Pescasseroli in winter: skiing, snowshoeing and discovering nature

In winter, alpine skiing is possible in Pescasseroli, and snowshoe hikes are also offered. The Pescasseroli ski resort has three ski schools. In addition, Route C3, the Museo Naturalistico, the Museo Storico, the Parco Faunistico and the Giardino appenninico provide further specific attractions and destinations.

• Route C3 from Fonte della Difesa to Monte Tranquillo is designated as a hike lasting 2.5 hours and having a moderate level of difficulty.
• The Museo Naturalistico at the Centro Visita di Pescasseroli provides information about the park through dioramas, models, illuminated panels and thematic exhibitions.
• At the Parco Faunistico, you can observe specimens of the park's most important wildlife.
• The Giardino appenninico cultivates typical plant species from the park's various habitats.
• The Museo Storico of the Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo, Lazio e Molise covers the park's origins and subsequent development, as well as nature conservation topics.
• The Sangro River rises not far away in the Parco d'Abruzzo and passes through the Pescasseroli area.

Winter sports across several disciplines

The ski resort supplements alpine skiing with other disciplines. The three ski schools cover alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, telemark skiing and fun carving.

Snowshoeing and a designated hiking route

Snowshoe hikes complement alpine skiing in Pescasseroli. Route C3 from Fonte della Difesa to Monte Tranquillo is designated as a hike lasting 2.5 hours and having a moderate level of difficulty.

Nature among wildlife, plant habitats and rivers

At the Parco Faunistico, you can observe specimens of the park's most important wildlife. The Giardino appenninico cultivates typical plant species from the park's various habitats. The Sangro River rises not far away in the Parco d'Abruzzo and passes through the Pescasseroli area.

Park history and visitor information

The information office at the Centro Visita di Pescasseroli provides information and assistance with visiting the park area. The Museo Naturalistico at the Centro Visita di Pescasseroli provides information about the park through dioramas, models, illuminated panels and thematic exhibitions. The Museo Storico of the Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo, Lazio e Molise covers the park's origins and subsequent development and also presents nature conservation topics in multimedia form.

Accommodation and offers in Pescasseroli

When choosing accommodation in Pescasseroli, the town's offerings and the features of an individual property should be considered separately. Pescasseroli offers alpine skiing, the five disciplines of alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, telemark skiing and fun carving, snowshoe hikes, Route C3, wildlife and nature observation, and park museums. However, this does not automatically establish that an individual ski hotel or other accommodation is close to the slopes, has specific facilities, provides childcare or has availability; these features depend on the specific property.

If you would like to compare more destinations for your travel decision, you can also find Rivisondoli, Sulmona, Castel Di Sangro, Cappadocia, Rocca Di Mezzo, Celano, Cansano and Ovindoli.

For the overview of the wider area: L-Aquila.