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 5 miles 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 3609 ft and 7218 ft, the Ski Resort is among the 3 highest elevated Ski Resorts in Abruzzo. The vertical drop from summit to base is 3609 ft. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in Italy is 3173 ft.
- The day pass at Campo Imperatore - Gran Sasso is €33 making it one of the 3 cheapest ski Resorts in Abruzzo.
- Average snow depth during the season is 28 " at summit elevation and 9 " at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during January, offering an average snow depth of 28 " at summit elevation and 10 " at the base.
- Campo Imperatore - Gran Sasso features 31 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in Italy is 37 sunny days. January is the sunniest month with an average of 13 sunny days. This makes the ski resort one of the 3 sunniest in Italy.
