A short distance from Potenza, (the capital of Basilicata), lies the Lucanian Apenine National Park and the Abriola area where you can enjoy extraordinary views of the surrounding woodland, gorges and canyons of this distinctive countryside.

In the winter months, when there is sufficient snowfall, the area of 'Sellata-Arioso' offers a small cross-mountain ski resort with 6 ski lifts and 10 runs (8 kms in total), set in woodlands 1350 meters above sea level and up to the summits of Mount Pierfaone at 1740 and Mount Arioso at 1710 meters.

Lifts can be accessed from the pretty towns of Abriola and Sasso di Castalda where you can also find excellent local restaurants and refuges offering seasonal traditional dishes.

This area is also great to visit in the spring and summer when you can enjoy the woodlands, golden fields and flowers of the surrounding countryside.

Places to eat:

Abriola: Ristorante La Baita, Contrada Pierfaone / Agriturismo La Taverna Del Boscaiolo, Contrada Arioso, 10
Sasso di Castalda: Ristorante Pizzeria '85, Contrada Carrara / Ristorante Peccati di Gola, Via Piano della Pietra

Distance & Directions (from Irsina):

Abriola: 80 kms from Irsina (approx 1 hour). Take the SS96 below Irsina direction Potenza, exit at Potenza Ovest and follow signs.
Sasso di Castalda: 87 kms from Irsina (approx 1 hour 15 mins). Take the SS96 below Irsina direction Potenza, exit for Tito. Take the SS 95 Tito-Brienza, direction Brienza.

Useful Info:

Check out www.skisellata.it for up-to-date info on weather conditions, open runs, ski pass prices and equipment hire.

Enjoy more skiing by visiting two smaller ski resorts in Basilcata just a short drive away at Viggiano (2 runs), and Volturino (1 run).