A school ski trip to Madesimo offers your group the convenience of doorstep skiing, alongside the reassurance that comes with visiting a high-altitude, snow-sure resort. Lying to the north of Lake Como and close to the border with Switzerland, Madesimo is a typically Italian village and as such offers the warm, welcoming atmosphere that school groups love. Despite its relatively small size, Madesimo offers a great variety of skiing, made even better by the uncrowded slopes and one of the most modern lift systems in Europe – so you won’t waste your day queuing!
Ski trip to Madesimo
School Ski Trip to Madesimo
Skiing in Madesimo
This high-altitude resort remains snow-sure from late November to spring and, just in case Mother Nature is a little difficult, the resort also has excellent snow-making equipment covering the main pistes. Beginners will love taking to the pistes for the first time here, where the lack of crowds means they can take it at their own pace. And intermediates will love the sheer variety of runs waiting for them here. There’s also some great skiing for the more advanced skiers, including the mighty Canalone – a nearly 3km black that’s reputed to be one of the most beautiful in Italy, if not Europe as a whole. Plus, with the great terrain park and powder fields, snowboarders will be happy too.
Resort Facts
Beginner
22%
Intermediate
41%
Advanced
38%
Total Piste
60KM
Top Piste Altitude
3000M
Milan 2hrs 30
1450M
Vertical drops
No
Glacier
13
Lifts
60%
Snow making coverage
Yes
Snow park
Madesimo piste map
Download piste mapAccommodation
Hotel Arlecchino
The Hotel Arlecchino is in an ideal doorstep location just steps away from the towns ski runs, and opposite the Arlecchino and Montalto cable cars. The traditionally decorated restaurant offers local and mountain cuisine, and a rich buffet breakfast and hot lunches are available daily.The hotel also features en suite accommodation, in house ski storage facilities and an indoor pool. As well as plenty of space for your evening activities, including a karaoke area, disco and a games room. WIFI is also available throughout the building.
Aprés-Ski
Centro Sportivo campodolcino
Situated 30 minutes away from Madesimo, the Campodolcino Sports Centre enjoys a lovely setting surrounded by trees and meadows.
centro sportivo CHIAVENNA
This sports centre has a swimming pool, an ice skating rink, a five-a-side football pitch and a tennis court to please all the sport lovers.
Ice skating Madesimo
Ice skating is a popular activity – a sport that’s both relaxing and great fun.
Disco Madesimo
Let your hair down and celebrate the end of your ski trip with a disco night.
SPORTS CENTRE Madesimo
In the sports centre in Madesimo there’s a whole range of sports activities for visitors.
Swimming pool
or the physical wellbeing of the guests, the Arlecchino Hotel sets at your disposal some services, such as the indoor swimming pool.
Broomball
At the local ice ring.
Karaoke and Tombola (Italian bingo)
Will be organised by the hotel dedicated team.
Night Skiing
Enjoy this fun activity by Skiing down the slope at night.
Supporting you every step of the way
Creating your perfect school ski trip
Your quote will be put together by one of our experienced Tour Advisors, who know our resorts inside out. They’ll work with you to create a trip that suits your group’s needs and budget.
Launching your trip to parents and students
The next step is to get your trip approved and get students signed up. Our Trip Launch Pack is full of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the planning process.
After you’ve booked
Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start work on the finer details. They’ll make sure your ski lessons, gear hire and après-ski activities are all sorted and they’ll take on most of the other admin tasks (so you can look forward to the trip as much as the kids).
Support while you’re away
While you’re away, you’ll be looked after by a Halsbury rep based in your resort. Plus, our HQ staff will be on available by phone, 24 hours a day. You’ll get a final info pack before you go with all the info you need, plus access to all your trip documents on the Vamoos app.
After your trip
When you return, we’ll ask you to complete a detailed feedback survey, so we can continue our service. This is also the perfect time to start planning your next trip, so you can give parents plenty of time to pay for it (and make it easier for you).
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Contact usGreat news – we’ve extended our early booking offer, so you can still save your students £15pp on your 2026 ski trip! All you need to do is book by 28th February!
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Terms and conditions:
- This offer is valid for trips due to travel between 1st December 2025 and 30th April 2026.
- Your signed booking and either full deposits or holding deposits must be received by 28/02/2025.
- To qualify for the offer, payments should be received as set out in the payment schedule detailed in your quotation.
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