The Rifugio is located about 30 mins walk from Madonna di Campiglio but the walk is well worth it. The setting, particularly when snowy, is just incredible. The lodge sits on the edge of the lake and the walk there is through a beautiful forest and then along the side of the lake. Bags can be transported via their little funicular on request. The rooms are all beautifully done in wood and are very modern. No TVs but that would ruin the ambience.

The food is excellent although a bit more Speck would have been appreciated at breakfast! The owners/staff are all very helpful and friendly and can organise snow shoe tours on request. Howeverthe tour we went on was all just downhill from the top of the cable car (5 Laghi) which was disappointing!

A lot of people would hike up on snow shoes in the evening for dinner, and we were the only non Italians there which is probably testament to the good quality.

The scenery around Madonna di Campiglio is spectacular... more