Ski Madonna - The Dolomites
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.
Your holiday includes
- International flights
- Transfers
- 3* Hotel accommodation (local rating) on a twin share basis
- Hotel tourist tax
- 7 Breakfasts
- 7 Evening meals
- Hold Luggage as outlined
Your holiday extras
- 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
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.
Location & Itinerary
Resort Information
Helmets are now compulsory in Italy
Skiing Levels
- Beginners 4/5
- Intermediates 4/5
- Advanced 3/5
- Snowboard 4/5
Mountain Facts
- Area 156km
- Resort Altitude 1500m
- Ski Alt. From 850m to 2500m
- Runs – 50km Blue / 72km Red / 33km Black
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
Travel & 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
Provisional Flight Information
23/01/2027 Edinburgh to Verona Jet 2 Dep: 0655 Arr: 1035
30/01/2027 Verona to Edinburgh Jet 2 Dep:1135 Arr: 1320
23/01/2027 Birmingham to Verona Tui Air Dep: 0600 Arr: 0855
30/01/2027 Verona to Birmingham Tui Air Dep:1005 Arr: 1125
23/01/2027 Manchester to Verona Jet 2 Dep: 0910 Arr: 1100
30/01/2027 Verona to Manchester Jet 2 Dep:1320 Arr: 1440
23/01/2027 Gatwick to Verona BA Dep: 0755 Arr: 1100
30/01/2027 Verona to Gatwick BA Dep:1150 Arr: 1300
Transfer: Approx 3 hrs. Flights may be groups together for transfers.
Luggage Included:
Edinburgh - Jet 2 - 1 x 22kg checked baggage allowance included per person
Birmingham - TUI Airways - 1 x 20kg checked baggage allowance included per person
Manchester - Jet 2 - 1 x 23kg checked baggage allowance included per person
Gatwick - British Airways - 1 x 23kg checked baggage allowance included per person
Availability & Pricing
Build Your Quote| Accommodation | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Place in a twin share room | £0.00 | Available |
| Place in a single room | £200.00 | Available |
| Ski Madonna - The Dolomites | Price | |
| Edinburgh | £1339.00 | Available |
| Gatwick | £1339.00 | Available |
| Manchester | £1339.00 | Available |
| Birmingham | £1359.00 | Available |
| Option | Price | |
| Helmet - Adult - 6 Days | £31.00 | Available |
| Ski Carriage Edinburgh Flight | £75.00 | Available |
| Birmingham ski carriage | £80.00 | Available |
| Manchester ski carriage | £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 |
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Passport validity
For UK passport holders your passport must be:
- Issued less than 10 years before the date you enter the country (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.
EU Entry/Exit System (EES)
The new Entry/Exit System (EES) will start operations on 12 October 2025. The Entry/Exit System (EES) will be deployed gradually across the external borders of the 29 European countries over a period of 6 months. These European countries will introduce the different elements of the EES in phases, including the collection of biometric data, such as facial image and fingerprints. This means that travellers’ biometric data (facial image and fingerprints) might not be collected at every border crossing point right away, and their personal information may not be registered in the system. Passports will continue to be stamped as usual.
This progressive implementation will last until 9 April 2026. From 10 April 2026, the EES will be fully operational at all external border crossing points of the European countries using the system.
Further information on the EES can be found on the following link - https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees/ltr
ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System)
Starting in end 2026 UK citizens are required to have a travel authorisation to enter 30 European countries for a short stay. ETIAS travel authorisation is linked to a traveller’s passport. It is valid for up to three years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. If you get a new passport, you need to get a new ETIAS travel authorisation.
With a valid ETIAS travel authorisation, you can enter the territory of these European countries as often as you want for short-term stays - normally for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. However, it does not guarantee entry. When you arrive, a border guard will ask to see your passport and other documents and verify that you meet the entry conditions.
NB - There is no official date for the ETIAS currently confirmed but when it is introduced it will be your responsibility to ensure that you have arranged this. We will update everyone when the ETIAS is required with information on how to apply for this online.
Travel Insurance
Please ensure that you have adequate personal travel insurance to suit your requirements in place before you travel.
A UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) gives you the right to access state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in the European Union (EU).
UK-issued European Health Insurance Cards (EHICs) are still valid and offer the same cover as GHICs in the EU.
Once your EHIC has expired, you’ll be able to replace it with a GHIC.
NB – A GHIC/EHIC is not a replacement for travel insurance!
The latest FCO travel guidance for Italy
Host & Everything Else
Jamie Morris
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.
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