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You’ve probably never been to Madonna di Campiglio in the Italian Dolomites. Here’s why you should go

May 23, 2024 • 6 min read

Head to the Madonna di Campiglio in summer for walks in the Brenta Dolomites © Olezzo / Shutterstock

The magic of Italy is in the almost accidental way that experiences find you, especially if you pay a little bit of attention and are willing to draw outside of the lines. You might wander down an alley on a whim, order a dish you’ve never heard of based on a knowing wink from a waiter, or witness a slice of daily life that seems like a perfectly choreographed scene from a film.

Heading to Madonna di Campiglio, a real-life fairy tale village perched at 1522m (4933 ft) in the Brenta Dolomites in Italy’s Trentino region, is one of those magical experiences.

If you ski, snowboard, ice climb, or snowshoe you may have heard of this historic resort – but there are plenty of good reasons to put this destination on your radar, year round.

A UNESCO World Heritage site, the region is one of the best places to experience the unique culture of Trentino. And if you just want to lay back and be pampered, Campiglio boasts an absurd concentration of world-class restaurants, spas and wellness centers.

Pack your warm socks and get to Madonna di Campiglio.

Hit the slopes

The ski season officially kicks off in mid-November and Campiglio’s 156 kms (97 miles) of pistes buzz with activity throughout the winter.

Trails begin in the town itself and are connected by chair lifts. The design means you can ski from place to place (and from meal to meal) to your heart’s content. You can even ski down to Pinzolo where there’s a brand-new lodge and the recently opened Attic restaurant – a very welcome addition to the area’s offerings. The area is also very generously dotted with mountain lodges.

Madonna di Campiglio is also an ideal spot for cross-country skiing, with 22 kms of runs adapted to all skill levels. If you haven’t cross-country skied before but want to try, be forewarned: it’s a serious workout but well rewarded. For the most atmospheric adventure: sign-up for cross-country skiing at night, a guided run that finishes at a mountain lodge where food and cocktails await. There’s nothing like your first Italian après ski experience.

Commune with nature (and dogs!)

Recapture the feeling of waking up to a snow day (or maybe discover it for the first time) with the Dolomiti Natural Wellness walk through a silent, forested winter idyll. Immersed in the landscape, you’ll be guided through meditation, breathing, and lessons in the region’s natural environment. There’s also an option to take a “snow bath” (you should seriously consider it).

If you’re looking to spend time with some very good boys and girls, how about teaming up with your own pack of dogs for a dog-sledding adventure? You’ll learn all about the history of dog-sledding in Madonna di Campiglio and gain a whole new appreciation for the importance of this ancient practice. That is, if you can pull yourself away from petting the dogs for long enough to listen.

You can also enjoy some regular sledding on a dedicated slope .

Snowshoe and snow trek with a certified alpine guide

If you’re not quite ready to test yourself on the slopes (same), but still want to get out into the snow, don’t worry: snowshoeing and snow trekking are particularly popular in Madonna di Campiglio.

The best way to get your bearings is with a certified alpine guide , bookable either directly in the town center or online. These guides are seriously intrepid, incredibly knowledgeable, and a blast to spend the day with.

Walking up the side of a snowy mountain in snowshoes is already fun, but mountain guides are an amazing resource so it is worth budgeting for one. As well as pointing out local wildlife and topography, your guide will recount the history of the region, offer local tips on everything from where to après ski to when to come for festivals – and who makes the best coffee in town.

Most importantly, they’ll make sure you have a safe experience; this is still rough terrain so it helps to have a helping hand. Plus, if you want to try your hand (and your nerves) at ice climbing, a guide will help you safely plan.

Savor the northern Italian cuisine

Campiglio is a very small and very walkable place, so the fact that it’s got three Michelin-starred restaurants should tell you something about the standard of the local cuisine; you’d be unlucky to have a bad meal even if you were trying.

Most mountain huts are also good restaurants, offering hearty meals to hungry skiers; give one a try. If you can, seek out Ill Gallo Cedrone ’s bone marrow risotto (I think about this dish a few times a week since tasting it – I suspect I always will).

You’ll also want to thoroughly investigate the polenta offerings around town: this cornmeal dish is a staple of Northern Italian cuisine and everyone puts their own twist on it. Whatever you tuck into after a long day in the great outdoors, make sure to start your meal with a glass of local prosecco, a sparkling wine that just tastes a little better whilst looking out over an alpine landscape.

Don’t miss this historic sight

Like anywhere in Italy, Madonna di Campiglio is also full of history. Don’t miss the Church of Santa Maria Antica, a neo-Gothic building that houses some of the area's most important artifacts. There are triptychs, sculptures, and documents that tell the story of the area but the main attraction is the 12th century crucifix that has survived the centuries in pretty miraculous condition.

What to do in spring and summer

Local Italian tourists flock to the region in the spring and summer when the high altitude keeps things nice but cool. If you’ve got kids who don’t ski – or are too young to try – this is probably the best time to go, as many warm-weather activities are suitable for children.

Lifts continue to operate in the summertime meaning you can explore everything the region has to offer on foot. There’s the usual hiking and trekking, a multitude of rock climbing routes, canyoning and rafting, or you can go on a hair-raising via ferrata – the Brenta Dolomites has one of the most extensive and complete networks of routes in the Alps. Most activities are bookable at the mountain guide office .

If you happen to be in Campiglio in late August or September, ask around about the Giovenche Rendena , when the malgari (cowherds) are adorned with flowers and paraded down from their mountain pastures to shelter for the winter down below. Each year, the best heifer is crowned Queen of Pinzolo. It’s a lot of fun.

How to get to Madonna di Campiglio

By air, your best bet is to fly into Milan or Venice . From there, it’s about a 3½ hour ride by car or bus. If you want to take the train, get off at Trento – from there, it’s a 1½ drive, or roughly a two-hour bus ride to the slopes.

Dan visited Madonna di Campiglio on the invitation of Madonna di Campiglio Azienda per il Turismo S.p.A. Lonely Planet contributors do not accept freebies in return for positive coverage.

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Madonna di Campiglio

Skiing, shopping and luxury in the Dolomites

Surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the Brenta Dolomites , a UNESCO World Heritage Site , Madonna di Campiglio, with its 155 kilometres of slopes, is one of the most famous ski resorts in Trentino and beyond. This “ Queen of Snow ”, as it has been nicknamed, offers visitors the chance to experience the world of the mountains in all its facets, from the sportier and more adrenaline-pumping adventures to the more glamorous and social activities.

If you are just starting out and prefer skiing on easier pistes, the Graffer slope is perfect for you. Intermediate skiers can enjoy the famous 3 Tre slope, with the Canalone Miramonti, an established World Cup World Cup slalom ski course . Meanwhile, the most well-trained and experienced skiers can launch themselves at breakneck speed down the Spinale Direttissima, which plunges from an altitude of 2,100 metres down to the village at 1,550 metres, reaching a maximum gradient of 70%. If you love scenic walks , we recommend the 45-minute Sentiero dei Siori route. You can also enjoy an invigorating snowshoe hike along Lake Nambino, which takes 70 minutes. For the more daring, Via dei Fevri is a long route with an altitude difference of over 750 metres that leads up to a sensational view of the entire village.

For the youngest visitors, there is a family park, mini clubs, educational farms , and facilities and restaurants with dedicated services for children. In the centre of Madonna di Campiglio, luxury boutiques and high-end fashion shops offer the best Made in Italy  products. Don’t miss out on an evening aperitif at the former hunting lodge of Franz Joseph I of Austria, which is now a bar and the most fashionable meeting place in the area. 

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Madonna di Campiglio

Madonna di campiglio is not far from a mighty mountain pass called campo carlo magno, connecting val di sole with val rendena, image gallery: madonna di campiglio.

Madonna di Campiglio is a renowned holiday resort especially in winter, last but not least thanks to its numerous winter sports facilities. International ski races take place on the “3-Tre” ski run.

In summer Madonna di Campiglio is the ideal place for golfers and golf enthusiasts. It was in 1923 that the British champion Henry Cotton designed a 9 holes golf course ( Golf Club Campo Carlo Magno ). Opened from July to late September it attracts numerous visitors year after year.

Even in summer the sporty ones may choose from a number of activities, ranging from rafting and paragliding to trekking, mountain biking and hiking.

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This winter sports centre is not far from Campo Carlo Magno, an alpine pass between the Brenta group and Presanella, in the Adamello-Brenta Natural Park.

The nearest airports are in:

• Milan — 220 km, 3 hours and 30 minutes by car
• Verona — 160 km, 3 hours by car
• Bergamo — 160 km, 3 hours by car
• Brescia — 130 km, 2 hours and 30 minutes by car
• Venice — 250 km, 3 hours and 30 minutes by car
• Trento — 73 km, 1 hour and 30 minutes by car

From Trento there are scheduled buses that make direct connections on a daily basis.

• Trentino Trasporti , +39 0461 821000
• A4 Milan - Venice Brescia Est exit — 130 km, 2 hours and 30 minutes by car
• A22 Modena - Brennero: Rovereto Sud exit — 92 km (1 hour and 40 minutes by car); Trento Sud exit — 73 km (1 hour and 30 minutes) - S. Michele all'Adige exit at 78 km (1 hour)

The town centre is quite small and can be easily explored on foot.

• Skating is possible on the local lake, or at the ice arena of Pinzolo.
• Curling, Broomball and hockey can be practiced in the ice arena of Pinzolo.
• Two areas dedicated to paragliding, one at the 46.247257 10.813016 1 Pradalago peak and the other at 46.222738 10.847831 2 Mount Spinale . Further possibilities are again in Pinzolo.
• 46.2423 10.8423 3 Golf Campo Carlo Magno .  
• 46.12797 10.75882 4 Golf Rendena ( in Bocenago ).  

The surrounding magnificent mountains provide numerous climbing and hiking opportunities, on the 450 km of trails for trekking and mountain excursions, vias ferratas of varying difficulty.

Among the local specialties are:

• Spressa DOP , an old and tasty local cheese
• Garlic salami from Val Rendena and Garlic bacon
• savory pies based on local aromatic herbs and carrots
• An apple and walnut pie is the typical local dessert
• 46.232687 10.826536 1 Bar Paninoteca Dolomiti , Via Sfulmini 21 , ☏ +39 0465 440613 .  
• 46.232017 10.825886 2 San Carlo Caffè , Piazza Lorenzetti , ☏ +39 0465 441340 .  
• 46.228867 10.828952 3 Ober 1 , Via Monte Spinale, 27 , ☏ +39 0465 441136 , [email protected] .  
• 46.226261 10.826005 4 Antico Focolare , Viale Dolomiti di Brenta 64 , ☏ +39 0465 441686 , [email protected] .  
• 46.22516 10.8281 5 Ristorante Alfiero , Via Vellesinella 5 , ☏ +39 0465 440117 , [email protected] .  
• 46.22802 10.82994 6 Ristorante Due Pini , Via Spinale 37b , ☏ +39 0465 441033 , [email protected] . Daily 12:30-14:00 and 19:30-22:30 .  
• 46.233194 10.825097 7 Hungry Wolf , Via 3Tre 4 , ☏ +39 0465 882727 , [email protected] .  
• 46.23205 10.82743 8 Ristorante Pizzeria Belvedere , Via Pradalago 14 , ☏ +39 0465 440396 . Traditionsl pizzeria.  
• 46.23258 10.82543 9 Ristorante Le Roi , Via Cima Tosa 40 , ☏ +39 0465 443075 , [email protected] .  
• 46.227432 10.825927 10 Home Stube , Via Adamello 16 , ☏ +39 340 251 8422 , +39 334 838 5497 , [email protected] . daily 12:00–15:00 and 17:00–01:00 .  
• 46.234991 10.824249 11 Il Gallo Cedrone , Via Cima Tosa 80 ( Hotel Bertelli ), ☏ +39 0465 441013 , fax : +39 0465 440564 , [email protected] . Tu-Su 17:00–24:00 (kitchen 18:30–23:00) .  

The area is covered with hotels, hostels and similar - so there's no shortage of those (except obviously in high season).

In the summer season, even a few campsites are available in the area (though not directly in Madonna de Campiglio) - they also offer houses and beds, in addition to tent-places:

• 46.18473 10.78054 1 Camping Faè .  
• 46.166387 10.749871 2 Camping Adamello .  

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Towns/villages at the ski resort (distance from town center): Madonna di Campiglio (0.2 km), Folgàrida (0.1 km), more Towns/villages at the ski resort (distance from town center): Madonna di Campiglio (0.2 km), Folgàrida (0.1 km), Marilleva 900 (0.1 km), Marilleva 1400 (0.1 km), Pinzolo (0.5 km), Daolasa (0.3 km), Commezzadura (0.5 km), Campo Carlo Magno (0.9 km), Mezzana (2.1 km), Sant'Antonio di Mavignola (3.2 km), Dimaro (4 km), Monclassico (6 km), Croviana (7 km), Malè (8 km) Towns/villages at the ski resort more (distance from town center): Madonna di Campiglio (0.2 km), Folgàrida (0.1 km), Marilleva 900 (0.1 km), Marilleva 1400 (0.1 km), Pinzolo (0.5 km), Daolasa (0.3 km), Commezzadura (0.5 km), Campo Carlo Magno (0.9 km), Mezzana (2.1 km), Sant'Antonio di Mavignola (3.2 km), Dimaro (4 km), Monclassico (6 km), Croviana (7 km), Malè (8 km)

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Madonna di Campiglio Azienda per il Turismo S.p.A. Ufficio di Madonna di Campiglio Via Pradalago, 4 38086 Madonna di Campiglio Italy Tel.: +39 / 0465 / 447501 Fax: +39 / 0465 / 440404 Email: [email protected] Go to Website

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Spectacularly set beneath the high peaks of the Brenta Dolomites, Madonna di Campiglio is one of Italy’s most fashionable ski resorts, vying with both Cortina d’Ampezzo and Courmayeur for the attention of the Italian glitterati.

While Madonna may be upmarket, it does also offer excellent value for money (at least by French or Swiss standards) and is particularly appealing to families, with its scenic, wooded and easily navigable slopes, all served by a state-of-the art lift system. 

Where is Madonna di Campiglio?

Transfer time:   Verona 2hr, Innsbruck 3hr

Madonna di Campiglio is located in the Brenta Dolomites about 2hrs to the north-west of Verona. 

Madonna di Campiglio - the resort

Resort height:   1520m

Madonna di Campiglio is a large but traditional alpine village magnificently set beneath the towering peaks of the Brenta Dolomites. The resort’s pedestrianised centre has an interesting array of bars, restaurants and boutiques and is a popular place for a late afternoon or early evening stroll.

Unlike most of the Dolomites (the Süd-Tirol, where the Germanic influence is strong) Madonna di Campiglio is unequivocally Italian with a relaxed and quietly upmarket atmosphere that attracts well-heeled Italian and international visitors alike. 

Madonna di Campiglio's ski area

Altitude:  800-2505m

Pistes:      150km

Madonna di Campiglio’s ski areas are connected by lift and piste on the outskirts of the village.

The largest ski area is Cinque Laghi-Pradalago-Monte Vigo which offers a dense network of pistes both above and below the tree-line. This area is also connected to the neighbouring resorts of Folgarida and Marilleva. 

On the other side of the valley is the smaller but higher Spinale-Grostè area, again offering a good mix of wooded and open slopes.

Madonna di Campiglio is also connected by lift (but not by piste) to the resort of Pinzolo down the valley, which has a separate but very worthwhile ski area of its own. 

Madonna di Campiglio's snow record

Our snow rating:   ☆☆☆ ☆ ☆

Weather patterns are a little erratic in the Brenta Dolomites, but the area does get more snow than most other parts of the Dolomites, including the Sella Ronda. As with all ski resorts in the Dolomites resorts, snow-making is also state-of-the-art, meaning that snow cover is pretty much guaranteed. 

Where to find the best snow in Madonna di Campiglio

The best snow quality in Madonna di Campiglio is normally found in the Grostè sector which is north-facing and reaches almost 2500m. This is also the area to head to during warmer weather later in the season when slush becomes much more of an issue on the Cinque-Laghi-Pradalago-Monte Vigo side, which is more exposed to the sun. 

Where to ski in bad weather

Bad weather is unlikely to disrupt your skiing in Madonna di Campiglio as its ski area has lots of trees on the lower halves of all of its sectors.

Madonna di Campiglio for experts

Our rating:   ☆☆ ☆☆☆

While Madonna di Campiglio has a number of black runs, the skiing here is generally considered to be limited for advanced and expert skiers. The steepest run in the ski area descends the front face of Monte Spinale and there are also some challenges in the Pinzolo area. However, note that off-piste is banned in the whole of Madonna di Campiglio’s ski area, as it is in much of Italy.

Madonna di Campiglio for intermediates

Our rating:   ☆☆☆☆ ☆

Madonna di Campiglio is an excellent resort for intermediate skiers, especially those who enjoy gentle cruising, with lots of easy runs in all sectors. Some of the gentlest pistes are found on the high open Grostè sector, but you will also find some long easy runs on the more tree-lined Pradalago sector.

More confident intermediates also have plenty of options, with steeper runs dotted around all of Madonna’s sectors, the best of these being on the front side of Monte Spinale, at Cinque Laghi, on the lower part of the Folgarida area and over in Pinzolo. 

Madonna di Campiglio for beginners

Our rating:   ☆☆☆ ☆ ☆

Madonna di Campiglio’s main nursery slopes are excellent but a short bus ride away from the village centre at Carlo Magno. There are also some excellent easy runs to progress to at both Grostè and Pradalago. 

Madonna di Campiglio for cross country skiers

Madonna di Campiglio has 22km of scenic cross-country trails in the woods at Carlo Magno, a short bus ride away from the centre of the resort.

Mountain restaurants in Madonna di Campiglio

Madonna di Campiglio has a number of good mountain restaurants dotted around its slopes.

At the top of Pradalago, the Rifugio Viviani is recommended for great service and food, as is the C ascina Zeledria a little lower down on the same mountain.

Over on the Grostè side, the Malga Montagnoli is recommended for traditional food, as is the Malga Vigo above Folgarida. 

Madonna di Campiglio for non-skiers

Madonna di Campiglio’s pedestrianised centre has an interesting array of bars, restaurants and boutiques and is a popular place for a late afternoon or early evening stroll. You can also skate on the resort’s frozen lake and there are some pleasant winter walks in the area.

Madonna di Campiglio's après-ski

Madonna di Campiglio offers plenty of après-ski action, especially at the close of play. Among the livelier bars are Caf è Campiglio and Bar Suisse . Less obvious due to its side-street location but also highly recommended is Bar Dolomiti . Later in the evening Club des Alpes , Piano 54 and Cliffhanger are the places to be. 

Eating out in Madonna di Campiglio

There are plenty of good restaurants to suit all budgets in Madonna di Campiglio including three with Michelin stars. Among the better value recommendations are Le Roi and Antico Focolare while the Alfiero comes highly recommended for something a little more formal. 

Our accommodation in Madonna di Campiglio

Madonna di Campiglio has a wide range of luxury hotels offering something to suit all tastes. 

We offer tailor-made luxury ski holidays at the exceptional 4 star  Campiglio Bellavista , right next to the lifts, and the ultra-friendly 4 star  Hotel Crozzon , which offers fabulous value for money and is just a short stroll from the resort's pedestrianised centre. We also offered the more secluded luxury of the 4 star superior  Biohotel Hermitage  which offers some of the finest cuisine (and warmest welcomes) in Italy. 

Prices in Madonna start from £1395 per person including flights, private transfers and breakfast.

Snow-wise's top tip

Make sure you buy the full area ski pass if you are an even vaguely keen skier as it opens up so many more options through all of the links to outlying resorts. 

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Madonna di Campiglio | Ski Resort Review

From the Madonna di Campiglio piste map to the best ski hire and après ski bars, here is the lowdown on skiing in this picturesque ski resort in Italy's Brenta Dolomites, north of Lake Garda. 

Madonna di Campiglio is one of the world's best ski resorts, and certainly one of Italy's most famous, certainly domestically, ranking up there with Cortina d'Ampezzo as one of the brightest jewels in the country's crown.

Sitting at 1,550m, with 150km of well-groomed, mostly intermediates pistes supported by great snowmaking, it offers a hugely enjoyable ski area, with access lifts coming right down into the town. Almost all the key trails are served by modern, comfortable chairs and gondolas. The terrain stretches to Folgarida in the north, and Pinzolo in the south.

Madonna di Campiglio is also a very chic resort, staging the kind of grand balls and polo-on-ice tournaments that you might otherwise find in a place like St Moritz - but the prices here are nothing like those you'd encounter in the Swiss resort, and the scenery, if anything is more stunning. The Rendena Valley is dominated by the towering peaks of the Brenta Dolomites - spires of red rock jutting straight up into the sky.

The area has a long and storied history, but had been in a period of decline for around 150 years when skiing first began here in the 1930s. The resort really took off again in the '50s, and most of the local population are now employed in the tourism industry. Trentino is now one of the wealthiest regions in Italy, and unusually for a top European resort, the vast majority of Madonna's clientele is domestic.

Madonna di Campiglio - Ski Map & Pistes:

Madonna's excellent ski area extends over 150km, with fully-integrated lift links via Monte Vig over to the two purpose-built centres of Marilleva and Folgarida in the Val di Sole. The slopes are varied and the terrain extensive, with long, confidence-building blue runs, as well as some 'light' reds. These are great for building up to tackle the 22 percent of pistes that are rated black. The best of these is on Monte Spinale, heading towards Marilleva.

Overall, Madonna offers wonderful terrain for intermediate skiers, who will find long cruising trails through the forest and plenty to explore between the different sectors of the ski area. The feeling of discovery is perhaps enhanced because, whichever route you take, you will emerge above the tree-line, but then descend back into it to reach the base of the next lift, before popping out again.

Madonna's near neighbour, the lovely village of Pinzolo, comes with its own medium-sized ski area below Doss del Sabion, complete with modern lifts. On the other side the Val de Sole the resorts of Passo Tonale (with its high altitude, year round, glacier skiing), and the slightly more distant slopes of Pejo, above the old village famous for its thermal springs, are also included on the area ski pass, as is Monte Bondone, next to the biggest nearby city, Trento.

Back in Madonna beginners are often collected from their hotels or the ski school office and taken on a mini bus up to the gentle nursery slopes of Campo Carlo Magno, away from the busy main slopes. From these beginnings it's easy to start touring the whole area by the end of your first week.

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Madonna di Campiglio - Off-Piste, Backcountry & Ski Touring:

Madonna di Campiglio is not generally renowned for its off-piste, but if you know where to look (or better still, hire a guide who does) there are some great runs to be had here. If the snow's good, there are some nice lines down from Monte Spinale down through the trees.

If you're happy to strap on skins and go touring, your options become exponentially more exciting. Ride the lift up to the top of the Passo Grosté and you have the whole of the Brenta Dolomites to explore, or head up the other side and you're into the Adamello Brenta National Park.

Madonna di Campiglio - Restaurants, Bars & The Town:

Madonna di Campiglio is a pretty Alpine town with a smart, car-free centre. Nearby is a small park and a lake which is used for skating and there are some good cross country trails in the valley.

There are some buzzy bars for après, especially at the foot of Monte Spinale. Food throughout the resort is also usually a highlight, both at the many excellent mountain restaurants and in town. Over recent years, gourmet dining has become a huge feature in the area.

Here, three Michelin-starred restaurants can tempt diners looking for the best in Italian cuisine, including Il  Gallo Cedrone , the Ristorante Dolomieu  and the Stube Hermitage . But even if your pockets are not that deep, Madonna can cater for most tastes - so long as you like Italian food!

Madonna has a reputation for its après ski that rivals that for its actual skiing. 'People watching' begins as soon as the lifts close. In most places around the resort the bars and restaurants retain quiet sophistication until the small hours, when the legendary nightclubs really start to buzz. If you're visiting at a busy holiday weekend, some stay open through to the time when the lifts re-open in the morning . Bars worth checking out include Ober 1 , the Home Stube  and . the up-market Cantina Suisse  which is popular for cocktails and has live music until midnight.

Off-slope activities include dog-sledding, tobogganing, paragliding, ice climbing and a wealth of spas and wellness centres, as well as galleries, delis and smart shops. -- Want hassle-free car rental? Book now  

Madonna di Campiglio - Ski Hire:

There are plenty of options for ski and snowboard hire in Madonna di Campiglio, including Rental del Brenta  and Olimpionico Sport 2 .

Madonna di Campiglio - Ski School:

If you want to learn to ski in Madonna di Campiglio, there are many options including the Adamello Brenta Ski School , the Nazionale des Alpes  and the Italian Ski Academy .

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Bocchette Centrali via ferrata, Brenta Dolomites

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A spectacular itinerary with a great view from the most aerial of ledges in the Brenta Dolomites. A dream hike for thrill seekers looking for altitude , cliff faces , and stunning panoramas .

The Bocchette Centrali via ferrata heads into the untamed heart of the Brenta Dolomites beneath majestic spires including Brenta Alta, Campanil Basso, Alto, Torre di Brenta, and Crozzon. This panoramic itinerary is a celebration of high-altitude cliff faces and runs along exposed ledges (at altitudes of between 2,500m/8,200’ and 2,800m/9,185’) that call for a good head for heights.

Perhaps one of the most beautiful and most thrilling of the Brenta Dolomite trails featuring panoramas you won’t find anywhere else. The via ferrata itself takes about 4 hours, but you will need to take account of the round trip to get to the trail (about 4-7 hours) when calculating the total time of your outing.

The itinerary can be done either clockwise (from Rifugio Alimonta to Bocca di Brenta ) or counter-clockwise (from Rifugio Pedrotti to Bocca di Brenta to Rifugio Alimonta), the latter of which features better lighting conditions. The route is well equipped with iron cabling and rungs, but is recommended for expert, physically fit mountaineers due to length, exposure, and technical difficulty.

Author’s recommendation

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Track types

Safety information.

Outlets: none. Include pickaxes and crampons in your gear if the trail is expected to still be snowy or icy. Start out early and take liquids.

Please note that the practicability of the itineraries in a mountain environment is strictly linked to the contingent conditions and is therefore influenced by natural phenomena, environmental changes and weather conditions. For this reason, the information contained in this page may have changed. Before leaving for a tour, make sure the path you will approach is still accessible by contacting the owner of the mountain hut, the alpine guides or the visitor centres of the nature parks, the info offices of the local tourist board.

Tips and suggestions

www.guidealpinecampiglio.it

www.mountainfriends.it

www.rifugioalimonta.it

www.rifugiotosapedrotti.it

Destination

Turn-by-turn directions.

From Rifugio Alimonta (2,580m / 8,465 ft), follow trail no. 0305 past the Armi hanging glacier (where crampons are recommended and often needed) and on to Bocca degli Armi (2,747m / 9,012 ft), where the via ferrata begins off to the right. Bocca degli Armi is located between Cima degli Armi and Torre di Brenta. From the col, there is an equipped route up to a small, rocky shoulder. Just before this shoulder, there is a small, natural window in the rock that frames the view of Lake Molveno and Paganella. Cross the shoulder, then cross an exposed section to the natural ledge that cuts across the north face of Torre di Brenta. Along this ledge, hang onto the cable as you head to the eastern side of Torre di Brenta , then head around the corner and enjoy the breathtaking panorama. Stretched out before you there is Campanile Basso and Cima Brenta Alta, as well as Lake Molveno off in the distance.

Continue along the east face of Sfulmini and of Campanile Alto . One of the most stunning sections of this via ferrata is the ledge dedicated to Carla Benini de Stanchina, which is on the east face of Sfulmini. This natural ledge looks as though it was carved in the rock, and you will find yourself surrounded by rock beneath your feet, to one side, and above your head. At the start of the ledge, you will have a beautiful view of Campanile Basso , so it is definitely worth stopping to take a photo. In 1926, Pino Prati described Campanile Basso as a fantastic obelisk of rock, the most elegant spire in all the Alps. In 1949, Ettore Castiglioni wrote that no other Alpine peak deserves the name “Campanile” (Italian for “bell tower”) more than this one. At a height of 300m (985 ft) and with perfectly symmetrical walls, Campanile Basso is detached from all the other nearby mountains, having a shoulder only on the west wall that descends for 350m (1,150 ft) above Val Brenta.

Continuing on, you will cross a number of fissures and reach a ledge cut through the east face of Campanile Alto . You will then reach the base of Sentinella (a small peak named by Italo Lunelli and Vittorio Emanuele Fabbro in 1911 because it was said to be keeping watch over Campanile Basso). Here you will find a natural terrace from which to enjoy the stunning view. To the right, you can see Crozzon di Brenta, Cima Tosa, the Adamello group, and Presanella, while to the left you can see Val delle Seghe and Paganella. In front of you, you may see climbers heading up the sides of Campanil Basso . Head down to the col of Campanile Basso, to the right of which is the start of the standard route up Campanile Basso (UIAA grade IV, YDS 5.5), whereas the Bocchette Centrali via ferrata shifts over to the north face of Cima Brenta Alta. Follow the ledge that cuts across the cliff and the various fissures, then follow the equipped route up to another rocky ledge that cuts across the entire west face of Cima Brenta Alta .

Certain sections of this ledge are equipped with wood bridges, and you will also find a small source of water coming out of the cliff face. You will then descend to the end of Bocchette Centrali, which is about 50m (165 ft) below Bocca di Brenta (2,553m / 8,375 ft). Here you have two options: descend along trail no. 0318 to Rifugio Brentei (2,182m / 7,159 ft) or head to Bocca di Brenta along a portion of the hanging glacier, where you will need to be careful of the snow and ice, and then continue along the opposite side of the col, where you will reach Rifugio Tosa & Pedrotti (2,491m / 8,173 ft) in just a few minutes.

Public transport

Shuttle bus service (in summer, from late June to early September) from Madonna di Campiglio (Piazza Brenta Alta) to Vallesinella.

• Check schedule and prices of thr summer transportation online or ask for the booklet from the tourist office.
• You may also check the bus schedule of Trentino Trasporti www.ttesercizio.it .

To get to Rifugio Alimonta (normally you will want to book the day before taking on the via ferrata):   

• from Vallesinella by way of trails 317 and 318 to Rifugio Brentei and then to Rifugio Alimonta by way of trail 323 (3-4 hours);   
• from Rifugio Tuckett by way of the SOSAT or Bocchette Alte via ferrata.

The trail can be done in the opposite direction by starting from Rifugio Tosa Pedrotti , which can be reached on foot from Vallesinella by way of Rifugio Brentei in about 3-4 hours.

Coordinates

Book recommendation by the author.

• "La via delle Bocchette e le vie ferrate. Dolomiti di Brenta", by Pio Ferrari (Italian edition published by Rendena)
• "La Via delle Bocchette e le Ferrate del Brenta", by Roberto Ciri (Italian edition published by Idea Montagna)

Recommended maps for this region:

Equipment needed:   

• technical mountain clothing   
• hiking boots with Vibram or similar sole   
• via ferrata gear   
• harness   
• helmet   
• gloves   
• pickaxe and crampons (when necessary)   
• a length of rope (recommended)

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