Capracotta
One of the highest villages in the Apennines, at over 1,400 metres, surrounded by beech forests and cross-country ski trails.
The story
Capracotta is famous for its snow: on 5 March 2015 about two and a half metres fell in less than a day, an amount reported as a world record. One of the first ski clubs in southern Italy was founded here in 1914, and the village hosts the most important cross-country races in the Apennines. In summer the Apennine Flora Garden gathers the plants of the mountains of central and southern Italy.
Why go
Another idea of the South, of mountains and snow, an hour from the sea.
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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 Gamberale station, 6.1 km away. Alternatively: San Pietro Avellana-Capracotta station, 8.9 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By air. The nearest airport is Pescara Airport (PSR), about 67 km away; with more flights, Naples Capodichino Airport (NAP) is about 106 km away.
- Parking. There are 6 signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 50 m away, free.
- ZTL. Many Italian historic centres are limited traffic zones (ZTL) monitored by cameras: if you arrive by car, leave it outside the centre and check opening times and permits on the town council's website (your hotel may be able to register your plate).
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 June to September, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From December to March night-time temperatures drop below freezing on average. The wettest month is November (about 92 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from -4 to 4 °C | 4° -4° | 69 |
| Feb | from -3 to 6 °C | 6° -3° | 48 |
| Mar | from -2 to 8 °C | 8° -2° | 59 |
| Apr | from 1 to 11 °C | 11° 1° | 42 |
| May | from 5 to 16 °C | 16° 5° | 53 |
| Jun | from 11 to 22 °C | 22° 11° | 37 |
| Jul | from 14 to 27 °C | 27° 14° | 35 |
| Aug | from 14 to 26 °C | 26° 14° | 39 |
| Sep | from 9 to 20 °C | 20° 9° | 62 |
| Oct | from 5 to 15 °C | 15° 5° | 64 |
| Nov | from 1 to 10 °C | 10° 1° | 92 |
| Dec | from -2 to 6 °C | 6° -2° | 41 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 1380 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.
Nearby
- ★ Agnone and its bellsTown · 10 km as the crow flies
- PietrabbondanteHistory and art · 14 km as the crow flies
- ★ San Vincenzo al VolturnoHistory and art · 25 km as the crow flies
- ★ Isernia La PinetaHistory and art · 27 km as the crow flies
- FrosoloneTown · 29 km as the crow flies
- ★ ScapoliTown · 30 km as the crow flies