Monte Prata, Mountain summit in Province of Macerata, Italy
Monte Prata is a mountain summit in the Province of Macerata that rises to about 1,850 meters (6,070 feet) in elevation. The terrain offers varied landscapes with steep slopes and natural paths suited to different skiing abilities.
The mountain has served as a natural landmark for travelers crossing the Marche region for centuries. Ski operations developed here in the 20th century and continue to shape how the area is used today.
The ski area takes its name from the mountain and is run by the comune of Castelsantangelo sul Nera. Two hospitality spots served skiers: the hotel-restaurant "La Baita" and the bar-restaurant "Il Nido delle Aquile" at the centre of the resort. The lifts have been idle since the 2016 quake, and "La Baita" was later declared unfit for use.
Access is via the Strada Provinciale 477 from Castelluccio, then the SP 156 near the Madonna della Cona church; the SP 156 was fully resurfaced and drivable by August 2022. The lifts have been closed since the 2016 earthquake, and the Leitner Monte Prata 2 Bis ski lift reached the end of its technical life in 2018. The La Baita hotel-restaurant was declared unusable after the quakes.
The bar and restaurant "Il Nido delle Aquile" stands in the centre of the ski station and was left undamaged by the 2016-2017 earthquakes, yet it stays closed because the lifts are out of service. The hotel-restaurant "La Baita" nearby was declared unfit for use.
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