Hotel Tiffany's in Roccaraso

Rome’s Secret Ski Resort!

Okay, resort isn’t actually in Rome… but it is only 2 hours 30 mins drive from Rome and 2 hours from Naples! This really is a brilliant family friendly resort, which we keep on returning to year after year, and there’s very good reasons for that. Firstly, you can fly directly to Rome, which means you can top and tail your trip with a visit to the world’s most beautiful and captivating city. Secondly, the Romans and Neapolitans tend to use the resort only at the weekends, which means that you could pretty much have the resort to yourselves Monday to Thursday. Thirdly, flights to Rome and car rental are relatively inexpensive during the winter months. Accommodation near the ski resort is also plentiful but we’d recommended staying in one of the nearby beautiful chocolate box villages such as Pescocostanzo or Rivisondoli, although this does mean a 15 mins drive to the resort and back every day. A ski pass for the area, which covers 90km of runs and 24 lifts, costs £724 for a family of 4 for 4 days as we tend not to ski on the Fridays when the crowds from Rome and Naples start to arrive. Finally, and arguably the most important advantage of skiing in the heart of Italy, is the food! Downsides? Well not too many I can think of, but arguably as it’s further south than the major European ski resorts, there’s always the chance of less snow. But over the 25 years I’ve been going to Alto Sangro, I can only remember a couple of times when there was a limited amount of snow, and I’m pretty sure there were also similar issues in the Alps and the Dolomites.

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This is our 4th year in Roccaraso. This hotel is in the perfect location with parking. Hotel is basic, but very clean and comfortable with the best bar in the village attached to it. Lots of good restaurants within short walking or easy driving distance. The ski slopes are a short 10 minute drive away.

Great Italian ski field in a very pretty town with lots of shops etc.

Beautiful mountains, fantastic food and coffee....all Italian so no tacky touristy places... easy to get bye on English alone

Parking near the slopes (100m) €4 all day... bargain. Cheap lift passes.

Very easy to get to. 100% recommend it. Went yesterday and although no snow at the moment they had enough man made to make the day enjoyable.

Beautiful place to visit in the winter if you go for holiday around Rome, this is one of the best spot to ski near Rome, for winter vacation. Surely there are many other better options in North, but if you don’t have enough time, and you want to spend for spend 4-5 days near the Italian capital , it is nice to consider a nice day under the snow in this little town. The local people are very hospital, the facilities are quite easy and affordable and it won’t miss the great local wine to warm you up. It’s a bit tired for families, but I recommend this trip for groups of friends or couple looking for adventures;
There are different level for ski, easy roads, medium level and also track for expert only ;
There are also teacher in case you want to learn and all the ski, snow and snowboard equipment can be rent daily or weekly .
The top mountain view it’s absolutely amazing

I hadn't skied for over 36 years but my daughter persuaded me to join my grandchildren and son-in-law to join them this February at the Roccaraso ski resort in the Apennines. We based ourselves at Rivisondoli, a fairly small centre but the experience was well worth it. The staff were just tremendous - friendly, understanding and very helpful - given my complete lack of vocabulary in the Italian language. Everything was easy, from ski pass, to hiring equipment and the slopes were beautifully maintained and sufficient in number for a beginner but challenging enough - several falls, stumbles and tumbles and and ungainly methods of getting to my feet. Yes, I did have a lesson and the instructor was excellent and not too expensive and he got me from zero to happily staying 'mostly' on my feet all the way down. Can't speak highly enough of this place - and so good to have it within an hour's drive of my new home.

Great place to ski and snowboard, and also great staff.
Beware you can only use the toilet and go inside the café or restaurant using a FFP2 mask.