Skiing in the Sila mountains and other winter sports
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Did you know that in addition to the sea, Calabria also offers the splendid winter beauty of its snow-covered mountains?
Discover where to ski in the Sila mountains and enjoy all kinds of winter sports with the whole family!
Get ready to experience your winter holiday in Calabria and discover the most enjoyable winter sports for professionals and enthusiasts alike, starting with those offered by the Sila National Park.
Where to ski in the Sila mountains
If you are wondering where to ski in the Sila mountains, there are several ski slopes located mainly in the Lorica ski domain, in the district of Cosenza. We are located in the mountain hamlet of the Municipality of San Giovanni in Fiore, at an altitude of 1,314 m. It is known for its ski facilities, where the new cable car can carry 1,500 people to the Sila Grande summit in one hour. Lorica boasts a picturesque location, with the village arranged at the foot of Monte Botte Donato on the shores of Lake Arvo, a crystal-clear body of water that in winter morphs into an enchanted scene. Skiing in Lorica is a great way to enjoy approximately 7.5 kilometres of slopes, including Blue (easy), Red (medium), and Black (difficult) runs. Other pursuits include cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and a fun bobsleigh run.
Another great Cosenza skiing venue in the Sila mountains? With a multi-domain ski pass, you can extend your skiing to the nearby resort of Camigliatello Silano, in the municipality of Spezzano della Sila, near Lake Cecita. The Camigliatello Silano Ski Resort has two gondola lifts with enclosed cabins and two downhill ski slopes (blue and red). Both at the departure station, at Tasso (1,368 m), and at the arrival station, on Monte Curcio (1,765 m), there are comfortable mountain huts with cafés, snack bars, first aid stations, and amenities for families with children.
Finally, in the Crotone district of the Sila Mountains, enthusiasts can ski in Villaggio Palumbo, a mountain hamlet in the Municipality of Cotronei. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Sila Plateau, Villaggio Palumbo lies on the shores of Lake Ampollino and offers skiers two chairlifts (one three-seater and one two-seater) and a ski lift that climb the Monte Gariglione (1,765 m), serving several red andblue slopes with artificial snow and night lighting. Little ones and snow sports enthusiasts will be captivated by the fun of the Snowpark and the Mareneve Ski School.
Other winter sports in the Sila mountains
In the vicinity of the three Sila ski resorts and in other locations in the Sila National Park, on the Catanzaro side, you can enjoy other winter sports, from snowboarding to snowshoeing in the Sila mountains. Once you have donned your snowshoes, you can walk along the snowshoe trails that cross some of the park's most beautiful areas. Under the expert supervision of the Sila environmental guides, it is possible to go on day and night snowshoe hikes, along routes ranging from 4 to 6 km (also accessible to children), with lunch or dinner on arrival. On the Sila mountains, there is no shortage of skating rinks at dedicated ice arenas, nor of opportunities for sledging, snowmobiling, and quad biking on the snow and around the lakes.
