Madonna di Campiglio is called “the pearl of the Dolomites”. The tourist resort located in the heart of the Val Rendena is renowned for its ski slopes, the luxury of its shops and of course the spectacular views it offers.
It is the ideal destination for winter sports enthusiasts but not only.
Here you can spend a weekend of group activities, in the company of family or friends, visiting ancient monuments and walking through the historic center, not forgetting the typical dishes that you can enjoy.
Moreover, it is not a destination to be relegated to winter travel: Madonna di Campiglio is also suitable to be visited in summer, to spend a few days of pure relaxation.
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What to do during a holiday in Madonna di Campiglio, Trentino
Madonna di Campiglio has always been a destination on top of the wishes of vacationers who appreciate the mountain air and breathtaking landscapes so that, already at the beginning of the twentieth century, it was among the favorite destinations by the nobility and the rich Austrian bourgeoisie, also chosen by Princess Sissi and Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria.
Today is definitely the first place among the holidays for lovers of winter sports and passionate skiers: Madonna di Campiglio has over sixty kilometers of slopes and twenty lifts so it is easy to understand why many athletes choose it every year as a destination for their stays. In addition, The Pearl of the Dolomites is also the place designated to host the special slalom races of the Alpine Ski World Cup.
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Even in summer it turns out to be a very desired location by tourists, Italians and not, who take refuge here in search of a bit of fresh air and eager to carry out activities of various types such as long hikes that allow you to appreciate wonderful views, but also by bike and mountain bike. In addition, within the Adamello Brenta Natural Park you can venture into mountain trails that extend for about 450 kilometers.
Excursions are usually an excellent opportunity to reach at least one of the five glacial lakes in this area: Serodoli, Ritorto, Nero, Lambin and Gelato.
Also in summer, you can go to the center of the village where you will find bars, restaurants, playgrounds and even discos: Madonna di Campiglio is really perfect to reconcile the wishes of the whole family or a diverse group of friends.
Unmissable experiences near Madonna di Campiglio: the waterfall path
For nature lovers, for those who want to try a unique experience, for those who want to reconnect with themselves, relax or appreciate the extraordinary landscapes this is an experience not to be missed: we are talking about the waterfall path.
The Falls of Nardis
Legend has it that the Nardis Falls were born from the accumulation of tears plants from Princess Presanella who, unable to realize her dream of love with Vermilion, turned both into stone so as to remain forever next to each other, without ever being able to touch.
Fed by Rio Nardis, a river that rises from the Nardis glacier, this is the symbol of the Val Genova and one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Trentino. Visiting them in winter means seeing a spectacle of nature as you can admire, instead of the waterfall, an imposing ice sculpture.
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The excursion to the Nardis Falls is one of the best known in Madonna di Campiglio, inside the Adamello Brenta Nature Park. The route is not particularly difficult and suitable for everyone: in addition to the Nardis Falls, following the whole path you can discover others, all fed by the glaciers of Adamello and Presanella.
To access the Val Genova, where the waterfall path is located, you must leave your car at the parking fee and then move thanks to the shuttle service made available for free (is active only in summer, for any information you must visit the “mobility” section of the official Adamello Brenta Nature Park).
The Falls of the Lares
Continuing on foot from the Nardis Falls, with a route lasting about an hour and a half, you can reach the Lares Falls: if you do not want to walk for so long, also in this case you can take advantage of the shuttle service to reach Ponte Rosso and, from here, walk for just twenty minutes until you reach the falls.
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The other waterfalls of Val Genova
If you feel fit and want to continue the waterfall trail, you can now proceed to the most strenuous part of the trail.
After about 8 kilometers from its beginning in fact, the path of the waterfalls begins to climb past the Sacred Torrent and arriving up to the Church of the Madonna della Neve: from here you can watch the jump of the Folgorida Waterfall, a truly exciting sight.
Continuing further, you will also arrive at the Casina Muta Waterfall and, passing the Stella Alpina Refuge, also at the Pedrut Waterfall.
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Typical cuisine of Madonna di Campiglio
For all lovers of good food, Madonna di Campiglio will be a satisfactory destination from the point of view of food and wine.
Among the gourmet proposals not to be missed we mention, without doubt, the yellow polenta of Storo, a delicacy! The most appreciated first courses are, instead, the famous dumplings and gnocchi while, among the main dishes the game: roe deer, wild boar and deer seasoned with excellent vegetable sauces.
For lovers of soups, it is impossible not to taste the barley with vegetables, to which you can also add lard or bacon, and the famous bro brusà, a soup with flour, butter, meat or vegetable broth, bacon and trentingrana.
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Among the traditional desserts we can not forget the zelten, inevitable on the tables during the holiday season, the delicious Sacher and strudel.
And to drink? It will not be easy to choose between Trento DOC and Trentino DOC but you will certainly be spoiled for choice. Drink responsibly and enjoy your meal.
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