Pack up the sunbeds and get out the skis. Snow’s forecast at Passo di Lanciano and La Majelletta – and we’ve news too about special Villasfor2 walking holidays in Abruzzo

Ski Abruzzo
Driving up into the mountains of the Majella National Park a couple of weeks ago, we passed through the ski resorts at Passo di Lanciano and La Majelletta. It was the first time we'd been this way since we'd been up to take a look at the ski facilities in February - and we could hardly believe the contrast in the winter and early autumn landscapes.

Take a look at the chair-lift at Passo di Lanciano in February - and in October. The mountains have had their first snow flurries - next month, the scene will again be a wintry one.

Incidentally, the piste underneath  the chair-lift is the last stage  of Passo di Lanciano's one black run. It starts much higher on La Majelletta, swooping down to finish - conveniently - right by the cafe !

Along with Passo di Lanciano, the other big ski area here is a couple of thousand feet higher on the slopes connecting La Majelletta and Blockhaus. The road up from Passo di Lanciano is clear except in the very worst weather. The drive takes 10-15 minutes and there's a huge parking area around the famous 'Albergo Mamma Rosa', which for 40-odd years has been a skiers' haven. Check out the difference between February and October !

The slopes between La Majelletta and Blockhaus have a couple of black runs and - like Passo di Lanciano, a lot more red and blue ones for intermediates and beginners. Once we're into November, check out the snow conditions in the area here. Local ski and boot hire is easy and while weekends are always busy, treat yourselves to a day's skiing midweek outside the school hols and you'll have the area pretty much all your own.

Walking Holidays in Abruzzo
Incidentally, while we're talking of things to do on your Villasfor2 holiday in Abruzzo, you might like to know that during 2009, we plan to offer - among other special 'themed' weeks - walking holidays in Abruzzo in and around the breathtaking scenery of the Majella National Park.

We're working on developing these at the moment - so bookmark this site and check back often. Like our regular Villasfor2 holidays, our walking holidays in Abruzzo - and our other special themed weeks - will be for three couples only, and we'd hate you to miss out !

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La Majelletta, Majella National Park, Passo di Lanciano, Ski Abruzzo, Villasfor2, Walking holidays in Abruzzo

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