Madesimo is a region situated in the Spluga Valley within the Italian Alps, characterized by its imposing mountains, lush forests, and glacial lakes. Located in the province of Sondrio, Lombardy, the area offers diverse terrain suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more. Its elevation and surrounding peaks over 3,000 meters provide a varied landscape for outdoor pursuits.
Madesimo provides a wide range of outdoor activities, with more than…
88
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4.5
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Average rating
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4.6
(53)
171
hikers
7.06km
03:35
530m
520m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.7
(52)
170
hikers
7.09km
03:37
530m
530m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.7
(43)
227
hikers
11.5km
03:46
340m
340m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.6
(12)
71
hikers
5.37km
02:52
490m
490m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.8
(4)
26
riders
10.7km
01:08
390m
400m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

2
riders
10.5km
01:03
330m
330m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.2
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44
riders
19.4km
01:49
500m
500m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

1.0
(1)
18
riders
15.0km
01:59
600m
600m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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5.0
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7
riders
24.8km
02:14
260m
260m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.4
(5)
26
riders
47.3km
04:01
1,500m
1,500m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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8
riders
38.0km
03:57
1,770m
1,770m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(1)
16
riders
38.0km
02:56
1,160m
1,160m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(9)
198
riders
164km
09:30
3,850m
3,850m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

181
riders
109km
06:16
2,470m
2,470m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.4
(10)
190
riders
23.7km
01:41
860m
860m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
(4)
88
riders
27.8km
01:49
860m
860m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.7
(6)
130
riders
23.7km
02:03
860m
860m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
89
riders
22.7km
01:44
580m
580m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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48
riders
26.1km
02:17
890m
890m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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20
riders
16.1km
01:40
460m
460m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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60
runners
20.6km
02:45
680m
680m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

29
runners
9km
01:16
390m
380m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

18
runners
14.7km
02:03
640m
640m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

15
runners
7.79km
00:56
90m
90m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.9
(10)
44
hikers
8.87km
06:13
1,020m
1,020m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.0
(2)
6
hikers
10.6km
05:30
860m
870m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(1)
4
hikers
12.2km
04:37
820m
820m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
hikers
11.1km
05:22
780m
790m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Madesimo offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Mountaineering. The region features 184 routes with an average rating of 4.53 stars from over 14,000 visitors.
Madesimo provides a dense network of hiking trails, ranging from easy walks suitable for families to more challenging routes. Hikers can explore forests, alpine lakes like Lake Montespluga, and waterfalls such as Acquafraggia Falls. There are 135 hiking routes available.
Key natural attractions for hikers include Lake Montespluga, Acquafraggia Falls, and the Spluga Pass. The Val di Lei also offers pristine scenery and opportunities for wildlife watching. These locations are accessible via various trails, some of which are detailed in the Hiking around Madesimo guide.
Madesimo caters to various cycling disciplines, including Road cycling, Mountain biking, and Touring cycling. Routes range from demanding road ascents like Spluga Pass to beginner-friendly mountain bike paths and e-bike tours. Guides like Road Cycling Routes around Madesimo and MTB Trails around Madesimo provide more information.
Madesimo offers easy walks and trails suitable for families and children, with some even being stroller-friendly. These routes often pass through silent forests or lead to accessible natural attractions. The region's diverse terrain ensures options for various ages and abilities.
The Spluga Pass (Passo Spluga) is an historically significant mountain pass located at 2,114 meters above sea level, on the Italian-Swiss border. It offers dramatic alpine scenery and is a notable point along the Via Spluga, a historical route. It is a popular destination for both hikers and road cyclists.
Routes in Madesimo have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from 1,365 individual route ratings. Over 14,000 visitors have explored the region using komoot.
Komoot offers several guides for Madesimo, including Hiking around Madesimo, Road Cycling Routes around Madesimo, and MTB Trails around Madesimo. Other guides cover Touring cycling, Jogging, Mountaineering, and Gravel biking.
Madesimo is situated at an elevation of 1,394 meters (4,573 feet) above sea level. The surrounding area includes peaks exceeding 3,000 meters (9,842 feet), providing a dramatic backdrop for outdoor activities.
Official tourism information for Madesimo can be found on the website madesimo.eu. For direct inquiries, the Infopoint Madesimo can be reached at +39 0343 53015.
Yes, Madesimo is home to several beautiful alpine lakes. Lake Montespluga is a notable glacial lake surrounded by mountains, offering panoramic views. Other alpine lakes like Lago di Emet are also ideal for excursions.
Acquafraggia Falls is a prominent natural attraction located approximately 20 minutes from Madesimo. It features well-marked trails that provide various viewpoints of the enchanting mountain landscape and the waterfalls themselves.

