| Prati di Tivo | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Abruzzo | |
| Territory | Teramo | |
| Altitude | 1,450 m a.s.l. | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0861 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 64047 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
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Prati di Tivo is a ski resort ofAbruzzo.
To know
Tourist resort, the site is one of the most characteristic and famous places in the Teramo mountains, as well as one of the access points to the major peaks of the Gran Sasso. From the locality, surrounded by Aschiero beech and almond woods, it is possible to closely observe the northern wall of the highest peak of the continental Apennines (Corno Grande) and the harshness of its limestone-dolomitic aspect.
Geographical notes
Located in the municipality of Pietracamela, at the north-eastern slopes of the Gran Sasso of Italy, the town is home to the ski resort of the same name located at the base of the northern slope of the Corno Piccolo. It is 6 km from the historic center of Pietracamela, 40 km from Teramo and falls within the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park.
It is one of the three ski resorts in the Province of Teramo: the other two are Prato Selva is St. James.
When to go
It is a place of winter sports but also of summer climatic stay; in fact it is a destination for tourists and sportsmen throughout the year, having a good receptive apparatus of hotel structures.
How to orient yourself
Prati di Tivo: full screen map.How to get
By plane
- Pescara airport (Abruzzo International Airport), Via Tiburtina Km 229.100, ☎ 39 085 4324201.
By car
Teramo is the main urban center closest to Prati di Tivo.
Using the A14 Adriatica motorway, exit from the tollbooth of Mosciano Sant'Angelo-Giulianova (58 km), then cross Teramo and you pass by Montorio al Vomano.
From L'Aquila (71 km) you can pass through the Gran Sasso tunnel of the A24 motorway, exit at Basciano, one passes by Montorio al Vomano or for the Pass of the Capannelle using the SS 80 (66 km).
On the train
The nearest railway station is at Teramo, about 36 km away.
By bus
Bus lines managed by ARPA - Abruzzesi regional public bus lines [1]
Bus lines managed by ARPA - Abruzzesi regional public bus lines How to get around
What see
Events and parties
What to do
- Ski. In winter it is popular for its ski facilities which include downhill alpine ski slopes and relative ski lifts. At the foot of the northern slope of Corno Piccolo, accessible from piazzale Carlo Amarocchi, are the ski slopes and the relative ski lifts, such as:
- "The Madonnina"- the historic single-seater chairlift, in service from the fifties until summer 2008, has given way to a brand new and modern mixed system of four-seater chairlift and eight-seater gondola with automatic coupling (the first of its kind in Italy), inaugurated on December 20, 2009 and cost € 12,500,000 with a maximum hourly capacity of 1,800 people, up to an altitude of 2,050m for a difference in height of 600m, where a demanding "black" runway (not yet open) or up to an altitude of 1,750m starts. , at the intermediate station (not accessible from the cabins), where an interesting "red" slope starts. To ensure greater safety of use, a series of automatic anti-avalanche measures have also been introduced on the descent of the Arapietra and all the enormous boulders present on the slope.
- "Prati di Tivo"- four-seater chairlift with fixed coupling, 450 meters long, with a capacity of 2,185 people per hour up to an altitude of 1,550 meters, on a height difference of 110 meters, slope difficulty: red / blue;
- "Middle pylon"- two-seater chairlift with fixed coupling, 910 meters long, with a capacity of 1,198 people per hour up to an altitude of 1,810 meters, on a difference in height of 320 meters, difficulty: red;
- "Jolly"- double ski lift, 293 meters long, with a capacity of 720 people per hour up to an altitude of 1,440 meters, on a vertical drop of 45 meters, difficulty: blue / school slope.
There is also a cross-country ski track, a snow park and a ski bus service to reach Prati di Tivo.
- Hiking and mountaineering. In summer, the town offers various possibilities for trekking and mountaineering with climbs of varying degrees of difficulty, difficult rock climbing or simple walks in the beech woods. The walks that lead to different places are characteristic, such as:
- Madonnina del Gran Sasso in the locality Arapietra - the place, as well as on foot, can also be reached by cableway which reaches an altitude of 2,015 meters. From here, it takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes to walk to the Franchetti refuge.
- Franchetti Refuge - reception building at an altitude of 2,433 meters between Corno Grande and Corno Piccolo. The refuge (with 23 beds) is an excellent starting point for excursions and climbing on the Gran Sasso.
- Ascensions to the Great Horn and al Small Horn, along the respective northern and eastern sides.
- Springs of the Arno river - through the Rio Arno Valley, Val Maone and Campo Pericoli it is possible to take a long traverse and reach Campo Imperatore, while passing the saddle of Cima Alta, which can be reached by taking the road that continues to the left on piazzale Amorocchi, you can arrive in the district of the municipality of Gran Sasso Island.
- March of the three meadows - trekking event, starting from Prati di Tivo and arriving in Prato Selva.
In the locality they have also been set up:
- "adventure Park[link not working]" - area equipped with games in the undergrowth environment that surrounds part of piazzale Amorocchi.
- "Amusement park" - a children's camp, served by a completely free treadmill.
- Bike Park. In the summer you can go downhill by bike using the ski lifts available. The bike park Adrenaline it has 4 km of downhill path available, starting by bike from the highest point, the locality The Madonnina, at an altitude of 2,007 m, to reach the hotel area at an altitude of 1,465 m.
- Cycling. The location once hosted the stage arrival of the Giro d'Italia, while several times it hosted the stage arrival of the Tirreno-Adriatico. The ascent that characterizes it, of medium length and difficulty, is 14.5Km long for a vertical drop of 1026m with an average gradient of 7% and a maximum of 12% passing through Pietracamela. Continuing beyond Prati di Tivo it is possible to reach Cima Alta (1705 m a.s.l.) with a dirt road in the last stretch.
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Average prices
- 1 Gran Sasso 3, Amorocchi Square 13, ☎ 39 0861 959639.
Where stay
Average prices
- 1 Miramonti Hotel, ☎ 39 0861 959621, fax: 39 0861 959661, @[email protected].
- 2 [link not working]Amorocchi Hotel, Piazzale Amorocchi, ☎ 39 0861 959603, fax: 39 0861 959680, @[email protected].
- 3 B&B Villa Olimpia, Provincial road 43, n. 7, ☎ 39 328 9565342.
- 4 La Gran Baita Hotel, via Prati di Tivo 10, ☎ 39 0861 959604, fax: 39 0861 959655, @[email protected].
Safety
The location is very quiet. The only danger can arise during excursions if the right equipment is not used and the attention that the mountain requires both in winter and in summer is not taken.
How to keep in touch
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