Macugnaga Ski Resort Guide
Macugnaga, Italy
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Snowfall and Apres-Ski. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 24 miles |
| Highest Lift | 9,744ft |
| Resort Height | 4,364ft |
| Nearest Airports | Milan Malpensa and Milan Linate |
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Macugnaga
The ski area of Macugnaga is in the Italian Alps at an altitude of 4,364ft, with 24 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Macugnaga has direct access to 24 miles of downhill skiing, with 15 marked pistes, served by a total of 12 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 9,744ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Macugnaga offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Macugnaga offers some good boarding.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Roccette + Roccette Bis'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Macugnaga?
The next notable snow forecast is 7in, expected on 22 December.
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Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Macugnaga Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | 1 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 7 | 16 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 4 | 4 miles |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 2 | 4 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 24 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 11 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 12 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Macugnaga Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 9,744ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Trail | 4,364ft |
| Resort Altitude (Macugnaga) | 4,364ft |
| Max Vertical | 5,381ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
E, S
Macugnaga has ski slopes facing south (for sunny skiing).
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Macugnaga
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Macugnaga Ski Schools and Macugnaga Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Macugnaga?
This ski resort is in the Italian Alps in Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Piedmont.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Macugnaga is Milan Malpensa, 120 minutes drive away.
Milan Linate, Lugano, Turin Caselle, Sion, Bergamo and Genoa airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 12 ski lifts are able to uplift 7,800 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 33 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Macugnaga open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
