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Madesimo
Spend 1–2 days for ski or summer hikes; arrive by road, car or bus from Milan; winter visits need the Splugen pass open (May–Oct).
Madesimo is a small Alpine village (pop. ≈ 500) that serves as a ski resort in winter and a trail base in summer. With a compact centre and lifts within walking distance, a single day covers the main slopes or lake walk; add a second day for a guided snowmobile tour or a hike to Isola Lake.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Dec–Mar for skiing, Jun–Sep for hiking
- avoid Nov–Apr (pass closed) for road access
- Airports
- MXP · LIN
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Italy and Malta ↗The region's headline sights run on timed tickets that sell out: book the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Uffizi, the Last Supper and Malta's Hypogeum before you fix train and hotel dates.
- Italy and Malta ↗Budget for per-night city taxes in Italy (up to about €10 a person in Rome), Malta's per-night environmental contribution, and Venice's day-visitor fee on peak days; none are included in most online room prices.
- Italy ↗Italy is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Italy ↗Historic centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones: cameras fine any unauthorised car that enters, often months later through the hire company. Park outside and walk in.
- Italy ↗Regional train tickets bought on paper must be validated in the machine on the platform before boarding; digital tickets carry a time and need no stamping.
- Italy ↗Venice charges day-visitors an access fee on selected peak days; check the city's official site if you are not sleeping there.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Madesimo112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Madesimo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Italy-wide
- SIM or eSIMTIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale…Italy-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day.Italy-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) a person or round up for good service.Italy-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Italy-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch mountain weather, road closures, and keep valuables locked in accommodation.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 118 Medical (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany state museums close on Monday; the Vatican Museums close on most Sundays.Italy-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMXP Milan Malpensa.
- Getting aroundCar is essential; road SS36/Via Spluga connects from Swiss border to Lecco.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in café€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Street or quick mealPizza slice€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (10 km (6.2 mi))Taxi (6.2 mi (10 km))€25–35 (≈ US$30–45)
- Budget bedPosta Montespluga (room), a night, per room€50 (≈ US$60)
- Mid-range bedBoscone Suite Hotel (double), a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedBoscone Suite Hotel (double), a night, per room€128 (≈ US$150)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €80 (≈ US$95) · High €130 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MXP Milan Malpensa · LIN Milan Linate
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Care
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Feb
Care
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Mar
Care
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Apr
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
May
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Nov
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Dec
Care
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Mixed: Dec–Mar. Avoid: Apr, Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Madesimo: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
8 rd
Feb
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
7 rd
Mar
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
9 rd
Apr
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
12 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
13 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Oct
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Nov
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
Dec
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is essential; road SS36/Via Spluga connects from Swiss border to Lecco. Bus links Milan/Bergamo to Madesimo; taxi‑share from airports available.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Isola Lake
goDoor to door: ≈ 30 min round trip
Walk from centre (≈ 15 min) or bus to Isola stop
Scenic lake, easy hike, good for families.
Snowmobiling with Team Extreme
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h total
Taxi to ski school, then pickup at base
Check availability; private tours possible.
Splugen Pass viewpoint
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 1 h
Drive from Madesimo via SS36 (≈ 30 min)
Only when pass open; weather can close road.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Boscone Suite Hotel Madesimo
≈ €75‑128 per night; close to centre and ski lifts
Harlequin
≈ €80‑120; near trails and Lady of Europe site
Posta Montespluga
€50‑85; 10‑room small hotel, breakfast €10
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Boscone Suite Hotel (double)1 × 1 night × €100 | €100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €80 | €160 |
| Bus from Milan to Madesimo (round trip)2 × €25 | €50 |
| Snowmobile tour (2 h)2 × €80 | €160 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €50 |
| Trip total≈ €275 per person per day, bed included | €550≈ US$650 |
Close to centre and ski lifts
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in café | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Pizza slice | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Ski lift day‑pass | €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) |
| Taxi (10 km) | €25–35 (≈ US$30–45) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Splugen Pass closed Nov–Apr; then only access via Chiavenna.
- Winter road conditions can be icy; check local traffic reports.
- Snowmobile tours require safety briefing; book in advance.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Medical
- 118
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Emergency
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- Medical118
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Milan → Madesimo bus: ≈ €25, 2 h
- Ski lift day‑pass: ≈ €35
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Madesimo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Mar for skiing, Jun–Sep for hiking · avoid Nov–Apr (pass closed) for road access · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a ski‑pass day ticket for Valchiavenna lifts.
- Include a guided snowmobile tour for winter trips.
- Consider a car rental for flexible summer hikes.
Sources
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