Five good reasons to choose Madesimo for a holiday on the slopes

Snowshoe trails, downhill and cross-country skiing, snowmobile excursions  and activities for the kids make Madesimo  one of the most popular winter tourist destinations in Lombardy

Looking for a mountain locality that guarantees fantastic snow and activities for the whole family? Madesimo in Valtellina will surprise you with its modern ski area that ranges between 1,150 and 2,880 metres above sea level, offering 60 kilometres of slopes for downhill skiing, 2 cross-country circuits, and itineraries for snowmobile and snow kite excursions. Here are 5 good reasons to choose Madesimo:

1 The magic of the high mountains
Scaling the heights is this winter’s must-try experience, even if you are not a mountaineer, even if only to sunbathe and chill out, take a few nice photos, ski, and grab an aperitif or supper. The Madesimo-Splügen experience allows you to discover two ski areas in one day, and comprises the ski pass for the chosen locality and transport to/from the starting point.

2 Snowshoe trekking
Silence, nature and the crunch of snow beneath your feet: this is the magic of snowshoes. Delightful walks in snowy woods on beaten paths or snowshoe excursions on fresh snow are the best way to immerse yourself in the enchanted scenery of the mountains around Madesimo. Lovers of slow snow can try nighttime excursions with an Alpine guide, snowshoeing under the stars on beaten trails.

3 Cross-country skiing
The slopes of Madesimo adapt perfectly to every kind of cross-country skier. In Madesimo and the surroundings, fans of this type of sporting activity can avail of two circuits each about 5 kilometres long.

4 Snowmobile thrills
In Madesimo you can participate in real snowmobiling excursions through the peaks of the Alps, reaching incredible places and coasting frozen lakes up to Spluga Pass. You reach an altitude of 2,300 metres, a stone’s throw from the Swiss border.

5 Fun for the little ones
For younger guests, the Baby Park, playgrounds and sledging areas are ideal for whiling away some happy hours. The “Larici” Baby Park has a conveyor belt and is divided into 2 zones: one for children with skis, the other for kids with bobsleighs, sledges and inner tubes.

About Valtellina Turismo

Valtellina Turismo is the association that promotes tourism in Valtellina, an extensive territory that appeals to all kinds of mountain lovers.

For info
http://www.valtellina.it/