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The only way to get in is by road on the SS36 or Via Spluga which runs all the way from the Swiss border to [wiki=0a391524de5d4557d5cf21d9d1dae500]Lecco[/wiki] on Lake Como from where the SP51 runs to [wiki=437d461430ecc08e2d51abbcf5ce9b3c]Milan[/wiki] and the nearest airport. Therefore a car is more or less essential to visit the town.
The Splugen pass is usually closed between November and April. If the pass is closed, Madesimo can only be reached from Chiavenna.
There is a good Bus and train connection from Milan and Bergamo and from the Milan airports.
There is a "taxi share" scheme that provides a taxi from the airport to the village as well.
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== By car ==
The area around the Madesimo area is quite vast and mountainous. In winter time, winter tires and/or snow chains may be required.
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Madesimo is part of the Valchiavenna skiing area (1550-2950m) with 58 km of slopes. As such, it is one of the smaller ski resorts in the Alps. It is quite popular amongst Italians but less well known in other European countries. In weekends it is usually very busy with locals. However, on weekdays it can be very quiet even during holidays because of the Italian holiday system.
To access the skiing area, it is not necessary to drive all the way to Madesimo. You can leave your car in Campodolcino (1000M), from where the funicolare will bring you all the way up to Mota at 1700m. The parking in Campodolcino is free on weekdays and it is possible to rent skis and buy a ski pass at the valley station of the funicolare. From Mota, all of the skiing area can be reached.
In winter the roads may be entirely blocked with snow, so to reach some of the frazione may require a set of touring or cross country skis.
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==Do==
[wiki=edd129932bc5ee974abb0511c5f5eaab]Snow Mobiling:[/wiki] As a popular ski resort for both tourists and locals to the area, Madesimo offers various experiences that provide tourists with the opportunity to experience the winter sports of the Alps and one of these options is snow mobiling. One can take advantage of this through the use of Team Extreme: a snow mobiling company local to the Madesimo area. During the last few years more and more people have made a point of becoming part of Team Extreme. In accordance with local laws and regulations, the snow mobile tours are based off of safety restrictions and offer families, as well as individuals(Private Tours are available), an enjoyable experience. each trip takes place along prepared tracks which
meander along the Andossi ridge linking Madesimo with it’s neighbour Montespluga.Other than individual outings
on snowmobile, there are also possibilities of group excursions along with an escort who will provide all the necessary support. The tracks follow the slopes of valley sides and are suitable even forthe inexperienced ‘pilot’. Importantly the sign-posting and well-maintained trails guarantee the safety of all concerned.
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This restaurant's construction dates back to the mid-seventeenth century and boasts furniture that is remiscent of this timer period which creates a unique dining atmosphere. The size of the town and the popularity of the establishment make it popular spot for locals. In addition, the prices are relatively cheap and the food is locally provided.
*The restaurant, Bel Sit, is one of the most elegant dining experiences in Madesimo. The main dishes are traditionally Italian and the house specialities focus on fughi. The menu items range from 20 Euros to 30 Euros and the dress atire is business casual.
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The Boscone Suite Hotel is located only a short distance from the center of Madesimo and only a short distance from the ski slopes of Madesimo. It is a close, convenient walk and even offers heated areas for ski equipment. The Hotel boasts various amenities such as spacious living quarters, play areas for children, and an in-house restaurant that allow for the convenience of not having to leave the resort. If you are looking for relaxtion, Ninfia, the spa located within the hotel offers various methods of relaxation. Spa Amenaties: Turkish bath, Roman Bath, Finnish sauna, whirlpool tub, cromo-therapeutic showers, relaxing water beds. Also, the hotel is able to accomodate up to 120 people for business purposes.
*The Hotel offers an in-house restaurant and cafe that is easily accessible throughout the day. In addition to this, many natural sites are can be easily reached by walking. The Water Falls and various trails offer tourists the opportunity to take in many natural sites within the city. Also, other sites, such as the Lady of Europe, located near Motta Madesimo, is an easily accesible site. Like many of the other hotels, skiing and snow sports are located near the hotel and add to the local beauty and acitivity of the city.
*This is a small chain hotel in Italy that operates a 10 bedroom hotel and offers a breakfast in the hotel at 10 Euros per person. For American tourists, however, the employees within this hotel speak mainly German and Italian. However, they do accept all major credit cards.
*Just three kilometres from Madesimo, this B & B and restaurant comprisesof rooms and mini-apartments and offers typical local dishes. It’s a stopping place for wanderers along the Via Spluga. The in-house Restaurant dates back to 1722.
*Situated just 150 metres from the slopes within Ski area Valchiavenna
at Madesimo, and run by the owners - the Trincavelli family themselves - it serves up genuine hospitality based on a keen eye and
love for detailed and excellent service within a refined and quiet ambiance.
*situated in a quiet area with a
sunny aspect, right next door to the access to 60 km of ski slopes
which you reach easily on foot. It boasts 30 rooms all with private
bathroom, hair dryer, safe, TV and telephone. It’s a family-run hotel,
within which facilities include bar, snack-bar, restaurant with both
traditional local food and international cuisine, pub with an ‘a la
carte’ menu, TV room, fitness centre, solarium terrace, garage, and
private parking. The brand-new centre for well-being offers: temperature controlled air-conditioning, hydro-massage pool with oxygen therapy, kneipp course with heated benches, specialist showers
with both aroma and chromo-therapy, water jets with tropical showers
and various other relaxing treatments.
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[wiki=f061e7cdff002e196ba5b7e0ce45ea46]Scuole Di Sci[/wiki]: A highly-professional team is on hand to teach either beginners, those who wish to improve technique, or anyone interested in becoming more competitive in snow sports. The school also offers instruction in the most recent of winter sports’ innovations such as snowboarding and ensure that visitors can enjoy the ski areas in Valle Spluga in safely. This team of 60 qualified ski instructors boasts a range of specialities ranging from National Instructors,to coaches, to snowboard specialists,to ex-competitors, as well as those qualified to work with the handicapped. The head-quarters is in the centre of Madesimo and has two further outposts at Motta and a ski school in Arlecchino for younger children.
telephone: +39 0343 53049
Fax Machine: +39 0343 54155
www.scuolascimadesimo.org
[wiki=c48c057cd567d3f89ea70512db651336]Autonoleggio taxi Albiniano Carmine[/wiki]: A taxi services that provides toursits with both individual transport as well as minibuses for large, group excursions. Services run from all relevant airports to key destinations within the area.
Telephone. +39.0343.50126
Cellular Phone. +39.329.2150632 - +39.338.6095975
albiniano@virgilio.it
[wiki=e44e2f86d79b344568dd8179cf479f1b]Ciocca Giovanni[/wiki]: Local taxi service with a local base. However, other forms of transport are available for personal transport on a national and international scale or cars with up to 8 places plus driver, or with minibuses that range from 9 to 19 seats plus the driver or a large tour bus which has the seating capacity of for 36 people.
Telephone: +39.0343.34377
Cellular Phone: +39.338.8332068
cioccafrancesco@libero.it
[wiki=29e0e581938958f70e1e53aac94937c7]Nettuno Viaggi Di Giannini Stefano[/wiki]: A locally based taxi service which allows for both local and long distance travel. This company owns and operates 4 minubuses which seat up to 8 people: an ideal situation for small tour groups.
Telephone. +39.0343.53117
Cellular Phone. +39.347.6851515
Fax Machine: +39.0343.56325
info@nettunoservice.com
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At the end of the Via Spluga is the Splugen Pass, which, at 2113m, is quite a feat of road building, taking into account the spectacular hairpin bends on the way. The Swiss-Italian border lies on top of the pass.
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