Madonna di Campiglio is an affluent Dolomite town with a well-heeled, predominantly Italian clientele. The varied, snow-sure ski area (connected to nearby Pinzolo) offers 150km of immaculately groomed pistes that reach an altitude of 2500m . The slopes are best suited to leisurely intermediates with some of the best cruising terrain in the Alps, both above and below the tree-line. There are, however, plenty of options for the more adventurous, including some genuinely steep blacks and plenty of off-piste, served by a state-of-the art, award winning lift system.

The resort is set in a pleasantly wooded valley and surrounded by typically magnificent Dolomite scenery. The compact, traffic-free centre houses many smart boutiques and the early evening atmosphere is vibrant. Pre-dinner promenading is a ritual in these parts!