Macugnaga Ski Resort Guide
Macugnaga, Italy
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Snowfall and Apres-Ski. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 38km |
| Highest Lift | 2,970m |
| Resort Height | 1,330m |
| Nearest Airports | Milan Malpensa and Milan Linate |
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Macugnaga
The Italian ski resort of Macugnaga is in the Italian Alps at an altitude of 1,330m, with 38km of marked runs.
Summary
Macugnaga has direct access to 38km of downhill skiing, with 15 marked pistes, served by a total of 12 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,970m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Macugnaga offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Macugnaga offers some good boarding.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Roccette + Roccette Bis'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Macugnaga?
The next notable snow forecast is 16cm, expected on 25 October.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Macugnaga Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | 2km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 7 | 25km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 4 | 7km |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 2 | 6km |
| Downhill Total Length | 38km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 18km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 12 | |
Altitudes
Macugnaga Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,970m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,330m |
| Resort Altitude (Macugnaga) | 1,330m |
| Max Vertical | 1,640m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Macugnaga?
This ski resort is in the Italian Alps in Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Piedmont.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Macugnaga is Milan Malpensa, 120 minutes drive away.
Milan Linate, Lugano, Turin Caselle, Sion, Bergamo and Genoa airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 12 ski lifts are able to uplift 7,800 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 33 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Macugnaga open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Macugnaga, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Macugnaga Tourist Office for the latest.
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