This chocolate-box village in the heart of the UNESCO-listed Brenta Dolomites is straight out of a fairytale, with its Alpine-style hotels set against a backdrop of forested peaks. Snow-seekers flock here in winter to test their skills on the nearby slopes, while in summer, the surrounding trails fill with hikers and cyclists. However, there are more things to do in Madonna di Campiglio than outdoor adventures. This corner of Trentino is known for its excellent cuisine and indulgent spa hotels with glorious postcard-perfect views.
This Alpine town is a popular destination in summer and winter. The vast network of hiking and biking trails surrounding Madonna di Campiglio attracts outdoor enthusiasts from May through September when high altitudes ensure cool temperatures for summer sports. Winter sports take center stage from November through March, including downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and other cold-weather pastimes. The town’s spa hotels and traditional restaurants bustle in both seasons, with visitors looking for high-altitude luxury.
Madonna di Campiglio has no train station, so visitors must drive or catch the bus from the train station in Trento, about 90 minutes away. In town, you can walk or bike. A robust network of lifts operates in summer and winter to take adventurers up to the high-altitude trails or ski slopes, and local buses connect to other mountain towns in the Val Rendena, Giudicarie Valley, and Valle del Chiese to the south.
Thrill-seekers can take their hiking adrenaline to the next level on the vie ferrate fanning out on the peaks surrounding Madonna di Campiglio. These combined hiking and climbing routes have permanent steel cables, handholds, ladders, and such attached to the cliff faces, so there’s no need for full climbing gear. Many of the vie ferrate in the Brenta Dolomites are suitable for beginners, but choose an excursion led by an experienced mountaineering guide for safety.
