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Champoluc vs Folgaria vs Roccaraso: at a glance

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

ChampolucFolgariaRoccaraso
CountryItalyItalyItaly
RegionAosta ValleySüdtirolAbruzzo
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 airportsTurin Caselle (TRN) (approx. 100 km); Milan Malpensa (MXP) (approx. 170 km)Verona Valerio Catullo (VRN) - approx. 90 km; Bolzano Dolomiti (BZO) - approx. 80 kmAeroporto di Napoli-Capodichino (NAP) - approx. 120 km (1h45m-2h drive); Aeroporto Internazionale d'Abruzzo (PSR) Pescara - approx. 100 km (1h30m-1h45m drive)
Ski area180 km74 km110 km
Blue slopes42 km38 km60 km
Red slopes114 km32 km45 km
Black slopes18 km4 km14 km
Ski lifts102224
Village altitude1,568 m1,170 m1,236 m
Maximum altitude3,275 m1,850 m2,141 m
Hiking trails200 km100 km–
Population5003,1621,486
Accommodation beds8,00019,00020,000

Key differences

  • Champoluc has the largest ski area: 180 km, compared with Roccaraso (110 km) and Folgaria (74 km).
  • Champoluc has the most black slopes: 18 km, compared with Roccaraso (14 km) and Folgaria (4 km).
  • Roccaraso has the most ski lifts: 24, compared with Folgaria (22) and Champoluc (10).
  • Champoluc has the highest village: 1,568 m, compared with Roccaraso (1,236 m) and Folgaria (1,170 m).
  • Champoluc has the highest top altitude: 3,275 m, compared with Roccaraso (2,141 m) and Folgaria (1,850 m).
  • Champoluc has the most hiking trails: 200 km, compared with Folgaria (100 km).
  • Roccaraso has the largest accommodation capacity: 20,000, compared with Folgaria (19,000) and Champoluc (8,000).

Champoluc

Main resort of Val d'Ayas offering access to the extensive Monterosa Ski area, renowned for its authentic alpine atmosphere, high-altitude intermediate slopes, and excellent off-piste terrain.

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Folgaria

Ideal for families and beginners with a wide sunny plateau, modern lift facilities, and historical significance from the Great War fortresses.

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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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