“A real winter wonderland, Madonna di Campiglio is a fantastic choice for beginners thanks to the progression it offers. The facilities here are modern and the après-ski activities are excellent, so you can be sure that your students will be suitably entertained.”James Babb, Ski Specialist
As one of the latest resorts to be added to our portfolio, Madonna di Campiglio is a fantastic choice for your school ski trip to Italy. This chic village is a safe base from which to ski the surrounding area and yet still offers a great variety of apres-ski activities that will keep your students from getting bored.
Set in the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Brenta Dolomites, Madonna di Campiglio is nicknamed the ‘Queen of Snow’ thanks to its elegance and regal links – this resort was visited by Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife ‘Sissi’, and was one of the most popular Alpine resorts of the Habsburg Empire.
The resort is best known for its incredible location. Surrounded by the spectacular Brenta Dolomites, the scenery is simply stunning and makes for an incredible atmosphere. The valley is heavily wooded, adding to the atmosphere and the village’s buildings are all constructed in the traditional mountain Alpine style.
The village itself is compact and so perfect for school groups to enjoy safely, particularly as all through-traffic bypasses the centre and the nightlife is very typically Italian, so you do not need to worry about rowdy revellers partying into the small hours in Madonna di Campiglio.
Despite being one of the quieter resorts that we offer, Madonna di Campiglio offers some incredible skiing. Connected to both Pinzolo and Folgarida-Marilleva, the total ski area accessible from Madonna di Campiglio is actually rather sizeable, boasting around 150km of ski runs and 57 lifts, which are capable of carrying over 31,000 people per hour. There are numerous long, easy runs, which are perfect for building up confidence and, for the snowboarders among your group, there are also five snowboard parks.
For beginners, the Campo Carlo Magno beginners’ area will allow them to find their feet, before progressing on to the blues at Pradalgo. For intermediates, there are more challenging runs both in Madonna and in Pinzolo, which is just a 16-minute gondola ride away. Your pass will also cover the nearby resort of Folgarida-Marilleva.
For the experts, the 3-Tre piste is one not to be missed. It begins as a red, before turning into a steep black as it becomes the famous Canalone Miramonti, a World Cup slalom course!
Furthermore, this is a great choice of destination for those looking to enjoy a little sunshine on the slopes without any fear over snow conditions, thanks to the high altitude (reaching up to 2600m) and the fact that 95% of the pistes are covered by the resort’s snow-making facilities.
We understand that the accommodation is a very important aspect of your ski trip, which is why we select the accommodation that we offer extremely carefully to ensure that it is suitable for our school groups. In Madonna di Campiglio, most of the accommodation we use is family-run, providing school groups with a safe and comfortable atmosphere. All the accommodation we use in this resort is close to the lifts and slopes too, so you can get skiing as soon as possible each day!
It’s also good to know that there are plenty of exciting après-ski activities available in the area, so your group will be entertained even when the skiing is finished. You can choose from ice skating, swimming, snowshoeing and even dog sledding!
Here at Halsbury Ski, we are confident that school groups will love skiing in Madonna di Campiglio, where traditional Italy meets skiing adventure. If you would like any further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.