Is there still snow on the trails in June?
Neve: NEH-veh. Giugno: JOON-yo — the gn makes a 'ny' sound, like 'canyon'.
Ask when planning an early season hike in the Alps or high Apennines. Snow patches can persist on north-facing slopes until July, making trails slippery without crampons.
C'è ancora means 'is there still'. Neve is snow. Sui sentieri is 'on the trails'. A practical question that requires local knowledge — conditions vary enormously by aspect and altitude.
Servono i ramponi a giugno?
Are crampons needed in June?
Ramponi — crampons, ice grips for boots.
I sentieri in quota sono aperti?
Are the high-altitude trails open?
Some trails formally close in winter and reopen in June.
La neve è compatta o farinosa?
Is the snow compact or powdery?
Compact snow is safer; farinosa (floury/powdery) is unstable.
North-facing slopes (versanti nord) in the Italian Alps can hold snow year-round above 2500m. The Italian term for a permanent snow patch is nevaio — these are different from glaciers and are generally walkable with appropriate footwear. Always check with the local CAI section before high-altitude hikes in spring.