High‑altitude panoramas, big elevation gains and three iconic massifs: Gran Sasso, Maiella and Sirente‑Velino.
Ski mountaineering in Abruzzo revolves around three major massifs: Gran Sasso, Maiella and Sirente‑Velino, with additional routes in the PNALM. The region offers short and educational outings, classics with over 1,000 m of elevation gain, steep couloirs and long traverses.
Area: Corno Grande, Corno Piccolo, Monte Camicia, Pizzo Cefalone, Intermesoli.
Character: alpine routes, steep couloirs, long traverses.
Starting points: Campo Imperatore, Prati di Tivo, Castelli, Farindola.
Classics: high traverse of the Gran Sasso, couloirs of Monte Camicia.
Area: Monte Amaro, Focalone, Acquaviva, Porrara.
Character: long valleys, big elevation gains, sustained slopes.
Starting points: Passo San Leonardo, Palena, Pennapiedimonte.
Notable routes: Rava della Giumenta Bianca – Monte Amaro, routes on Focalone and Porrara.
Area: Monte Sirente, Velino, Cagno, Ocre, Magnola.
Character: valleys, narrow couloirs, views over the Rocche Plateau.
Routes: Monte Sirente via Valle Inserrata, Monte Velino.
Area: Monti della Meta, Marsicani, high areas between Pescasseroli and Villetta Barrea.
Character: pristine environment, stricter regulations.
Warning: always check seasonal bans and restrictions.
Routes with moderate elevation gain and gentle slopes. A CAI course or mountain guides is recommended for ARTVA‑shovel‑probe training.
800–1,000 m routes on Maiella, Sirente‑Velino and less technical areas of the Gran Sasso. Focus on avalanche bulletin, navigation and group management.
Major classics, steep couloirs and high traverses. Alpine skills required (crampons, ice axe, ice management).
Ski mountaineering is an alpine activity with objective risks. Continuous training, updates and caution are essential.
Note: ARTVA‑shovel‑probe require real training.
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Ski mountaineering in Abruzzo revolves around three major massifs: Gran Sasso, Maiella and Sirente‑Velino, with additional routes in the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park. The region offers short and educational tours, major classics with over 1,000 m of elevation gain, steep couloirs and long traverses, with environments ranging from beech forests to large glacial basins. Specialized platforms (Outdooractive, Wikiloc, editorial articles) list dozens of routes, with particular concentration around Corno Grande, Monte Amaro, Monte Sirente, Velino, Camicia, Focalone, Porrara and Gorzano.
On the edge of the Velino-Sirente Regional Park lie the Celano Gorges, a unique place in the world due to the impressive canyon walls where several pairs of golden eagles nest. The trail starts in Celano and ends in Ovindoli.
Glacial plateau in the Sirente‑Velino Park, ideal for hiking, cross‑country skiing, snowshoeing and unspoiled nature. Access from Rovere, near Rocca di Mezzo.
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
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
Abruzzo’s villages are famous for their fortresses, mountains and the traditional trabocchi along the southern coast
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
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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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