Palumbosila
Height difference:
1350-1650 m
Track length:
20 km
Season:
20 June — 20 June
The Palumbosila resort is located in the Italian province of Crotone in the Calabria region (provincia di Crotone regione Calabria). There are 20 km of trails for skiing and snowboarding. 2 ski lifts transport skiers. The winter sports complex is located between 1350 and 1650 meters above sea level.
Palumbosila is a ski resort in Calabria, located on the outskirts of the Palumbo village on the southern shore of Lake Ampollino, 1320 meters above sea level in the Sila mountains. This area, together with the neighboring villages of Belkastro and Trepido, is one of the best equipped recreation centers in the mountains.
All tracks, equipped with modern high-speed lifts, are located on the eastern side of Mount Gariglione, whose peak is 1765 meters above sea level.
In addition to ski slopes, wide and gentle, mostly uncomplicated, there is a one kilometer long bobsleigh and an ice rink. The resort has a well-developed infrastructure – there is a good rental of equipment, restaurants and trattorias that allow you to taste typical local cuisine, as well as markets and shops of all kinds. The village of Palumbo is a place that has remained somewhat isolated from the main transport routes, thus preserving an unspoiled natural environment that allows you to enjoy the unspoiled and wild landscapes typical of the Silan environment.
In the summer, it offers campsites around Lake Ampollino and wonderful events organized every year in the summer months, with numerous festivals, fairs and singing events such as the Ampollino Jazz Festival, which attracts young spectators from the southern regions every year. The village of Palumbo is located in the Sila National Park.
Season
As a rule, the ski season in these parts lasts from mid December to late March.
Ski pass prices
Slopes
Medium:
11 km
Hard:
9 km
Total length of tracks 20 km. The vertical drop is 300 meters. The surface of most of the slopes of the ski complex is maintained in perfect condition with the help of snow-sealing equipment. In case of bad snow, there is a system of artificial snowmaking. The trails are illuminated for evening skiing. A training slope is designed for beginner skiers.
Lifts
Baby lift:
1
T-bar lift:
1
Chairlift:
2
On the tops of the slopes, skiers and snowboarders are delivered 4 lifts: 2 chairlift and 1 t-bar lift. There is one children’s lift for beginners and children. The total length of the cable cars is 18 km, which are capable of transporting up to 3900 passengers/hour.
Infrastructure
The nearest villages to the resort:
- Villaggio Palumbo (0.1 km)
- Caprara (1.3 km)
- Trepidò (5 km)
- Cotronei (21 km)