Alto Sangro
Weather at Alto Sangro
Low: -3.1°C / High: -1.5°C
Wind: WSW 29 km/h
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Resort Status
Resort Overview
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Alto Sangro combines five interconnected ski areas—Roccaraso, Rivisondoli, Pescocostanzo, Pizzalto, and Aremogna—creating central Italy's largest winter sports destination with 110 kilometres of diverse terrain. Located in Abruzzo's mountain heart at elevations between 1,250 and 2,140 metres, the resort area benefits from both Adriatic and Mediterranean weather influences, resulting in abundant natural snowfall complemented by cutting-edge snowmaking.
The varied terrain includes wide cruising runs, technical descents through beech forests, and dedicated beginner zones, making Alto Sangro remarkably versatile for all ability levels.
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Trails & Terrain
Trails
Total Runs
79
Total Area
90.5km
56.2 miles
Alto Sangro Lift System
Alto Sangro's comprehensive lift network features 33 modern installations combining high-speed detachable chairlifts, fixed grips, and surface lifts that efficiently connect the five component areas. The Monte Pratello and Pizzalto gondolas provide key access points from valley level, while strategic high-speed quads ensure smooth transitions between sectors.
Recent infrastructure investments have enhanced capacity and comfort with heated seats, wind protection, and advanced safety features. The system operates with notable efficiency, virtually eliminating wait times outside holiday periods, and facilitates easy movement throughout the extensive terrain.
Lifts
Total Lifts
26
Lift Types
7
Lift Breakdown
Season Info
The Alto Sangro winter season typically spans from early December through mid-April, with January and February delivering optimal conditions. The area receives approximately 3.5 metres of natural snowfall annually, enhanced by extensive snowmaking that ensures consistent coverage across 80% of all marked runs. Early season operations concentrate on higher elevation sectors, particularly around Monte Pratello, before expanding as conditions permit.
Spring brings increasingly warm temperatures, with the best skiing typically available on north-facing slopes. The resort's events calendar features January's historic skiing competitions and February's traditional Carnival celebrations.
Season Info
Current Season
2025 - 2026
Opening Day
12/15/2025
Closing Day
3/30/2026
Days Open
106
Location & Getting There
Set within Abruzzo's National Park region 180 kilometres east of Rome, Alto Sangro combines outstanding natural beauty with rich cultural heritage. The resort's principal towns—Roccaraso, Rivisondoli, and Pescocostanzo—feature distinctive medieval architecture and traditional stone buildings housing authentic restaurants specialising in regional mountain cuisine.
The area benefits from good transport links via the A25 motorway and railway connections to Rome and Naples, both approximately two hours distant. This central location in the Apennine mountains places visitors in a region known for its wildlife diversity, including rare Marsican brown bears and Apennine wolves.
Alto Sangro
, italy