Italy's ski resorts struggling with rising costs and unpredictable snow

Tourists snapping selfies on the slopes of Roccaraso in the Abruzzo region. — Photos: AFP

The buses from Naples arrive in a steady stream, unloading thousands of people in brightly-coloured ski outfits into the small town nestled in the mountains of central Italy.

Every weekend during winter, Roccaraso’s streets are filled with day-trippers, its small slopes packed with Neapolitans seeking some snow fun and a little fresh air.