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Abetone vs Andalo vs Roccaraso: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Abetone, Andalo and Roccaraso based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

AbetoneAndaloRoccaraso
CountryItalyItalyItaly
RegionTuscanySouth TyrolAbruzzo
Price level––€€ / €€€
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyPartlyPartly
Nearest airportsFlorence (FLR) - approx. 80 km; Pisa (PSA) - approx. 120 kmVerona (Valerio Catullo - 130 km); Bolzano (Bolzano Dolomiti - 70 km)Aeroporto di Napoli-Capodichino (NAP) - approx. 120 km (1h45m-2h drive); Aeroporto Internazionale d'Abruzzo (PSR) Pescara - approx. 100 km (1h30m-1h45m drive)
Ski area51 km50 km110 km
Blue slopes22 km9 km60 km
Red slopes25 km39 km45 km
Black slopes3 km2 km14 km
Ski lifts221524
Village altitude1,388 m1,040 m1,236 m
Maximum altitude1,940 m2,125 m2,141 m
Hiking trails172 km150 km–
Population6871,2351,486
Accommodation beds2,2006,30020,000

Key differences

  • Roccaraso has the largest ski area: 110 km, compared with Abetone (51 km) and Andalo (50 km).
  • Roccaraso has the most black slopes: 14 km, compared with Abetone (3 km) and Andalo (2 km).
  • Roccaraso has the most ski lifts: 24, compared with Abetone (22) and Andalo (15).
  • Abetone has the highest village: 1,388 m, compared with Roccaraso (1,236 m) and Andalo (1,040 m).
  • Roccaraso has the highest top altitude: 2,141 m, compared with Andalo (2,125 m) and Abetone (1,940 m).
  • Abetone has the most hiking trails: 172 km, compared with Andalo (150 km).
  • Roccaraso has the largest accommodation capacity: 20,000, compared with Andalo (6,300) and Abetone (2,200).

Abetone

The largest and most significant ski area in Central Italy, famous for its historic 'Zeno' slopes and dense coniferous forests.

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Andalo

Premier family-friendly Alpine resort featuring the massive 'Andalo Life' sports park, high-altitude libraries, and modern lifts directly from the village center providing 360-degree Dolomite views.

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Roccaraso

As the largest ski area in central-southern Italy, it offers modern lift infrastructure and high-altitude skiing within the scenic Majella National Park.

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