Peak Elevation
2,199 m
7,215 ft
Vertical Drop
319 m
1,047 ft
Skiable Area
750 ha
1,853.27 ac
Avg Snowfall
508 cm
200 in
Lifts
4
About
Gran Sasso - Campo Imperatore is a small, high ski area on the Campo Imperatore plateau in Abruzzo, Italy, below Corno Grande, the highest peak of the Apennines. Four lifts serve about 8.6 km of pistes between roughly 1,880 m and 2,199 m, a modest vertical of about 320 m reached via a cable car from Fonte Cerreto. Mussolini was imprisoned at the plateau's Hotel Campo Imperatore in 1943 before the German raid that freed him.
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Difficulty Breakdown
Local symbols shown first, North American second
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Operated by Centro Turistico Gran Sasso d'Italia S.p.A.
Data validated from official sources but may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with the resort directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lifts does Gran Sasso - Campo Imperatore have?
Gran Sasso - Campo Imperatore has 4 ski lifts, with a combined uphill capacity of approximately 4,600 riders per hour.
What is the vertical drop at Gran Sasso - Campo Imperatore?
Gran Sasso - Campo Imperatore has a vertical drop of 1,047 feet (319 meters).
What is the peak elevation of Gran Sasso - Campo Imperatore?
The summit of Gran Sasso - Campo Imperatore sits at 7,215 feet (2,199 meters) above sea level.
How many trails does Gran Sasso - Campo Imperatore have?
Gran Sasso - Campo Imperatore has 9 marked trails, totaling roughly 5.34 miles of skiing.
How big is the skiable terrain at Gran Sasso - Campo Imperatore?
Gran Sasso - Campo Imperatore covers 1,853.27 acres (750 hectares) of skiable terrain.
Does Gran Sasso - Campo Imperatore offer night skiing?
No, Gran Sasso - Campo Imperatore does not offer night skiing.
Does Gran Sasso - Campo Imperatore have snowmaking?
Yes, Gran Sasso - Campo Imperatore has snowmaking to supplement natural snowfall and extend the ski season.
How much snow does Gran Sasso - Campo Imperatore get each year?
Gran Sasso - Campo Imperatore averages around 200 inches (508 cm) of snowfall per season.
