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