Winter Sports
Winter Sports - Macugnaga
Category: Winter Sports
For skiers, freeriders and ski touring enthusiasts, the kilometres of snow-covered slopes that surmount the Macugnaga basin definitely represent a delightful opportunity to try and endless range of different descents and excursions. It is possible to reach the top either by taking advantage of the heliski service or using the cableway that links Alpe Bill to the Moro Pass that travels into Switzerland, situated at an altitude of 2796 m. This system is part of the Monte Moro ski district which – at an altitude of almost 3000 m – offers the chance to test your skills against the very technical and difficult tracks of the Roccette or to descend the 7.5 km of the Meccia to reach Alpe Bill, skiing through a difference in altitude of over 1000 m. Just as interesting are the descents of the second district of Macugnaga, the Burky-Belvedere, positioned inside the basin, between the town and the impressive massif of the Rosa. A two-branch chair-lift leads from the hamlet of Pecetto to the 1613 m of the Burky and then to the 1932 of the Belvedere. The ski runs that link these last two localities are classed as some of the most beautiful in Macugnaga and have been chosen in the past as training ground for the Italian women’s skiing team.
Cross-country skiing is practiced on two tracks which place over 15 km of runs at the disposal of enthusiasts. The Signal track offers an ideal itinerary for skiing in peace in an enchanting setting. It is situated in Pecetto and bypasses the last chalets of the hamlet before climbing towards Monte Rosa to the wooden cross raised up to protect Macugnaga. For those with a desire to cover a difference in altitude, the Frazioni track winds along the whole right bank of the River Anza. The track descends from Pecetto to the picturesque chalets of Isella before climbing back up the slope and entering the Quarazza Valley, amidst the best-preserved territories of Macugnaga. Considerable attention is also dedicated to snowboarding. The main area is the Pink Snowpark of Monte Moro, at an altitude of 2800 m, which stays open until May. It has two different lines of jumps for beginners and professionals, a snowboard house and a sound system that pipes music throughout the whole park. Smaller areas are set up every year both in Burky and at the Sports Centre in town.
Information
SPORTS AVAILABLE
alpine skiing: 6 easy ski runs - 6 medium difficulty ski runs - 4 difficult ski runs
cross-country skiing: two tracks for a total of over 15 km. The Signal track climbs from Pecetto to the wooden cross standing on Monte Rosa. Also from Pecetto, the Frazioni track descends to the Isella chalets, following the course of the River Anza, before climbing back up and entering the Quarazza Valley.
snowboarding: the Pink snowpark of Monte Moro is situated at an altitude of 2800 metres and has two lines of jumps dedicated to beginners and professionals respectively. In the lower part of the ski runs of the Burky, seasonal funboxes are set up, while freeriding is recommended in the higher part of the Belvedere.
ski touring: splendid tracks in the Macugnaga basin, with a heliski service also active
snowpark: set up every year at the Sports Centre in the hamlet of Pecetto. Snow tubing, moving carpet lift, dinghy run and snowboarding area.
ice rinks: in Pecetto there is also a rink for ice hockey with nocturnal illumination.
off-piste skiing
ice cascades
telemark
FACILITIES FOR SKIERS
ski school, snowpark, ski hire, mountain rescue, heliskiing, alpine guides, solarium, children’s play park
HOLIDAYS ON THE MOUNTAINS
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HOW TO GET THERE
By plane: Milano Malpensa (130 km), Milano Linate (160 km), Torino Caselle (210 km)
By car: A 26 Genova-Gravellona Toce motorway, after Gravellona continue along SS 33 towards the National Border as far as the Piedimulera exit. Follow the signs for Macugnaga.
REFERENCES
IAT - Ufficio Informazione Turistica
Piazza Municipio, 6 - 28876 Macugnaga (Vb)
Tel. +39.0324.65119 - Fax: +39.0324.65775
E-mail: iat@comune.macugnaga.vb.it
www.macugnaga-monterosa.com
Scuola di Sci Monte Rosa Valleanzasca
Piazza Municipio, 4 - 28876 Macugnaga (Vb)
Tel. +39.0324.65224 – Fax: +39.0324.65037
E-mail: info@scuolascimonterosa.com
www.scuolascimonterosa.com
Pink Snowpark
E-mail: pinksnowpark@hotmail.com
www.pinksnowpark.com
