Rich in forests and scenic viewpoints of rare beauty, the Schia ski area stretches along the slopes of Mount Caio, which, with its peaks between 1,200 and 1,600 meters in height, is one of the most significant mountain massifs in the Apennines.
The ski area is provided by a modern snowmaking system that, when temperatures permit, reinforces the presence of snow throughout the winter season.
The resort is mainly equipped for downhill skiing and snowboarding, but it is also possible to practice ski touring and off-piste skiing, as well as bobsledding and snowshoeing immersed in an area that is truly rich in scenery.
There are three active ski lifts: a ski lift, a treadmill (Campo Scuola) and a two-seater chairlift (Pian delle Guide) capable of carrying 1,200 people per hour. The ski slopes are located in 'an area full of refreshment facilities and knot into a carousel covering more than 6 km.
At Pian delle Guide, near the start of the chairlift, there is "ParKaio," the snowpark reserved for lovers of board acrobatics (snowboarding and freestyle skiing), with boxes and jumps, as well as a night lighting system for the area.
During the warm season, Mt. Caio and its entire area offer numerous picnic areas and marked trails for hiking, mountain biking or horseback riding; there are also trail running trails made famous by the "Mt. Cai TRail Running" event that every year , on the last Sunday in June, attracts hundreds of participants.
Thanks to the summer operation of the chairlift, one can reach the ridge and from there set off to discover enchanting landscapes such as the Bocchialini peak, the Corno di Caneto, the hermitage of San Matteo, the Great Beech, the Croce de La Latta, the Madonna della Grotta and the Big Bench of Musiara Superiore.
Finally, at the top there is no lack of an equipped area, one of the best nationwide, for launching into the void by hang gliding or paragliding surrounded by an unforgettable landscape.
Bars, restaurants, lodges, residences, sporting goods stores and equipment rental: the whole area is served by a network of operators in the area that make the stay of visitors and tourists pleasant and comfortable.
The pride and joy, of course, remains the cuisine and the many local gastronomic products that make this area the Food Valley of Italy.
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