Madesimo

Madesimo (once known as Isolato) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Sondrio in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 110 kilometres (68 mi) north of Milan and about 50 kilometres (31 mi) northwest of Sondrio, on the border with Switzerland.

Madesimo in winter
Madesimo
Comune
Comune di Madesimo
Location of Madesimo
Madesimo
Location of Madesimo in Italy
Madesimo
Madesimo (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 46°26′N 9°21′E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceSondrio (SO)
FrazioniIsola, Montespluga, Pianazzo
Government
 • MayorFranco Masanti
Area
 • Total85.4 km2 (33.0 sq mi)
Elevation
1,399 m (4,590 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2004[2])[3]
 • Total597
 • Density7.0/km2 (18/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Isolani or Madesimini
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
23024
Dialing code0343
WebsiteOfficial website

Madesimo borders the following municipalities: Campodolcino, Ferrera (Switzerland), Medels im Rheinwald (Switzerland), Mesocco (Switzerland), Piuro, Splügen (Switzerland), Sufers (Switzerland).

Madesimo is a popular place for winter sports, and offers a variety of slopes and hills for both skiing and snowboarding. It features over 30 slopes which range from beginners to expert level. Among the slopes present in Madesimo is the Canalone, an off-the-track slope considered to be one of the most challenging in the Alps. During the summer, there are many hike-able trails and paths that run up the mountains. It is here that the Tuscan poet Giosuè Carducci would come in search of inspiration for his works. The main avenue in Madesimo is named after him.

References
  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  3. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.



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