Madesimo

Madesimo (Italian pronunciation: [madˈɛzimo, ma'dezimo], called Isolato until 1983) 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
Coat of arms
Location of Madesimo
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Coordinates: 46°26′N 9°21′E
Country	Italy
Region	Lombardy
Province	Sondrio (SO)
Frazioni	Isola, Montespluga, Pianazzo
Government
• Mayor	Franco Masanti
Area [1]
• Total	85.4 km2 (33.0 sq mi)
Elevation	1,399 m (4,590 ft)
Population  (Dec. 2004[2])[3]
• Total	597
• Density	7.0/km2 (18/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Isolani or Madesimini
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	23024
Dialing code	0343
Website	Official 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.