The Ski Resort
Campo Imperatore is a high plateau situated in Gran Sasso Massif in Central Italy. Formed by a glacier thousands of years ago, the plateau counts among Italy´s oldest ski resorts. In the 1920ies winter tourism was established at Campo Imperatore. Due to its close vicinity to Rome it is still a very popular ski resort among skiers from Central Italy. Its proximity to Calderone Glacier and the general weather situation in Gran Sasso Massif Campo Imperatore is known to have guaranteed snow throughout the season. Although there are some slopes for beginners, Campo Imperatore is especially interesting for advanced skiers and experts. Numerous off-piste descents attract freeriders from all over Europe.
Interesting facts
- Offering 8 km of slopes and terrain, Campo Imperatore - Gran Sasso is among the 3 largest Ski Resorts in Abruzzo.
- Campo Imperatore - Gran Sasso is among the 3 best rated Ski Resorts in Abruzzo.
- Elevated between 1 100 m and 2 200 m, the Ski Resort is among the 3 highest elevated Ski Resorts in Abruzzo. The vertical drop from summit to base is 1 100 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in Italy is 824 m. Most runs are therefore relatively long.
- Average snow depth during the season is 71 cm at summit elevation and 22 cm at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during January, offering an average snow depth of 71 cm at summit elevation and 25 cm at the base. Therefore Campo Imperatore - Gran Sasso is among the 5 ski Resorts with best snow conditions in Abruzzo.
- Campo Imperatore - Gran Sasso features 50 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in Italy is 47 sunny days. February is the sunniest month with an average of 18 sunny days. This makes the ski resort one of the 3 sunniest in Abruzzo.
