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yooperprof Says: Even if you don't want to ski, you could have a good time in Roccaraso sledding. This hill has judge the right slope - enough to gain momemtum, but not so much that you'll lose control.
yooperprof Says: I saw several ski schools in Roccaraso. (They'll also teach you how to snowboard, if you're into that sort of thing.)
Baita Paradiso: Again excellent sandwiches
Veghel Says: Excellent sandwiches. This restaurant is smaller and more quiet than Valle Verde. Equally cheap. Friendly staff.In the background (right upper corner), the Toppe del Tesoro (2141 m) can be seen.
Valle Verde Restaurant: Excellent sandwiches
Veghel Says: This restaurant (left center on picture) serves excellent sandwiches with grilled meat. Cheap.The sunny terrace is on the other side of the restaurant.
yooperprof Says: They were showing "The Incredibles" when I was there.
yooperprof Says: Trains leave Roccaraso to the south - down through Castel di Sangro to Naples - and the north, up to Sulmona. The train station is modern but very simple; there is a waiting room, but very few conveniences.
Derby: Ski-wear and winter clothes
yooperprof Says: I didn't bring a winter hat with me from Naples - didn't think I would need it! WRONG! Fortunately, I found one of those nice knitted Scandinavian ski caps at this little boutique.
Antiche Delicaterre: Local specialties - candies, knitwear, crafts etc.
yooperprof Says: The Abruzzi Region is famous for its sweets. At this shop, I picked up some candies to bring back to my office. And the lady behind the counter was very helpful, and told me a little bit about the recent history of Roccaraso.
A tip for finding a buried vehicle
yooperprof Says: If you're planning to leave your car for a few nights on the streets of Roccaraso, you might want to attach a ping-pong ball to the radio antenna.
yooperprof Says: If you are planning to drive to Roccaraso in the winter, you might want to have chains on your tires. Not to mention a shovel and a good brush!
Veghel Says: These are probably the last cities that you expect to be closeby!
Veghel Says: Though the majority of the sport facilities are a few kilometers outside Roccaraso, there is a small ski area just outside the center. It offers a ski school and two ski lifts, suitable for beginners. Besides, there is a good sledging area.
Views from Toppe del Tesoro (2141 m)
Veghel Says: The third picture (south view) shows the easy way down from the Toppe del Tesoro. It's hard to imagine, but the mountains in the background are very close to Napels!An image there would be no clouds on the second picture: you could see the Adriatic sea in the distance.
North and east side of Toppe del Tesoro (2141 m)
Veghel Says: The village in the background is Rivisondoli. From a distance it looks more attractive than Roccaraso, but Roccaraso had a wider variety of hotels. Besides, the atmosphere in Roccaraso is better as the village is 100% into winter sports.The slope on the northeast side of...
Veghel Says: Toppe del Tesoro is the highest peak in the ski area of Roccaraso. It is accessible by a modern gondola lift. It serves both beginner/intermediate runs as well as one extremely steep black run. Finally, there are some excellent off piste opportunities if you take the...
Veghel Says: In the front of the picture, the Pizzalto (1469 - 1868 m) part of the ski area. In the background Toppe del Tesoro (2141 m). On the left is the Valle delle Gravare chair lift (1580 - 1850 m) that - like Pizzalto - offers some nice runs for all levels.
Toppe del Tesoro (2141) seen from Monte Pratello
Veghel Says: In the middle of the picture, the Valle Verde I (1861 - 1988 m) chair lift can be seen. In the right lower cornes is the Valle Verde II chair lift (1863 - 2058 m). The gondola lift to Toppe del Tesoro (2141 m) is in the background (top center).
Veghel Says: A closer look at the very steep upper part of the black run from the top of Monte Pratello (2035 m). To the left and right are excellent off piste opportunities.
Veghel Says: Aremogna, one of the central points of the Roccaraso ski area. The picture shows the depart stations of the gindola to the Toppe del Tesoro (2141 m) and the chair lift Pallottieri (1850 m). The ski run in the background comes from the Pizzalto area (1469 - 1868 m), that is...
yooperprof Says: It looks as if it has been recently restored - but I bet that my grandfather was baptized here!
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I saw several ski schools in Roccaraso. (They'll also teach you how to snowboard, if you're into that sort of thing.)
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The biggest European ski area south of the Alps
Almost unknown outside Italy, Roccaraso is the biggest European ski area south of the Alps. I've been there twice and the resort is absolutely marvellous if you consider its location and...
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Maybe this is one reason I like living in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan: it's in my genes to live in a place with loads of snow! In March 2005 I went to Roccaraso to discover the place where my...
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Sure Roccaraso is the most inportant holiday skiing resort of all Central-Southern Italy.
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