Within the alpine setting of Valchiavenna, Homeland focuses on direct engagement with the landscape, providing outdoor activities designed to experience the mountains actively and consciously. Its programmes take place mainly in the Montespluga and Valle Spluga areas, environments characterised by open spaces, high-altitude scenery and natural conditions particularly suited to winter activities.

Homeland’s experiences include snowshoe hikes, winter trekking and guided excursions that allow participants to explore the region even during the colder months. Activities are designed for different levels of experience, making the mountains accessible both to first-time visitors and to those already familiar with alpine environments.

One of the project’s distinctive features is its attention to the surrounding landscape. Activities are conceived not only as sporting experiences but also as opportunities to connect with the environment, understand its characteristics and appreciate it more deeply. Excursions take place in wide, largely untouched natural settings where contact with nature is direct and continuous.

The Montespluga area is one of the main focal points of Homeland’s activities. Located at over 1,900 metres above sea level, it offers open landscapes and ideal conditions for travelling across snow-covered terrain, including valleys, plateaus and routes far from groomed ski slopes. This setting creates a quieter and more immersive experience compared to busier ski resorts.

Homeland also stands out for its experiential approach. Activities are often combined with opportunities for sharing experiences, discovering the local area and learning about its natural environment. In this way, each excursion becomes a complete experience that combines movement, observation and knowledge.

The project forms part of the broader range of winter activities available in Valchiavenna, enriching the destination’s offer with an approach focused on exploration and slow travel. Homeland is therefore an ideal choice for those looking for a different way to experience the mountains, away from the more structured dynamics of ski resorts.

Taking part in a Homeland experience means connecting with a more authentic side of Valchiavenna, where the landscape, silence and rhythms of nature become central elements of the activity.

The Valle Spluga is one of the main destinations for ski mountaineering in Valchiavenna, thanks to its extensive and varied terrain characterised by natural slopes perfectly suited to both uphill and downhill travel on skis. The area stretches between Madesimo, Montespluga and the mountain slopes leading towards the Swiss border, providing a wide range of touring opportunities.

One of the defining features of the region is the variety of available routes. There are itineraries suitable for beginners, with moderate elevation gains and gentle gradients, as well as more demanding tours designed for experienced ski mountaineers requiring strong technical and physical preparation.

Most routes cross open slopes, valleys and ridgelines, allowing smooth ascents and wide panoramic descents. In many cases, these itineraries follow historic routes or pass through landscapes traditionally used for alpine grazing, offering an experience that extends beyond the purely sporting aspect.

Alongside backcountry routes, Skiarea Valchiavenna also offers dedicated ski mountaineering experiences on marked slopes. Throughout the season, “Skialp All Day” provides a designated route accessible during ski area opening hours, with descent on open slopes in safer conditions. Once a week, usually on Wednesdays from 7 pm to 10 pm, “Skialp by Night” allows participants to ascend and descend along a dedicated illuminated slopes, offering a unique evening experience in the snowy setting of the Valle Spluga.

Among the most popular areas is Montespluga, where the landscape opens into broad, bright spaces characterised by the presence of the lake of the same name and peaks rising above 3,000 metres. This setting creates a highly immersive experience, with views extending across the surrounding mountains and side valleys.

Ski mountaineering in the Valle Spluga is closely linked to environmental conditions. The absence of groomed slopes and infrastructure requires careful assessment of snowpack stability, weather conditions and avalanche risk. For this reason, adequate preparation is essential, and the support of qualified mountain guides is recommended when necessary.

Another key aspect is the natural environment itself. The Valle Spluga remains a largely unspoilt alpine area where silence and vast open landscapes become an integral part of the experience. Away from ski lifts and crowded slopes, ski mountaineering here takes on a more authentic dimension based on direct contact with the mountains.

Thanks to the combination of varied routes, outstanding scenery and the authenticity of its alpine environment, Valchiavenna remains a leading destination for ski mountaineering enthusiasts seeking a complete experience that combines sport, nature and exploration.

Situated in the heart of the Valle Spluga, the ski area extends across the resorts of Madesimo, Campodolcino and Piuro, creating a well-developed and easily accessible ski system, even from Milan. Thanks to its direct connection to the SS36 road and the absence of motorway tolls, it is one of the quickest snow destinations to reach for a day in the mountains.

The resort features more than 40 km of alpine ski slopes spread across different elevations and environments, from forested areas to high-mountain terrain. The variety of runs makes the area suitable for skiers of all abilities, offering both wide, flowing slopes and more technical, challenging descents.

One of the key elements of the resort is the Sky Express, a modern underground funicular connecting Campodolcino with the Motta ski area in just three minutes, overcoming an elevation gain of more than 600 metres. This infrastructure provides fast and direct access to the slopes, reducing travel times and improving the overall skiing experience.

In recent years, Skiarea Valchiavenna has invested significantly in modernising its facilities. High-speed detachable chairlifts with protective covers, advanced snowmaking systems and modern grooming equipment help maintain high-quality standards throughout the season. Dedicated areas such as the Snow Park further enhance the experience with freestyle features and specially equipped courses.

From a sporting perspective, one of the resort’s most iconic runs is the Canalone, a natural descent approximately 3.5 km long with an elevation drop of more than 1,000 metres. Considered one of the most spectacular runs in the Alps, it is particularly appreciated by experienced skiers seeking an immersive experience in a largely unspoilt alpine environment.

Alongside recreational skiing, the resort also includes slopes approved for international competitions, such as the Montalto FIS slope in the Arlecchino area, which hosts Europa Cup events and other sporting competitions. This makes the ski area an important destination not only for tourism but also for competitive winter sports.

Favourable weather conditions, combined with artificial snowmaking systems, generally allow the ski season to run from late November through to spring. The combination of snow reliability, varied terrain and modern facilities ensures a consistent and enjoyable experience throughout the winter months.

The resort also offers regulated ski mountaineering opportunities on designated slopes. “Skialp All Day” provides a dedicated uphill track available throughout the season during ski area opening hours, with return routes on open slopes in safe conditions. “Skialp by Night”, generally organised once a week (usually on Wednesdays from 7 pm to 10 pm), allows participants to ascend and descend along a dedicated illuminated slope, creating a unique evening experience in the snowy landscape of the Valle Spluga.

Skiarea Valchiavenna also stands out for its integration with the surrounding villages. In Madesimo, visitors can ski directly into the village, combining time on the slopes with breaks in the pedestrian centre and local accommodation facilities.

Exploring Skiarea Valchiavenna means experiencing a complete winter destination where modern infrastructure, varied slopes and outstanding alpine scenery come together to offer a mountain experience suitable for different abilities and styles of enjoyment.