Ovindoli

Ovindoli (Abruzzese: Dvinnërë) is a village and comune of the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. Close to Rome, it is a resort for both summer and winter sports, including hiking, biking, equestrian activities and downhill and cross-country skiing.

Ovindoli
Comune
Comune di Ovindoli
Location of Ovindoli
Ovindoli
Location of Ovindoli in Italy
Ovindoli
Ovindoli (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 42°8′17″N 13°31′1″E
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvinceL'Aquila (AQ)
FrazioniCasalmartino, San Potito, Santo Iona
Government
 • MayorAngelo Simone Angelosante
Area
 • Total61.38 km2 (23.70 sq mi)
Elevation
1,375 m (4,511 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2017)[2]
 • Total1,202
 • Density20/km2 (51/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Ovindolesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
67046
Dialing code0863
Saint day20 January
WebsiteOfficial website

Geography

Ovindoli lies in the Apennine Mountains of Abruzzo, within the regional park of Sirente-Velino.

History

Ovindoli became known a popular destination for downhill skiing following World War I, but it was not until 1959 that the mountain organized as a modern ski resort; at the time, it was called Valturvema. During the 1961–62 season, ski lifts began operating and the trails were expanded. Charles Rogers, an American working at that time in the US Embassy in Rome, served as President of the Society that worked to further develop the area as a ski resort and oversaw expansion activities. In 1994, the ski resort changed management and was named Monte Magnola and modernized with new trails, ski lifts and snow making capabilities.

Twin towns

The town has been twinned with the following towns:

References
  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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