Madonna di Campiglio (Madonna di Campiglio)
Madonna di Campillo is the "Italian Courchevel", one of the two most fashionable VIP resorts in the Dolomites (along with Cortina d'Ampezzo). Rich Europeans like to rest here, elite restaurants and fashionable discotheques are located, and prestigious events are held here.
This Italian ski resort is located in the autonomous region of Trentino (Trentino-Alto Adige), in a valley near the Dolomiti di Brenta ridge. As the western part of the Dolomites, this region is famous for the extraordinary beauty of the mountain peaks made of dolomite rock.
The ski season lasts from December 23 to April 14. Although they start skating here already in November.
Together with Passo Tonale, the resort forms the large skiing region Skirama Adamello Brenta, which has 360 km of ski slopes and is accessible with a single ski pass.
On the outskirts of Madonna di Campillo itself in Italy, there are 4 ski areas: Monte Spinale, Groste, Cinque Laghi and Pradalago, which offer 90 km of slopes (altitude difference - 1100 m). They will suit any skill level - blue (43%), red (41%), black tracks (16), freeride routes.
The 3Tre track (FIS 3-Tre – the resort's famous red track) hosts the stage of the Alpine Skiing World Cup, and the Canalone Miramonti slalom run with a gradient of 66% is considered one of the most difficult in the world.
Also, the World Snowboarding Cup is regularly held at the resort. For fans of this sport, and not only on the Groste pass (2,500 m), the Ursus snow park with an area of 5,000 square meters operates. m - it is among the top five in the Alps.
All the slopes of Madonna di Campillo are well-groomed, snowy and conveniently connected by a network of ski lifts."Without taking off your skis" you can reach the slopes of Pinzolo and Folgarida-Marileva on the ski lifts, giving you the opportunity to "run in" another 60 km of new tracks.
For beginners, there are 6 ski schools at the resort.
Characteristics of the resort:
The lift system: 10 cable lifts, 15 chairlifts, 6 gondolas and cabins ensures uninterrupted delivery to any ski area with virtually no queues even in the high season.
The lifts themselves are within the city limits, 100-200 meters from the hotels.Skibuses (Skibus) of remote hotels take tourists to the stations.
Number of tracks: 68
Blue tracks: 45
Red tracks: 17
Black tracks: 6
Total length of tracks: 145 km
Apres-ski
Madonna di Campiglio has some top-notch après-ski spots. In Folgàrida you can join the fun at Après-Ski Mau at the end of a day on the slopes. Marilleva offers a wide selection of cozy bars. Après-ski is generally quieter in Marilleva and Pinzolo.
LAB
At the Groste base station in Madonna di Campiglio at an altitude of 1,650 meters.The umbrella bar is a meeting place for après-ski. There are sun loungers to enjoy the last rays of the sun.
Chalet Spinale
At the mountain station of Monte Spinale at an altitude of 2100 meters.You can enjoy après-ski at Chalet Spinale before the final descent into the valley. A DJ and good music create a lively atmosphere on the large sun terrace.
Ober1
At Spinale base station in Madonna di Campillo.Meeting point in Madonna di Campillo. Ober1 is a great place to end a day of skiing.
Mau
At the Malghet Aut mountain station in Folgàrida at an altitude of 1855 meters.This après-ski venue is located in the center of the Folgarida ski resort.On Tuesdays and Thursdays, you can even return to the valley on the Belvedere Gondola before 19:30. Good music and atmosphere are guaranteed.
Clubs and discotheques - party all night
There are plenty of options for those who want to stay up late. For example, Floor 54, one of the most popular bars in the Dolomites. It is located in the center of Madonna di Campillo, inside a wood, glass and granite structure. On weekends, the place turns into a piano bar with popular artists such as Jerry Cala, Umberto Smile and Stefano Signoroni. The music is much louder in Des Alpes, in the northern part of Madonna di Campillo. This club plays danceable music with plenty of DJs. Albertino, Claudio Coccoluto, Tommy Vee, Benny Benassi and many others played there.