At the foot of Monte San Nicola, it overlooks the Piani Palentini, where the Battle of Tagliacozzo between Conradin of Swabia and Charles of Anjou was fought in 1268. The abbey of Santa Maria della Vittoria was built after the victory.
Things to do
Did you know? In the second half of August, at the Sagra della ciammella, wine instead of water flows from the Venus fountain in the square.
Local food
- Fucino potatoes and carrots PGI — Potatoes and carrots from the reclaimed Fucino plain, two Abruzzo PGIs.
- Sagne e ceci (pasta with chickpeas) — Homemade flour-and-water pasta cut into pieces and cooked with chickpeas: a humble, tasty mountain first course.
- Arrosticini — Mutton skewers grilled over embers, the symbol of Abruzzo cooking.
Useful numbers
- Municipality of Scurcola Marsicana: 0863 1874022
- Emergencies and mountain rescue: 112 · 118
- municipality website
Where to eat in Scurcola Marsicana
- Trattorias and restaurants in Scurcola Marsicana: search on TripAdvisor
At the table
Food and traditions
Local dishes and products, with the recipes and guides on our site.
The food of western Marsica is simple mountain cooking: pulses and homemade pasta, lamb, polenta with sausage, chestnuts from the Sante Marie woods and truffles.
- Sagne e ceci (pasta with chickpeas) — Homemade flour-and-water pasta cut into pieces and cooked with chickpeas: a humble, tasty mountain first course.
- Lamb with egg and lemon — Lamb stew finished with egg and lemon, the Easter dish of L’Aquila.
- Polenta on the wooden board — Polenta poured onto the wooden board with sausage sauce and eaten by everyone together.
- Marsica truffles — Black winter, summer scorzone and white truffles in the woods of the Marsica.
- Fucino potatoes and carrots PGI — Potatoes and carrots from the reclaimed Fucino plain, two Abruzzo PGIs.
- Arrosticini — Mutton skewers grilled over embers, the symbol of Abruzzo cooking.
- Fregnacce aquilane — Thin crêpes filled with ragù and cheese, folded into triangles and baked.