About Macugnaga...

Situated at the foot of the immense and spectacular east wall of Mount Rosa, the second highest mountain in Europe, this resort offers a unique vacation combining sport and culture.

Enjoy a wonderful location in a wooded valley at the foot of the Monte Rosa. Macugnaga is a picturesque village with chalet style houses, clustered around an attractive market square.

The village consists of two parts: Pecetto the quieter end, nestled at the foot of the Belvedere/Burky ski area and Macugnaga centre, also known as Staffa. The two areas are within 15 minutes walking distance of each other.

In the WINTER Each village has its own ski area and there is a ski bus running between them. Macugnaga is a ski resort with good facilities for beginners and being relatively quiet and inexpensive is a great location for family ski holidays.

The history of the enchanted village of Macagnaga is that which has preserved intact the colours and the atmosphere of the days when the Walser people inhabited the area. They were the first families of Germanic origin to be the sole trustees of the secret beauty of this natural dell, at the foot of the the Monte Rosa.

The town is located at 1330m and we start to ski from 1370m up to 3000m. MUSEUM to visit

 

Where we are and Travel Information

Macugnaga is a delightfully unspoilt resort in North Italy located in the Italian Alps and approximately 60 kilometres from Milan.  It is set high on the famous Monte Rosa, the second highest mountain in Europe, so breathtaking views and spectacular scenery are guaranteed !!!

 

Travel Information

Getting to Macugnaga is quick, easy and inexpensive. With low cost airlines becoming even more competitive and flight routes to Milan increasing it’s by far the most economical way to arrive. Alternatively there is the possibility to drive from the UK and include an overnight stop en route.

By Air

Our closest airport to resort is Milan Malpensa and is from where we offer airport  transfer service. There are flights from several airports in the UK  with Easyjet, Flybe & Excel Airways and we suggest you have a look at  www.low -cost-airline-guide.com to see where you can fly from. Below  gives you an idea of the approximate transfer time from airport to resort.

 

Milan Malpensa    - 1½ hrs - transfer service Milan Malpensa - Macugnaga

Bergamo - Milan   - 2½ hrs transfer service Bergamo - Macugnaga

When booking your flight it is advisable to book an early morning flight to arrive in the resort as early as possible on the Sunday.

By Road

It is possible to drive from the UK by using either the Eurotunnel or the ferry crossing from Dover to Calais which are the shortest and most direct routes. From Calais there are various routes through France and Switzerland however the most direct is over the Simplon Pass which takes approximately 11 - 12 hours. It is possible to drive non stop but there are lots of cheap hotels along the way to rest for 1 night and which doesn’t leave you feeling tired before your holiday has begun. It is essential to come equipped with snow chains as they are required by law on certain mountain roads.