Madonna di Campiglio works well for snowboarding at every level. The Skiarea Campiglio Dolomiti di Brenta has four snowparks: the Ursus Snowpark on the Grostè, with more than 40 features, the Mini Ursus on the Pradalago for children and beginners, the Brentapark in Pinzolo and the Val Panciana snowpark in Marilleva. Around them are 156 km (about 97 miles) of runs, all linked to each other.
The wide runs on the Grostè and the Pradalago are easy going for beginners. Confident riders will find long reds on slopes facing in different directions, and demanding blacks such as the Canalone Miramonti, home of the 3Tre World Cup slalom.
Is Madonna di Campiglio good for snowboarding?
For snowboarders, Madonna di Campiglio gets three things right: snowparks for every level, runs of every grade and a ski area where everything is linked.
Four snowparks in one ski area. The Ursus Snowpark on the Grostè is the largest, with lines from medium-easy to expert. The Mini Ursus on the Pradalago is built for children and first-timers, while the Brentapark in Pinzolo and the Val Panciana snowpark in Marilleva can be reached with your board on.
Runs for every level. The slopes of Madonna di Campiglio cover 156 km between 850 and 2,500 metres, split roughly into thirds between easy, intermediate and difficult. All of them have artificial snowmaking.
One linked ski area. The four lifts that leave from the village are all linked, and with your board on you can also reach Pinzolo and Folgarida Marilleva. Every sector belongs to the Skiarea Campiglio Dolomiti di Brenta and is covered by the Skiarea lift pass.
If you are used to other Dolomites resorts, note that Dolomiti Superski day and week passes are not valid here. Holders of the full Epic Pass get seven consecutive days in the ski area.
Ursus Snowpark: what the Grostè snowpark is like
The Ursus Snowpark is the main snowpark in Madonna di Campiglio. It sits in the Grostè ski sector at around 2,500 metres (about 8,200 ft) and is served by the Grostè gondola and the six-seater Grostè Express chairlift.
According to the local tourist board there are more than 40 features, including boxes, rails, jumps and a boardercross course. They are split into two sections of different difficulty.
The upper section, above the Stoppani mountain hut, has 12 medium-easy features on three lines, mixing boxes, rails and jumps. It is the place to start if you are new to snowparks.
The lower section has more than 20 features across several lines, from beginner jumps to expert ones. The boardercross course is here too, with banked turns and rollers in sequence.
The set-up changes through the season depending on snow, weather and grooming. Opening and closing dates also depend on snow conditions and vary from year to year.
Mini Ursus, Brentapark and Marilleva: the other snowparks in the ski area
The Mini Ursus is on the Pradalago and is reached by the Zeledria Express chairlift. It is designed for children and beginners, with banked turns, rollers, small boxes and low jumps, a good place to get used to the board before moving on to the Ursus lines.
The Brentapark is in Pinzolo, in the Grual bowl, and is served by the four-seater Grual chairlift. It has 18 features: a beginner area with easy boxes, a small rail and simple jumps, and an expert zone with longer rails, jumps of 6 to 9 metres and a 9-metre rainbow rail.
Pinzolo is part of the same ski area. From Madonna di Campiglio you get there with your board on, using the Pinzolo Campiglio Express gondola.
The Val Panciana snowpark is in Marilleva, in the Folgarida Marilleva sector, at 2,155 metres (about 7,070 ft), at the top of the Doss della Pesa chairlift. It has jumps and features for beginners and experts, in a quiet part of the ski area. From Madonna di Campiglio you can ride there via the Pradalago.
Your level decides which park suits you. The Mini Ursus works for the first days and for children, the upper Ursus and the Brentapark beginner area once you can turn with confidence, and the lower Ursus if you already jump. The Val Panciana is a good alternative on days when the Grostè is busier.
Snowparks in the Skiarea Campiglio Dolomiti di Brenta | Snowpark | Where it is and how to get there | What you will find | Who it suits |
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| Ursus Snowpark | Grostè, around 2,500 metres. Grostè gondola and Grostè Express chairlift | More than 40 features including boxes, rails and jumps, plus a boardercross course | Upper section for those starting to jump, lower section up to expert level |
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| Mini Ursus | Pradalago. Zeledria Express chairlift | Banked turns, rollers, small boxes and low jumps | Children and beginners |
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| Brentapark | Pinzolo, Grual bowl. Grual chairlift | 18 features including boxes, rails, jumps of 6 to 9 metres and a 9-metre rainbow rail | Blue area for beginners, red and black lines for experienced riders |
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| Val Panciana Snowpark | Marilleva, 2,155 metres. Doss della Pesa chairlift | Jumps and features, natural and artificial | Beginners and experts, in a quiet area |
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The best runs for snowboarding in Madonna di Campiglio
On a board, what matters is how wide a run is and where the flat stretches are. In Madonna di Campiglio the easiest sectors for snowboarders are the Grostè and the Pradalago, with wide, even runs.
For beginners. Easy runs make up about 30 per cent of the ski area. On the lower Spinale there are blue runs and a lift for beginners, and you ride back into the village on the 79 Le Grotte, a blue run.
For confident riders. Red runs make up about 40 per cent and are on the Spinale, at Cinque Laghi and towards the Val di Sole. The slopes face in different directions, so through the day you can pick the side with the best snow.
For steep terrain. The black runs include the Canalone Miramonti, where the 3Tre night slalom is held, the Spinale Direttissima and the Pancugolo. In Pinzolo there is the Tulot.
Flat stretches and lifts. The links between sectors have some almost flat stretches where a snowboard can grind to a halt, so carry some speed into them or unstrap your back foot and push. Almost all the lifts in Madonna di Campiglio are gondolas and chairlifts, and there are very few drag lifts.
Freeride on a snowboard: off-piste, guides and safety
Off the groomed runs there is no avalanche control. That is why freeriding around Madonna di Campiglio is done with a mountain guide (guida alpina), who knows the terrain and the conditions on the day.
With a guide, the route is chosen to match the day's snow and the group's level. Along with technique in fresh snow, you also learn to read the terrain.
Before every outing, check the Trentino avalanche bulletin published by Meteotrentino. Italian law (Legislative Decree 40/2021) requires anyone going off-piste when snow conditions carry an avalanche risk to carry an avalanche transceiver, a shovel and a probe, and this applies to snowboarders too.
Snowboard hire and kit: what to rent and what to bring
For the first few days it makes sense to rent board, boots and bindings. In Madonna di Campiglio the rental shops are close to the lift stations and set the board up for your weight, height and stance.
Boots are the item to try on most carefully: they should hold your heel in place without squeezing your toes, so allow a few extra minutes for the fitting.
Helmets are compulsory. Since the 2025/26 season, Italian law has required everyone on the slopes to wear one, adults and snowboarders included, and it must meet the EN 1077 standard. Third-party liability insurance is also compulsory and can be added to your lift pass when you buy it.
In the first days a back protector and wrist guards help, because on a snowboard you often fall onto your hands. From home, bring two pairs of waterproof gloves, goggles, layers and waterproof trousers: on a board you sit in the snow every time you strap in.
When to snowboard in Madonna di Campiglio
The season runs from late November to the first half of April. Snowpark opening dates depend on the snow and change from year to year.
Early season. From late November to 20 December the runs are quiet and prices are the lowest of the winter. For beginners that is a practical advantage: fewer people on the blue runs and more room for the first turns.
March and early April. The days are longer and the afternoon snow is softer, so falls hurt less. The Grostè, the highest sector, holds its snow longest, and the reasons for skiing in March in Madonna di Campiglio apply just as much on a board.
Snowboarding from the Spinale
Chalet del Sogno is a hotel on the ski slopes in the Dolomites, right next to the Spinale cable car and about 40 metres from the end of the 79 Le Grotte run. Boards and boots stay in the heated ski room, with space set aside for each room, so you leave in the morning ready to go.
From the Spinale, the Grostè and the Ursus Snowpark are reached using the ski area's lifts, which are all linked. At the end of the day you ride back to within a few steps of the door, which is what ski-in/ski-out in Madonna di Campiglio means in practice.
In many families the teenagers ride and the parents ski. In that case it works well to split up in the morning between snowpark and runs and meet for lunch at a mountain hut, as in the typical day of a family ski holiday in Madonna di Campiglio.
For early season and March, have a look at our Dolomites holiday offers. On days off the board, winter in Madonna di Campiglio also means sledging, evening skating in the village centre and snowshoe walks to viewpoints over the Brenta Dolomites.
