Campo di Giove is located in the heart of the Abruzzo Apennines and precisely on the western side of the Majella massif within the homonymous National Park.
An important destination for both winter and summer tourism for those who love the mountains and nature, Campo di Giove is an ideal logistic base to reach Monte Coccia (1652 m), Monte Porrara (2137 m), Monte Amaro (2795 m ) and the mountain top Tavola Rotonda (2405 m).
During the summer season, the Majella Park offers the possibility of outdoor activities immersed in a splendid natural setting: from simple walks in nature trails, to trekking, to excursions on foot, by mountain bike or on horseback. During the winter season, the presence of ski lifts with various slopes dedicated to non-experts, makes Campo di Giove a location particularly suitable for children and families.
The ski resort of Campo di Giove
Campo di Giove is part of the Consorzio Sci dei Parchi (Ski Consortium of Parks) which includes other locations such as Scanno Monte Rotondo and Passo Leonardo and for which a single ski pass is valid.
The ski resorts are the highest in the entire Apennines and extend between the Serra Campanile peaks (1787 m) and Monte Tavola Rotonda. Located about 3 km from the town going in the direction of Roccaraso, they are composed of:
- Chairlift which, with its 1455 meters in length and a slope of 513 meters, connects the base of the lift "Le Piane" located at 1160 meters to the "Guado di Coccia", located at 1676 meters above sea level. Both at the base of the plant and in Guado di Coccia there is a refreshment point with a restaurant-bar;
- Serra Campanile ski lift that starts from Guado di Coccia and climbs up to an altitude of 1787 meters;
- Quartarana ski lift.
Thanks to an advanced system for artificial snow on the slopes, it is possible to extend the ski season until spring.
The ski slopes of Campo di Giove
The slopes are located at an altitude between 1145 meters and 2350 meters for a total of 10 km dedicated to alpine skiing. They are divided into 9 runs (6 blue runs, 1 red run, 1 black run, 1 green run for children) differentiated according to the different levels of difficulty.
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The slopes are mainly blue in color which provide easier routes for beginners; an example of this are the two sunny slopes of Tavola Rotonda and Serra Campanile and the Quartarana slope. The red run (Le Capre) is 190 meters long and is of medium difficulty, while the black run (Porrara) is certainly the most fascinating with a difference in height of 700 meters. However, it presents greater difficulty extending for 2100 meters in a channel. rather steep; the black run is therefore suitable for more experienced skiers.
For children who want to learn to ski or get closer to snowboarding, there are two school camps (one at the base of the lifts and the other in Guado di Coccia) which also make use of two treadmills. In addition, there is the Giovilandia Kinder Park which is a playground on the snow and a skating rink created with synthetic ice that remains open even in summer.
For those who love Nordic skiing, the ski resort offers the opportunity to make excursions in an engaging and suggestive environment in terms of snowshoeing or cross-country skiing or mountaineering.