Macugnaga
Weather at Macugnaga
Low: 1.5°C / High: 1.5°C
Wind: N 7 km/h
Recent Snowfall
24 hours: 1 cm
7 days: 32 cm
Snow Depth
Base: 60 cm
Season Total: 222 cm
Resort Status
Resort Overview
Macugnaga offers 38 kilometres of varied skiing beneath the imposing east face of Monte Rosa, with spectacular views of the 4,634-metre peak—the second highest in the Alps. The resort's two distinct sectors, Belvedere and Monte Moro, provide terrain ranging from 1,327 to 2,985 metres elevation, creating Italy's sixth-greatest vertical drop. Modern snowmaking systems cover 60% of all marked runs, complementing natural snowfall that averages 4.5 metres annually. The area combines gentle learning zones with challenging expert terrain, including the famous Meccia run with 1,700 metres of continuous vertical descent through varied terrain from glacier to forest.
Trails & Terrain
Trails
Total Runs
13
Total Area
32.1km
19.9 miles
Macugnaga Lift System
The Macugnaga lift system comprises 9 installations serving two distinct mountain sectors with completely different characters. The network includes the dramatic Monte Moro cable car, which rises to nearly 3,000 metres offering access to high-alpine terrain and cross-border connections to Switzerland. The separate Belvedere gondola serves more sheltered, predominantly intermediate terrain featuring tree-lined descents and gentle learning zones. Recent infrastructure investments have introduced RFID ticketing technology and expanded uphill capacity, particularly on the Belvedere sector. The system's dual-mountain design provides excellent options regardless of weather conditions, with Monte Moro excelling during clear days and Belvedere offering protected skiing during storms.
Lifts
Total Lifts
9
Lift Types
4
Location & Getting There
Situated 150 kilometres northeast of Turin in Piedmont's Valle Anzasca, Macugnaga occupies a spectacular position directly beneath Monte Rosa's 2,500-metre east face—one of the Alps' most impressive mountain walls. The historic village features distinctive Walser architecture dating from 13th-century Germanic settlements, with wooden chalets surrounding the central Piazza and ancient linden tree. Unlike purpose-built resorts, Macugnaga evolved naturally from traditional gold-mining and mountain farming communities, maintaining authentic character while developing modern facilities. The surrounding region features remarkable biodiversity within protected alpine zones accessible via winter hiking trails on routes established centuries ago by Walser settlers.
Macugnaga
, italy