SKI AWAY THE WINTER BLUES ROMAN STYLE
Our Blogger: Rhodora
It’s winter time!! But in Rome, its very difficult to get any snow, so during your stay in the eternal city, if you want to spend a day practicing some winter sports, here are some suggestions of good places to visit in the neighbourhood:
Terminillo Mountain, with its considerable natural beauty, combined with modern hotel facilities and sports activities, it is one of the most prestigious tourists spots.
Terminillo mountain, belongs to the group of Monti Reatini Appennino Abruzzese, located 20 km from Rieti and 100 km from Rome. Its highest peak is 2217.13 m. Its a ski resort, with eight lifts spread between 1500 and 2108 meters, 40 km of trails for the fans of the ski sport and 20 km of Paths dedicated to Nordic skiing. It’s connected with Rieti road through 4a of Terminillo.
MONTE Livata (ROME) Monte Livata is a ski resort situated in the province of Rome, which is 78 kilometres from it. Here there are three lifts serving nine courses suitable primarily for skiers of intermediate level, with few exceptions, such as the black track Nordica, served by skilift Monna dell’Orso. Recently a snow park was set up in the area Fossa dell’Acero. Mount Livata is also an important canter for cross-country skiing: in fact there are four courses of 5, 8, 10 and 15 kilometres that have hosted major national events in the past.
Campocatino (FROSINONE) The basin of karstic Campocatino, located at 1,800 meters altitude, is in a good position between the Ernici mountains and the Cantari mountains. The Access is by Guarcino (km. 18.5) along a panoramic road on the bends. Situated 39 km. from Frosinone, 98 from Rome, 165 from Naples.
The ski slopes are located on different sides of the basin and include a range ski lift and 10 km of track of different difficulty (blue, red and black) ideal for beginners but also for experts.
So head to Yes Hotel in Rome this winter for a relaxing stay while you prepare to hit he slopes.


