Madesimo in Italy (in the Lombardia region) is a large resort with 12 lifts (9 chair lifts) that offers skiers an incredible 1398 metres (4587 feet) of vertical descent. Madesimo has 32 pistes with a total length of 55 kilometers (34 miles). Madesimo is best suited to intermediate skiers and snowboarders but there is some terrain for beginners and advanced skiers. There are 10 kilometers (6 miles) of cross country ski trails at Madesimo. For snowboarders, there is a terrain park and 4 half pipes. Over half of the pistes at Madesimo are covered by snowmaking. The nearest airport is at Milan / Milano and the nearest train station to Madesimo is at Chiavenna. There is accommodation located close to the pistes but we would welcome additional information about any hotels or chalets in Madesimo.
Madesimo is a small village high in the mountains with a truly picturesque setting. Friendly small local bars and good choice of restaurants serving authentic Italian food. You don't have to walk very far in the village to access the ski lifts as there are three. The hotels are a little dated but are a good standard for most skiers or snowboarders. We, as a group, are going to Madesimo at the end of Jan 2017 and staying at the K2. This hotel is great for food and very reasonable.