In the Alto Sangro, near the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, the Skipass Alto Sangro ski area links the slopes of Roccaraso (Aremogna and Gravare), Pizzalto and Monte Pratello (Rivisondoli): 23 lifts, including 6 gondolas, and about 90 km of slopes between 1,301 and 2,142 metres.

Complete Guide – Roccaraso & Alto Sangro Ski Area

Information, services, activities and useful contacts to enjoy the mountains at their best.

Lift name	Area	Type	Length	Year
Aremogna – top station at Toppe del Tesoro (2,142 m)	Aremogna	6-seat gondola	1,526 m	1989
Pallottieri	Aremogna	10-seat gondola	1,063 m	2020
Macchione	Aremogna	3-seat chairlift	595 m	1993
Crete Rosse	Aremogna	3-seat chairlift	327 m	2000
Crete Rosse I	Aremogna	Drag lift	452 m	1988
Crete Rosse II	Aremogna	Drag lift	452 m	1991
Valle Verde 1	Aremogna	2-seat chairlift	562 m	1992
Valle Verde 2	Aremogna	3-seat chairlift	1,203 m	1992
Campo Scuola Aremogna	Aremogna	Rope tow (ski school area)	120 m	—
Gravare – Toppe del Tesoro – top station at Toppe del Tesoro (2,142 m)	Gravare	10-seat gondola	1,567 m	2016
Valle delle Gravare	Gravare	3-seat chairlift	1,215 m	1987
Valle delle Gravare di Sotto	Gravare	3-seat chairlift	492 m	1993
Pizzalto – Gravare – links Pizzalto with Gravare	Pizzalto	10-seat gondola	1,547 m	2016
Pizzalto	Pizzalto	6-seat detachable chairlift	890 m	2005
Paradiso I	Pizzalto	Drag lift	476 m	—
Paradiso II	Pizzalto	Drag lift	476 m	—
Fontanile – Vallone – from 1,301 to 1,406 m	Monte Pratello	10-seat gondola	738 m	2021
Vallone – Monte Pratello – new for the 2026/27 season, replaces the old Monte Pratello gondola (1991)	Monte Pratello	10-seat gondola	1,937 m	2026
Pino Solitario	Monte Pratello	4-seat detachable chairlift	1,413 m	2005
Prato Monte Pratello	Monte Pratello	3-seat chairlift	1,180 m	2000
Del Pratelletto	Monte Pratello	Drag lift	653 m	2006
Valloncello – Monte Pratello	Monte Pratello	Drag lift	353 m	2018
Heidi	—	Drag lift	1,198 m	—

Slope name	Area	Difficulty	Length	Notes
Monte Pratello	Monte Pratello	Blue	4,910 m
Panoramica	Monte Pratello	Blue	2,117 m
Prato	Monte Pratello	Blue	1,300 m
Fontanile	Monte Pratello	Blue	700 m
Pino Solitario	Monte Pratello	Red	1,708 m
Esse	Monte Pratello	Red	1,061 m
Valloncello	Monte Pratello	Red	730 m
Bosco	Monte Pratello	Red	1,300 m
Direttissima	Monte Pratello	Black	1,838 m
Pratelletto	Monte Pratello	Black	1,000 m
Superesse	Monte Pratello	Black	840–1,180 m	length differs between sources

Parking

Aremogna Parking – Large, close to the Gravare gondola. Ideal for early‑morning starts.
Pizzalto Parking – Convenient for families and ski schools. Frequent shuttles to the lifts.
Monte Pratello Parking – Plenty of space, recommended on busy weekends.
Roccaraso Town Parking – Useful for those staying in town or using the ski bus.

Practical tip: on January–February weekends, arriving before 08:30 drastically reduces waiting times.

Events

Winter Music Festival – Concerts and DJ sets at high altitude during the winter season.
Snowshoe & Trekking Gathering – Outdoor events in the Bosco di Sant’Antonio.
Roccaraso Live Summer – Shows, music and family activities in the town center.
Transiberiana d’Italia – Themed Events – Historic train journeys with tastings and reenactments.

Tip: many events require advance booking, especially on weekends.

Summer Rentals

Rental Aremogna – Equipment rental at the base of the lifts: check summer opening first.
Tel: 0864 619083
Rental Monte Pratello – Equipment rental at the base of the lifts: check summer opening first.
Tel: 0864 266327
Up-to-date list of rentals – roccaraso.net

Tip: book e‑bikes in advance on summer weekends, especially for tours in the Bosco di Sant’Antonio.

Name	Area	Services	Phone	Notes
Rental Aremogna	Aremogna	Ski, snowboard, helmets, storage	0864 619083 / 0864 619048	Aremogna gondola square.
Giancola Michele Rental	Aremogna	Ski, snowboard	0864 62737	Historic rental in the area.
Rental Pizzalto	Pizzalto	Ski, snowboard, sleds	0864 602383	Pizzalto car park.
SnowService Tames Gravare	Gravare	Ski, snowboard	0864 760059	Gravare car park – Aremogna.
Rental Monte Pratello	Monte Pratello	Ski, snowboard	0864 266327	At the base of the first Monte Pratello chairlift.

Name	Area	Specializations	Phone	Notes
Italian Ski School Roccaraso – Aremogna	Aremogna	Beginners, children, groups	0864 62736	Head office at Via Circonvallazione 6; Aremogna ski field 348 0039924, Gravare 393 9028537.
Scuola Italiana Sci Roccaraso – Pizzalto ski field	Pizzalto	Children, private lessons	348 0039906	Ski field of the Scuola Italiana Sci Roccaraso-Aremogna.
Italian Ski School Monte Pratello	Monte Pratello	Intermediate, advanced	+39 329.8158371	Excellent for improvement.
Sole e Neve Ski School	Roccaraso	All levels	340 5095949	Personalized lessons.

Service	Phone	Notes
Emergencies (NUE)	112 / 118	Single number, also for mountain rescue.
Guardia di Finanza Mountain Rescue (SAGF) Roccaraso	0864 63645	Mountain rescue station.
Carabinieri Roccaraso	0864 62126	Viale Napoli 29.
Roccaraso IAT tourist office	0864 62210	Tourist information, Via Roma.
Municipality of Roccaraso	0864 61921	Piazza G. Leone.
Roccaraso ticket office	0864 602148	Alto Sangro ski passes.
Aremogna ticket office	0864 62336	Ski passes and lifts.
Pizzalto ticket office	0864 602383	Ski passes and lifts.
Monte Pratello ticket office	0864 69152	Ski passes and lifts.
Castel di Sangro ticket office	0864 845049	Alto Sangro Ski Pass Consortium, skipass@altosangro.net.
Castel di Sangro Hospital	0864 8991	Nearest A&E.
Sanjco Pharmacy (Roccaraso)	0864 62616	Via Roma 39.
Out-of-hours doctor (Pescocostanzo)	0864 641244	Seasonal tourist medical service: 0864 64008. Single number 116117.
Municipal Police	0864 6192214	Traffic and safety.
Abruzzo Civil Protection	800 861 016	Territorial emergencies.

Alto Sangro Ski Area

The Alto Sangro ski area is the largest in central‑southern Italy, with over 100 km of slopes and 23 ski lifts. It ranges from about 1,300 to 2,142 meters in altitude and features a modern snowmaking system.

Altitudes of the Ski Area

Main elevation levels of Roccaraso, Aremogna, Pizzalto and Monte Pratello.

Area	Minimum Altitude	Maximum Altitude	Vertical Drop	Notes
Aremogna	1,668 m	2,142 m	474 m	From the Aremogna gondola base to Toppe del Tesoro.
Gravare	about 1,580 m	2,142 m	about 560 m	Gravare – Toppe del Tesoro gondola and Gravare chairlifts.
Pizzalto	about 1,450 m	about 1,870 m	about 420 m	Pizzalto chairlift and Pizzalto – Gravare gondola.
Monte Pratello	1,301 m	2,035 m	734 m	From the Fontanile – Vallone gondola to the top of Monte Pratello.
Roccaraso town	1,236 m	—	—	Logistics base and services.

Recommended Routes – Trekking, Snowshoeing, MTB

A selection of panoramic and accessible routes across the main areas of the ski domain.

Easy Routes

Bosco di Sant’Antonio – Loop (3 km, +80 m) – Ideal for families, snowshoeing and photography.
Pizzalto – Valle Verde (2.5 km, +120 m) – Simple and very scenic walk.
Monte Pratello – Plateau (4 km, +150 m) – Perfect for entry‑level MTB.

Intermediate Routes

Aremogna – Toppe del Tesoro (6 km, +350 m) – Majella views.
Pizzalto – Aremogna (7 km, +420 m) – Classic connection route.
Monte Pratello – Belvedere (5 km, +300 m) – Very panoramic trail.

Advanced Routes

Aremogna Ridges – Gravare (10 km, +650 m) – Technical and spectacular itinerary.
Monte Pratello – 2060 Peak (8 km, +550 m) – For experienced hikers.
Pizzalto – Aremogna – Pratello Traverse (12 km, +700 m) – Full ski‑area crossing.

Tip: in winter always check the snow report and trail conditions.

Points of Interest

Monte Pratello Ski Lift – Highly rated cableway.
Monte Pratello Cable Car System – Modern gondola connected to the ski area.
AltoSangroSkipass – Centralized access to the entire ski domain.
Pizzalto – Ski area with hotels and services.

Family Services

Kinderheim Montepratello: snow playground for children aged 3–12.
Scivolandia in Pizzalto: snow play area, ideal for younger kids.
Pesco Swup Snowpark: for freestyle enthusiasts.

How to Get There

By Car

From Rome: A24 + A25, exit Pratola Peligna – Sulmona
From Naples: A1, exit Caianello
From Pescara: A25, exit Pratola Peligna – Sulmona

By Train

Sulmona–Carpinone line (the “Transiberiana d’Italia”).

By Bus

Connections from Rome, Naples, Pescara and Sulmona.

Skipass and Rates

Daily
Morning / Afternoon
Multi‑day
Seasonal
See all rates

Weather and Slope Conditions

Snow report
Live webcams
Weather alerts

Extra Activities

Guided snowshoe hikes – Routes in Bosco di Sant’Antonio, Aremogna and Valle delle Gravare.
Ice skating – “Giuseppe Bolino” Ice Arena, open all year.
Sledding and bob – Dedicated areas in Pizzalto and Aremogna.
Transiberiana d’Italia – Historic panoramic train.
Pesco Swup Snowpark – Freestyle area with kickers and rails.
Fat‑bike on snow – Groomed trails in Monte Pratello.
Wellness & SPA – Wellness centers in hotels and resorts.
Photography excursions – Tours dedicated to wildlife and landscapes.

Where to Sleep

Hotels and Resorts
B&Bs and Guesthouses
Residences and Apartments
Find a hotel in Roccaraso

Practical Tips

Parking: Aremogna, Pizzalto, Monte Pratello
Avoid 09:00–10:00 on weekends
Winter tires or snow chains required
Buy skipass online

Where to Eat

Traditional restaurants
Mountain huts
Pizzerias
Bars and après‑ski
Find a restaurant

Recommended Itineraries

Bosco di Sant’Antonio
Monte Pratello – Belvedere
Pizzalto – Aremogna
Trails of the Abruzzo National Park

Local Transport

Roccaraso–Aremogna–Pizzalto–Pratello Ski Bus
Typical hours: 08:00–17:00
Frequency: every 20–30 minutes during peak hours
Main stops: Roccaraso center, Pizzalto, Aremogna, Monte Pratello
Info and updates: 0864 602 148 (lift ticket office)
Lift Shuttles
Service active on weekends and high season
Hours: 08:30–16:30
Frequency: every 10–15 minutes
Tip: on busy days, park at Monte Pratello and use the shuttle.
Taxis and private drivers (NCC)
For taxis and private hire ask the Roccaraso IAT tourist office (0864 62210) or your hotel reception: local services often change from one season to the next.
Intercity Bus Connections
– Satam / TUA Abruzzo: connections from Pescara, Chieti, Sulmona
– Naples–Roccaraso (regional buses)
Typical hours: 06:30–20:00
Tip: in winter always check for possible delays due to snow.

Practical tip: on January and February weekends, the 09:00–10:00 slot is the most congested. Arriving before 08:30 drastically reduces waiting times.

Mountain Safety

Check the snow report
Wear a helmet
Do not leave the marked slopes
Emergency: 112 / 118

Shops and Useful Services

Sports shops – Technical clothing and ski equipment.
Pharmacies – Roccaraso Pharmacy open also on weekends.
Supermarkets – Minimarkets and grocery stores in town.
Tourist offices – Roccaraso IAT Info Point.
Ski and snowboard repairs – Specialized workshops.
Tobacco shops and newsstands – In town center and near the lifts.
Local products and souvenirs – Crafts and local gastronomy.
ATMs – Cash machines in the town center.

Dog‑Friendly Activities

Dog‑accessible trails – Bosco di Sant’Antonio, Monte Pratello.
Green areas – Open spaces in Pizzalto and Aremogna.
Pet‑friendly accommodations – Hotels, B&Bs and residences.
Pet shops – Stores in the town center.
Dedicated snow areas – Delimited zones for safe movement.
Veterinary services – Clinics in Roccaraso and Castel di Sangro.

Alto Sangro Ski Area – Roccaraso and Rivisondoli

The ski lifts of Roccaraso and Rivisondoli form the largest ski area in central Italy, created by the union of three originally independent ski stations — Aremogna, Monte Pratello and Pizzalto — later integrated under the Alto Sangro Ski Consortium, which also includes the lifts of Pescasseroli.

As of 2022, the area features 6 gondolas, several chairlifts and drag lifts, offering over 100 km of skiable slopes.

Access is possible from three main entry points (see the map for details): from the Piana delle 5 Miglia on the Rivisondoli side for Monte Pratello (usually the busiest due to easy access), and from Roccaraso via the Aremogna lifts.

The lowest departure point of the Monte Pratello gondola is at 1,250 m, while on the Aremogna side the lowest access point is around 1,560 m.

The ski area is equipped with a state‑of‑the‑art snowmaking system, and the number of lifts generally ensures quick queue management. Lift passes can be purchased online at Roccaraso.net to avoid queues at ticket offices.

The entire area is well organized in terms of restroom facilities, and the mountain chalets — although not numerous — are efficient and welcoming.

Before heading out, it is advisable to check weather conditions, road accessibility, and especially snow coverage, which can vary significantly.

Due to exposure to cold Balkan winds, the ski area can receive exceptional snowfalls, alternating with periods of reduced snowfall caused by sirocco winds, which may raise temperatures even in mid‑winter.