Adventure · Italy
Ski Madonna - The Dolomites
Arrive on your own; Jamie and a group of about 21 are with you the whole way.
23 Jan 2027 – 30 Jan 2027 7 nights from £1,339pp
Hosted by Jamie Morris 21 people have booked so far
Places available Stunning scenery & beautiful piste!
Madonna di Campiglio is one of Italy’s top resorts and this will only be the third time Spice Escapes has visited. 150km of picture-perfect piste and superb scenery offer wide trails through wooded valley sides and higher up you’ve got open slopes with peaks all around.
The slopes are mostly tree-lined and a delight for intermediate skiers, but there are also some good beginner areas and some steeper terrain on offer for those less or more experienced. For the steepest slopes, try Monte Spinale, with its downhill course! Despite the relatively low altitude, the winter sports area is situated between the elevations of 852m and 2,504m, a vast snowmaking system ensures reliable conditions throughout the winter.
The ski resort extends from the Val Rendena and Pinzolo through the traditional winter sports resort of Madonna di Campiglio to Folgàrida and Marilleva in the Val di Sole. It offers runs at practically all levels of difficulty for skiing and snowboarding from long, wide and easy slopes to challenging, difficult forest runs. Almost all of the slopes in the ski resort are accessed by gondola lifts and chairlifts. As well as skiing and snowboarding, facilities are also available for other winter sports activities, including cross-country skiing, winter hiking, snowshoe hiking, ice skating and more.
Located just 20 minutes outside of Madonna di Campiglio, Pinzolo offers a more laid-back, local atmosphere. Rest assured that you have access to the same expansive ski area by taking the gondola from the village into the mountains. Pinzolo boasts its own hidden gem of a ski area before seamlessly connecting to the wider region, making it perfect for those seeking quieter pistes at the beginning or end of the day. The final run back down into the village is a black slope, so if you've had your fill of skiing, why not stop for a drink at the top of the gondola station before taking the easy way back down the mountain.
Availability and pricing
| Option | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Ski Madonna - The Dolomites - Accommodation | ||
| Place in a twin share room | £0.00 | 3 places left |
| Place in a single room | £200.00 | Sold out |
| Ski Madonna - The Dolomites | ||
| Edinburgh | £1339.00 | 3 places left |
| Gatwick | £1339.00 | 1 place left |
| Manchester | £1339.00 | 1 place left |
| Birmingham | £1359.00 | 3 places left |
| Helmet - Adult - 6 Days | £31.00 | Available |
| Birmingham ski carriage | £80.00 | Available |
| Manchester ski carriage | £80.00 | Available |
| Ski Carriage Edinburgh Flight | £80.00 | Available |
| Red Skis - Adult - 6 Days | £114.00 | Available |
| Gatwick ski carriage - booked direct with airline | £130.00 | Sold Out |
| Black Skis - Adult - 6 Days | £160.00 | Available |
| Red Skis & Boots - Adult - 6 Days | £178.00 | Available |
| Full Area Lift Pass | £326.00 | Available |
Why you'll love this holiday
- Tree-lined pistes above Pinzolo and Madonna, with plenty of variety from intermediate upwards.
- A hotel shuttle runs to the lifts each morning between eight and ten.
- Breakfast and dinner every day at the family-run Hotel Pinzolo Dolomiti.
Where you'll go
Resort Information
Helmets are now compulsory in Italy
Skiing Levels
Mountain Facts
All lifts are open for the same week this year (2026)
Spice Escapes Skiing Ability Scale
Level 1~2 - Ski school needs to be locally at Scuola Italiana Sci Pinzolo
1) First time skier, totally new to the sport (Beginner)
2) Second week skier OR has had lessons at snow dome and/or dry ski slopes (Beginner Plus)
Level 3~10 – Madonna and Pinzolo are a great resort with plenty of variety for anyone from Intermediate upwards
3) Skied a few weeks and happy on green and blue runs (Lower Intermediate)
4) Skiing parallel on blues and starting to tackle reds (Intermediate)
5) Okay on reds and starting to tackle blacks (Upper Intermediate)
6) Can get down blacks, but struggles on bumps (Lower Advanced)
7) Happy on most groomed blacks and easy bumps, but finds steep bumps and off piste tricky (Advanced)
8) Can ski all bar steepest bumps and ski off piste with style except with deep powder and in poor snow conditions (Upper Advanced)
9) No problems: can ski everywhere in all manner of snow conditions (Expert)
10) Professional skier, instructor, freerider etc
Snowboarding - the area offers some great opportunities and a snow park
What's included
- International flights
- Transfers
- 3* Hotel accommodation (local rating)
- Hotel tourist tax
- 7 Breakfasts
- 7 Evening meals
- Hold Luggage as outlined
- Your Spice host, Jamie Morris
Not included
- Single Room supplement if required
- Personal travel insurance
- Drinks & some meals
- Optional extras
- Ski Extras inc Lift Pass, Ski and Boot Hire and Helmet if required
Travel and where you'll stay
Hotel Pinzolo Dolomiti (Pinzolo)
Built in 1880, the historic Hotel Pinzolo Dolomiti was one of the first hotels in Pinzolo and is still proudly run by the Bonapace family. Located in the heart of the resort, it offers easy access to shops, restaurants and leisure facilities, making it a great base both on and off the slopes.
On rest days, there’s plenty to explore nearby. Relax at the luxurious Lefay Spa Dolomiti, visit the indoor ice-skating rink or enjoy a peaceful walk around the charming town, with its cosy cafés, local boutiques and the historic Church of San Vigilio.
The hotel exudes old-world charm, with traditional alpine interiors and a welcoming atmosphere. The on-site restaurant serves both local Trentino specialities and international dishes, perfect for unwinding after a day in the Dolomites.
Located in the centre of Pinzolo, the Hotel Pinzolo Dolomiti offers you convenient access to the ski lifts, cafes, bars and shops in the centre. Each day the hotel offers a shuttle service to and from the lifts, so getting onto the Ski Area Campiglio couldn't be easier.
Central location in Pinzolo
700 metres to the ski hire shop and Pinzolo lift which links you to the Pra Rodont lift
Ski hire shop is Il Comodo Ski di Maestranzi Giuseppe
20 metres to the nearest bus stop
Hotel shuttle service to the lifts runs from 8am - 10am and 3pm - 5pm
Twin rooms are around 15m² sleeping two people.
Single rooms are around 10m² sleeping one person.
Lift to all floors
Getting there — flights to Verona
Departing from Edinburgh, Birmingham, Manchester or London Gatwick.
Edinburgh
Birmingham
Manchester
London Gatwick
These are the times currently scheduled. Airlines change them, sometimes months before departure, so please treat them as provisional rather than final.
Before you travel
Passport validity
For UK passport holders your passport must be:
- issued less than 10 years before the day you enter (check the "date of issue")
- valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the "expiry date")
You must check your passport meets these requirements before you travel. If your passport was issued before 1 October 2018, extra months may have been added to its expiry date.
Entry rules for EU travel — EES, ETIAS and your GHIC
EU Entry/Exit System (EES)
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is being introduced gradually across the external borders of the European countries that use it, including the collection of biometric data such as a facial image and fingerprints. Passports continue to be stamped as usual in the meantime.
Further information: travel-europe.europa.eu/ees
ETIAS
UK citizens will eventually need a travel authorisation (ETIAS) to enter the European countries that require it for short stays. It is linked to your passport and valid for up to three years. There is no confirmed start date yet — we will let everyone know when it is required and how to apply.
Global Health Insurance Card
A UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC), or a still-valid EHIC, gives you the right to access state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in the EU. It is not a replacement for travel insurance.
Travel insurance
Please ensure that you have adequate personal travel insurance to suit your requirements in place before you travel.
Who else is going
The question everyone asks and nobody wants to.
- On this departure
- 21 people booked The operator's own count for this trip — you'd make 22. It can still grow before you travel.
- Travelling alone
- Most people book on their own
Gallery
Everything else
Each morning a varied continental breakfast buffet is served, often including pastries, cereals, cold cuts, cheese, seasonal fruit and eggs
A three course evening meal is served each evening with a choice, often including traditional Italian cuisine and local produce
Once a week there is a typical Trentino dinner with local dishes
This property caters for the following special dietary requirements
Gluten free, Vegans, Vegetarians
Special diets are available on a request basis. Catering for dietary allergies will need to be checked before booking. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation. If one member of your party has multiple dietary requirements, these are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.Fuel up for a day on the slopes at the continental breakfast buffet, with sweet and savoury options including eggs, bacon, fruits, cereals, breads
Each evening a three-course meal is served featuring traditional local dishes and a daily salad buffet
In Italy, it’s common for hotels not to provide tap water during meal service. Still and sparkling bottled water can be easily purchased locally.
This property caters for the following special dietary requirements
Gluten free
Vegetarians
Special dietary requirements (vegetarian, dairy and gluten free diets) can be catered for if known in advance. Unfortunately vegans cannot be catered for. Please inform us of any special dietary requirements at the time of booking. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.
Before you book
Will I be the only one on my own?
No. Almost everyone books on their own — that is the whole point of the trip. Nobody has to pair up and nobody sits on their own at dinner unless they want to.
Do I have to share a room?
Only if you want to. Sharing a twin with another solo traveller of the same sex costs nothing extra, and it is how most people keep the price down. If you would rather have a room to yourself, you can — see the single-room price on the trip you are looking at.
Is there a single supplement?
There is a charge for a room of your own and it varies a great deal by trip, so the honest answer is the figure on the holiday you are looking at rather than an average. What there is not is any obligation to pay it: sharing a twin with another solo traveller of the same sex costs nothing extra, and it is a genuine option rather than a token one.
Every holiday with a single room available, and what each one costs, is listed on single rooms and single supplements.
How big is the group?
Small enough to learn everyone’s name in the first day or two. Group sizes vary by trip and are listed on each holiday.
What does the host actually do?
Your host is there to make your holiday feel easy, welcoming and fun. They travel with the group throughout the trip, help everyone get to know each other, keep things running smoothly and are there if you need anything along the way.
They’re not a traditional holiday rep — they’re part of the group, sharing the experience with you and helping make sure nobody feels left out.
Is my money protected?
Yes. Payments are held in a bonded trust account and the holidays are ATOL protected under licence 9046.
What age are the other travellers?
It varies by trip. Most groups span a wide range of ages with a shared interest in the destination rather than a shared birth year.
Is there a minimum age?
Yes — 18. Spice Escapes holidays are adults only.
Most people who travel with us are in their forties and beyond, but that is who books rather than a rule. There is no upper age limit, and two people travelling together do not need to be a similar age: a daughter in her thirties travelling with her mother in her sixties is an ordinary booking.
What travellers say
4.9/5 from 63 reviews on Google
Google review · Mar 2023 Wonderful ski trip to the Dolomites
Google review · Feb 2023 Thanks for yet another fantastic ski holiday with Spice Escapes. Always well organised before we go - and amazing hotels. The food in the hotel in Madonna was so good that I fear I have put on two stone despite the amazing skiing. Thank you to all the team!
Google review · Feb 2023 The ski trip to Madonna di Campaglio I went on with Spice Escapes was well-organised, with smooth transfers and accurate information provided beforehand. The hotel was excellent, the food was superb and the company even better.
Google review · Feb 2023 A really good ski holiday to Madonna di Campiglio, with Spice Escapes.
The holiday was great from start to finish, well organised, fantastic hotel and brilliant skiing.
Thank you Lauren for all your hard work, organising the holiday.
Questions about this holiday?
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