🇮🇹 Italy · Trentino (Adamello-Brenta Natural Park)
Madonna di Campiglio
Skirama Dolomiti
- 156 km of piste
- 2504 m top altitude
- Night skiing
- Altitudes
- 1524m - 2504m
- Km of piste
- 156 km
- Lifts
- 59
- Lift pass / day
- 74-85€ (Skirama Dolomiti)
- Airport
- Verona (VRN) — ~2-2.5h
Italy · Trentino · 1,524m - 2,504m · 156 km of pistes · ~59 lifts · Skirama Dolomiti
Summary
Madonna di Campiglio is the most glamorous resort in Trentino and the hub of the region’s largest skiable domain: SkiArea Campiglio Dolomiti di Brenta, which links Madonna di Campiglio, Pinzolo and Folgarida-Marilleva by lifts in a circuit of 156 km of pistes and ~59 lifts.
The resort regularly hosts FIS World Cup races on the mythical Canalone Miramonti (3Tre night-time slalom) and is home to the Ursus Snowpark, one of the world’s highest-rated. All set against the backdrop of Adamello-Brenta Natural Park, with the Brenta Dolomites as a dramatic backdrop.
Technical data
| Data | Value |
|---|---|
| Domain | SkiArea Campiglio Dolomiti di Brenta (part of Skirama Dolomiti) |
| Km of pistes (full area) | ~156 km (Campiglio + Pinzolo + Folgarida-Marilleva) |
| Km of pistes (Campiglio only) | ~60 km |
| Altitudes | 1,524m - ~2,504m |
| Vertical drop | ~980m |
| Lifts | 57-61 (depending on source and grouping) |
| Snowpark | Ursus Snowpark (world reference) |
| Night skiing | Yes (Canalone Miramonti and others) |
| Season | November — April |
| Day lift pass | ~70-85€ (dynamic pricing) |
Why ski here
1. Canalone Miramonti: World Cup night racing The slope for the 3Tre night-time slalom World Cup race. One of the most spectacular dates on the FIS calendar, with torches and crowds in the snow.
2. Ursus Snowpark Intenationally recognised as one of the world’s best snowparks. Lines for all levels of freestyle.
3. 156 km without unclipping your skis Ski safari linking Campiglio → Pinzolo → Folgarida → Marilleva by lifts. Enormous terrain variety in a single day.
4. Trentino alpine dolce vita Campiglio has an elegant town centre with boutiques, restaurants and luxury hotels. Less ostentatious than Cortina, more authentic.
Accommodation
Madonna di Campiglio (1,524m) — Centre, luxury-sporty
- 4-5★ hotels: 150-350€/night
- 3★ hotels: 90-160€/night
- Ski-in/ski-out in several areas
Pinzolo (770m) — More economical, family-friendly
- Hotels and apartments: 60-120€/night
Folgarida-Marilleva (1,300-1,400m) — Piste-side, practical
- Residences and hotels: 70-140€/night
Après-ski and gastronomy
Lively atmosphere in Campiglio: bars in the centre and huts on the pistes. Quality Trentino gastronomy (canederli, polenta, strudel, Trentino wines). More social life than in the Dolomiti Superski areas.
Getting there
| Route | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Verona (VRN) | ~2-2.5h |
| Bergamo (BGY) | ~2.5h |
| Milan (MXP) | ~3h |
| Innsbruck (INN) | ~3h |
| Train: Trento/Dimaro | + bus ~1h |
How much does it cost to ski Madonna di Campiglio and what does booking with Scibasku include?
Quick answer: day lift pass 74-85€ Skirama Dolomiti. Apartments and 3-star hotels from 70-90€/night in Folgarida-Marilleva; 3-star in Campiglio centre from 90-160€; 4-5 star from 150-350€. Booking with Scibasku includes accommodation, lift pass, transfer from Verona, Bergamo or Milan, extras (lessons, guiding, insurance) and direct human contact CICMA 2283 with no intermediaries.
Madonna di Campiglio is the most glamorous resort in Trentino without reaching Cortina prices, making it a reasonable alternative for couples and groups wanting a premium Italian experience without blowing the budget. The SkiArea Campiglio Dolomiti di Brenta circuit (156 km linked by lifts with Pinzolo and Folgarida-Marilleva) offers enough variety for 5-7 days without repeating. Two defining elements: Canalone Miramonti, home to the 3Tre night-time slalom World Cup race, and Ursus Snowpark, a world reference in freestyle. Best time: January-February for reliable snow and cold temperatures; March for longer days and slightly lower prices.
Madonna di Campiglio or Cortina: which to choose for a premium Italian stay?
Quick answer: Cortina offers more glamour, more history (Olympics 1956 and 2026), a more cosmopolitan town and higher prices. Madonna di Campiglio offers a larger linked piste domain (156 km vs 120 km), a world-reference snowpark (Ursus), night skiing and substantially lower prices.
The choice between the two premium Italian resorts depends on priorities. Cortina is the postcard: an elegant town with a pedestrian Corso Italia, 5-star hotels with history, Veneto-Alpine gastronomy, a cosmopolitan social atmosphere and skiing connection to Alta Badia. Madonna di Campiglio is more sporty: 156 km linked (vs Cortina’s own 120 km), Canalone Miramonti, Ursus Snowpark and an elegant but more restrained town centre. On price, Campiglio is roughly 30-40% cheaper in equivalent accommodation. For couples with a big budget and social priorities, Cortina; for sporty skiers and groups of friends, Campiglio.
Scibasku advice
Madonna di Campiglio is Scibasku’s recommendation for skiers seeking the premium Italian experience without Cortina prices. Canalone Miramonti and Ursus Snowpark are unique experiences. Ideal for sporty couples and groups of friends. Campiglio for luxury, Folgarida for budget.
Related pages
- [[dolomiti-superski]] — Neighbouring domain
- [[val-di-fiemme-obereggen]] — Within Skirama Dolomiti
- [[bormio]] — Another major resort in Lombardy/Trentino
SkiPedia Encyclopædia
Extended page at SkiPedia — Madonna di Campiglio: historical context, honest warnings and seasonal data.
Nearby
Other resorts in Trentino (Adamello-Brenta Natural Park)
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3 Zinnen Dolomites / Tre Cime
South Tyrol (Südtirol / Alto Adige), Alta Pusteria / Hochpustertal
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Alpe di Siusi / Seiser Alm
South Tyrol (Südtirol / Alto Adige), plateau above Castelrotto/Siusi/Fiè
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Alta Badia
South Tyrol (Südtirol / Alto Adige), province of Bolzano
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Andalo – Paganella
Trentino (Paganella plateau)
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Aprica
Lombardy, Valtellina (Aprica Pass, Sondrio/Brescia border)
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Arabba / Marmolada
Veneto (Belluno) and Trentino-Alto Adige
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