
Valchiavenna
Weather at Valchiavenna
Low: 11.8°C / High: 20.2°C
Wind: N 2 km/h
Recent Snowfall
24 hours: 12 cm
7 days: 88 cm
Snow Depth
Base: 0 cm
Season Total: 95 cm
Resort Status
Lifts: --/--
Trails: --/--
Valchiavenna combines three distinct ski areas—Madesimo, Campodolcino, and Motta—creating a diverse skiing destination with 60 kilometres of marked pistes across Lombardy's northernmost valley. The resort spans elevations from 1,200 to 2,880 metres beneath the distinctive Pizzo Groppera peak on the Swiss border. Modern snowmaking systems cover 80% of all marked runs, complementing natural snowfall that averages 5 metres annually at higher elevations. The area's signature experience remains the famous Canalone itinerary from Pizzo Groppera—an ungroomed 1,000-vertical-metre descent through a spectacular natural half-pipe that ranks among Italy's most challenging ski routes, while extensive cruising terrain caters perfectly to intermediates.
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The Valchiavenna lift system comprises 15 modern installations strategically positioned across three interconnected ski zones. The network's centrepiece is the spectacular Ski Express cable car from Campodolcino to Motta, rising 700 vertical metres in just 3 minutes while avoiding the occasionally avalanche-prone road. Recent infrastructure investments have introduced RFID ticketing technology, weather protection bubbles on chairlifts, and expanded uphill capacity by 25%, effectively reducing wait times even during peak periods. The system's intelligent design enables excellent circulation throughout the resort, with strategic lift placements that facilitate natural progression through increasingly challenging terrain while maintaining spectacular views toward the Lepontine Alps.
Valchiavenna Resort Elevation
Trails
Total Runs
39
Total Area
37km
23 miles
Location
Positioned 130 kilometres north of Milan at Italy's border with Switzerland, Valchiavenna occupies a spectacular valley position surrounded by 3,000-metre peaks of the Lepontine Alps. The area encompasses several traditional mountain communities including Madesimo, Campodolcino, and Chiavenna, each maintaining authentic Alpine architecture and strong cultural connections to the region's unique heritage. Historic Chiavenna serves as the valley's principal town, offering exceptional culinary experiences centred around the famous Crotti—natural rock cellars used for aging local specialties. The resort's strategic location places it just 50 kilometres from Lake Como and 40 kilometres from St. Moritz, Switzerland, enabling diverse excursion possibilities that combine winter sports with cultural and scenic experiences.
Valchiavenna
, italy
Season Info
The Valchiavenna winter season typically runs from early December through mid-April, with optimal conditions from late December through March. The area benefits from its protected position between the Lepontine and Rhaetian Alps, receiving abundant natural snowfall particularly from northwesterly systems approaching from Switzerland. Early season operations concentrate around the snowmaking-equipped lower sectors before expanding to higher elevations as conditions permit. February delivers peak snow depths, while March brings increasingly reliable sunshine with excellent morning skiing after overnight freezes. The resort's northern aspect ensures outstanding snow preservation throughout winter, creating particularly consistent conditions on the famous Val di Lei slopes.
Current Season
2024 - 2025
Opening Day
11/29/2024
Closing Day
4/6/2025
Days Open
129
Annual Snowfall
Metric
3.5m
350cm
Imperial
11.5ft
138in
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