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Madesimo Ski Resort Guide

Madesimo, Italy

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Snowfall and Apres-Ski.
Total Piste Length48km30 miles
Highest Lift2,880m9,449ft
Resort Height1,550m5,085ft
 Nearest AirportsSt. Gallen-Altenrhein and Milan Linate
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Madesimo

The ski area of Madesimo is in the Italian Alps at an altitude of 1,550m5,085ft, with 48km30 miles of marked runs.

Summary

Madesimo has direct access to 48km30 miles of downhill skiing, with 29 marked pistes, served by a total of 18 ski lifts.

The ski resort itself is at 1,550m5,085ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,880m9,449ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Skiing

Madesimo offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.

Snowboarding

Madesimo offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Madesimo.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Madesimo is 3km2 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Canalone'.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Madesimo?

The next notable snow forecast is 15cm6in, expected on 23 March.

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Ski Area Stats

Madesimo Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 5 11km7 miles
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
1324km15 miles
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
1215km9 miles
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 2 2km1 miles
Downhill
Total Length
48km30 miles
Cross Country
Total Length
20km12 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
18

Altitudes & Slopes

Madesimo Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,880m9,449ft
Resort Altitude (Madesimo)1,550m5,085ft
Lowest Piste1,340m4,396ft
Max Vertical1,540m5,052ft

Ski Slope Aspects

N, E, W, NW

Madesimo has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow), as well as east and west.

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Madesimo
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

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Location and Map

Where is Madesimo?

This ski resort is in the Italian Alps in Province of Sondrio, Lombardy.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Madesimo is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 115 minutes drive away.

Milan Linate, Bergamo, Lugano, Friedrichshafen, Milan Malpensa, Memmingen and Brescia airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 18 ski lifts are able to uplift 22,620 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 13km8 miles of ski runs, with 60 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Madesimo open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Mid April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

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