Campo Imperatore
A vast plateau at 1,800 metres, known as «little Tibet», beneath the Corno Grande, the highest peak in the Apennines. Mussolini was held prisoner in the hotel at the top of the cable car in the summer of 1943, until he was freed by a German commando. In summer, arrosticini are grilled over the embers at the food stands.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is L’Aquila San Gregorio station, 14 km away. Alternatively: Paganica station, 14.3 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By air. The nearest airport is Pescara Airport (PSR), about 51 km away; with more flights, Rome-Ciampino Airport (CIA) is about 107 km away.
- Parking. The nearest public car park is 100 m away, paid.
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from July to August, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From November to April night-time temperatures drop below freezing on average. The wettest month is November (about 97 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from -8 to -2 °C | -2° -8° | 86 |
| Feb | from -7 to 0 °C | 0° -7° | 64 |
| Mar | from -6 to 2 °C | 2° -6° | 74 |
| Apr | from -3 to 6 °C | 6° -3° | 48 |
| May | from 1 to 10 °C | 10° 1° | 56 |
| Jun | from 6 to 16 °C | 16° 6° | 38 |
| Jul | from 10 to 21 °C | 21° 10° | 29 |
| Aug | from 10 to 20 °C | 20° 10° | 35 |
| Sep | from 5 to 15 °C | 15° 5° | 54 |
| Oct | from 1 to 10 °C | 10° 1° | 67 |
| Nov | from -3 to 4 °C | 4° -3° | 97 |
| Dec | from -6 to 0 °C | 0° -6° | 59 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 2126 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
On foot and on the water, nearby
- Rifugio Duca degli Abruzzi from Campo ImperatoreTrail · E · 2.9 km · +270 m · 1.5–2 hours round trip · less than 1 km
- From Santo Stefano di Sessanio to Rocca CalascioTrail · E · 6.4 km · +250 m · 3 hours · 13 km
Nearby
- ★ Santo Stefano di SessanioTown · 13 km as the crow flies
- L'AquilaTown · 17 km as the crow flies
- Rocca CalascioHistory and art · 17 km as the crow flies
- Stiffe CavesNature · 21 km as the crow flies
- ★ Oratory of San Pellegrino at BominacoHistory and art · 24 km as the crow flies
- ★ Navelli and saffronTown · 27 km as the crow flies