The velvety green slopes at Prati di Tivo.
Prati di Tivo is a ski resort on the slopes of the Corno Piccolo just above Pietracamela in Teramo province. It is a great place to learn to ski because the beginner's slope is gentle and wide and it won't get too busy. There are plenty of facilities such as restaurants and cafes and ski hire.

It is also a superb resort for walkers, as many walks up the mountain start from here.

There used to be a chairlift at Prati di Tivo that took you up to Arapietra at 2012 metres. This has now been replaced with a very smart gondola. From there it is an hours walk to Rifugio Franchetti, which is the highest rifugio on the Gran Sasso at 2433 metres. The refuge is open in June, July, August and September and has 20 beds and a cafe.
Coming down to Prati di Tivo on the chairlift.

This is the new gondola - not quite as much fun as the old chairlift!

Gondola

Below is a view over Prati di Tivo resort from the top of the gondola.

Prati di Tivo

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