Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
TAKE TO THE PISTES
Abruzzo and Molise might lack the glamour of the northern Alps, but skiing is enthusiastically fol-
lowed and there are resorts across the regions (bank on about €35 for a daily ski pass).
»
Campitello Matese
In Molise's Monti del Matese, Campitello offers 40km of pistes, including
15km for cross-country skiers.
»
Campo di Giove
At the foot of the Parco Nazionale della Majella, this resort offers Abruzzo's
highest skiing, at 2350m.
»
Campo Felice
A small resort 40km south of L'Aquila with 40km of pistes (30km downhill, 10km
cross-country).
»
Campo Imperatore
Twenty-two kilometres of mainly downhill pistes and more than 60km of
cross-country trails in the Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga.
»
Ovindoli
Abruzzo's biggest ski resort, with 30km of downhill pistes and 50km of cross-country
trails.
»
Pescasseroli
A popular outpost deep in the Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo with 30km of downhill
slopes.
»
Pescocostanzo
Good for ski hiking as well as downhill skiing, it's celebrated for its medieval archi-
tecture.
»
Rivisondoli-Roccaraso
Near Pescocostanzo, this is one of the best equipped, with 28 ski lifts, two
cable cars and more than 100km of ski slopes.
Sleeping & Eating
Il Palazzo
( 0864 74 78 60;
www.ilpalazzobb.it
;
Via Ciorla 25; €60-90; )
This elegant and gently wel-
coming B&B spans seven rooms on the 2nd floor of an old
palazzo
in the
centro storico
.
The rooms are stylishly decorated with antique furnishings, and breakfast is served under
a frescoed ceiling.
B&B
€
Hotel Belvedere
( 0864 7 43 14;
www.belvederescanno.it
;
Piazza Santa Maria della Valle 3; per person incl breakfast
€35-60)
In a good location on Scanno's main piazza, this pleasant hotel offers spick-and-
span modern rooms decked out with parquet and polished wood trimmings. Also offers
half and full board.
HOTEL
€
Pizzeria Trattoria
