Madonna di Campiglio – the snowy cap of Pinzolo

If you are looking for some respite from the Mediterranean summer and looking for some c

ooler corners to rest, you have Madonna di Campiglio, the picturesque village and the ski resort located at the northeast of Italy. At an altitude of 1522 meters above the sea level and with around only 1000 residents, this tiny mountainous hamlet rests in peace in the wilderness of Val Rendena in the Trentino-Alto Adige area in Italy. The resort is equipped as many as 5 gondolas, 12 chair lifts and 2 surface lifts – all of which offer the skiers a jaw dropping vertical descent of as much as 1000 meters.

The place is famous for its 35 pistes or trails, which collectively amass a total length of 60 kms – a mouth watering fact for the skiers – both amateurs and professionals, beginners as well as seasoned.

Even if you are not a skier, the place has spectacular scenic beauty at its offing. The discreet ambience and the elegance of the town offer you a heavenly ambiance that is more than perfect for spending some quality time, away from the hustle and bustle of your daily life. The stupendous stretch of the valley that lies between the glaciers of Presanella and Admello and the Brenta Dolomites offers some spectacular views that will leave you spellbound as a mere tourist.

The most surprising fact about the area is that the mountainous surrounding offers a lot of variety. While some parts come are lush green with a wide range of foliage, trees, shrubs and orchids, some parts are always dipped in sparkling white – a real treat for those in love with mountains. You will also come across a lot of lakes – mirror like pristine patches of water surrounded by greens, giving an extra tough of beauty to the valley. The milky waterfalls and streams, the malghes – which is the local term for the shepherds’ huts, the refuges, all contributing in their own ways to complete the beauty of the place.

If you have already planned to visit to Madonna di Campiglio, you have a number of options to choose from. Travelling by air seems to be the easiest option, with three international north Italian airports connecting the place with the rest of Europe and other countries of the world. There are impeccably maintained motorways that connect the place with the airports. Notably, the Brenner A22 Motorway will get you to the resort in merely 40 minutes.

You have the bus service from Germany, the Netherlands, Austria and Belgium via Places like Innsbruck, Brennero, Trento, Munich and the likes.

The village also hosts alpine and snowboarding World Cup races, while during the summers the village also hosts a classic Italian race, called Rally Stella Alpina.

In short, if you are looking forward to spend some quality time, either skiing or just enjoying the mountainous wilderness of Mother Nature, Madonna di Campiglio is one of the those places that offer you a plenty of peace and tranquility mixed with fun and frolics to the fullest.

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