Winter
In the well-known winter ski resort
of Capracotta are available two different
winter sport facilities. The first one,
a run for alpine skiing, is just one
kilometre from the village and from
the Hotel Capracotta. The runs of Monte
Civetta and Monte Capraro, with a chair
lift and a ski lift, are particularly
suitable for those people who want to
learn how to ski, thanks to the professional
instructors of the local skiing school.
The Hotel offers to its guests the possibility
to reach the run with its shuttle service (service fee).
The cross-country track is laid out
in ring formation for a length of 15
km around the Prato Gentile plateaux
(1580 mt.), which acts as its stadium.
The track, one of the most well-equipped
in Italy, was the host-place of very
important Nordic ski competitions such
as the Absolute Italian Championship
(1997) and the Continental Cup (2004,2008).
Spring,
summer, autumn
The renowned health resort of Capracotta
and the whole area of Alto Molise
are very well equipped for walking,
riding and biking excursions.
Its territory is crossed both by numerous
paths (marked by the Alpine Italian
Centre (CAI), by the local “Comunità
Montana” and by the local government
of Capracotta) and by the “Transumanza”
great cattle-tracks (very large tracks
– they could even reach the
width of 110 mt. – through which
the flocks were driven from the pastures
of Abruzzo to those of Puglia). They
are green protected monuments that
can be only seen and walked in this
part of the country, where they didn’t
disappeared.
Horse-riding
Not far from the hotel (15-20 minutes
by car) is possible to reach two well-equipped
riding grounds (Staffoli and Carovilli)
where both long and short excursions
are offered (riding lessons for kids
and beginners are also organized).
Capracotta
also offers, with its facilities,
the possibility to play soccer, tennis
and many other sports.