Madonna di Campiglio is a beautiful chic Italian ski resort of traditional chalets and hotels situated at 1500m on the pass between Val Rendena (Pinzolo) and Val di Sole (Marilleva). The main square is traffic free and is dominated by a huge beautifully decorated tree. Boutiques, bars and restaurants line the traffice free area. Apres ski kicks off in the bars at each of the 5 bubble lifts that access the ski area. In the centre Bar Suisse is popular and the Champagne Bar in Hotel Rosengarten is a must for a sophisticated drink!
Campiglio is the main resort is traffic free and in the centre of the ski area. The resort has a wonderful 2.7km toboggan run which drops over 340m from the top at Monte Spinale. There are a few track side bars and restaurants on the way down for added dutch courage!
Taking the bubble lift up to Monte Spinale from Madonna is a great way to start the day. Wide blue runs drop down to Groste on blue 71 which joins on to route 66 (!). Take the bubble lft up to Passo Groste for some glorious views over the jagged Dolomites. Heading back down to Madonna the pistes are long wide and fast! For the brave jump on the quad chair up to Monte Spinale and take the black piste down to the resort.The Cinque Laghi on the opposite side of the resort is a wonderful intermediate area of long well groomed red pistes. From Colarin a bubble and chair lift takes you up to Monte Te Grual to access the mainly reds witha handful of blue runs and 2 blacks above Pinzolo.
