Madesimo Ski Resort Guide
Madesimo, Italy
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowfall and Apres-Ski. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 30 miles |
| Highest Lift | 9,449ft |
| Resort Height | 5,085ft |
| Nearest Airports | St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Milan Linate |
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Madesimo
The ski area of Madesimo is in the Italian Alps at an altitude of 5,085ft, with 30 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Madesimo has direct access to 30 miles of downhill skiing, with 29 marked pistes, served by a total of 18 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 5,085ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 9,449ft, 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 2 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 5in, expected on 21 November.
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Snow this week
| Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to base | Snow to 6,230ft |
Ski Area Stats
Madesimo Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 5 | 7 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 13 | 15 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 12 | 9 miles |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 2 | 1 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 30 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 12 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 18 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Madesimo Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 9,449ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Madesimo) | 5,085ft |
| Lowest Trail | 4,396ft |
| Max Vertical | 5,052ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, W, NW
Madesimo has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow), as well as west and east.
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
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Ski Lessons in Madesimo
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Madesimo Ski Schools and Madesimo Ski Instructors.
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 8 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.
