Situated 70 miles from Bolzano and 140 miles from Innsbruck in the village of St. Antonio Mavignola, Camping Faè is midway between Pinzolo and Madonna di Campiglio, making it ideal for winter sports in the Brenta Dolomites. Camping Faè opens for the winter on December 1st, has 122 pitches sized between 60 & 80sqm, three facility blocks and a small shop and bar. A free skibus operates from the campsite to Pinzolo and Campiglio. For those spending longer at Camping Faè, the Passo Tonale ski area is only 30 miles away. Camping Faè also has chalets, so is ideal for larger groups who need alternatives to camping or expect visitors during their stay.
How to get to Camping Faè
The most direct route to Camping Faè, at 770 miles is through France and Switzerland using the toll autoroute network – just be aware that this route will add significant costs to your journey and require a vignette for Switzerland.
An alternative, with much lower tolls, would be consider these three options via Austria:
- The shortest from Calais at 780 miles is via Luxembourg on the E25, the A13 & A8 in Germany to the A7 and south over the Fernpass (179) for the A12 and the Brenner Pass. From there it is a straightforward run using the A22 to Bolzano, then SS42 and SS239.
- Alternatively, at around 830 miles if the Fernpass is closed carry on the A8 to Munich and onto the A93 to the border at Kufstein. From there follow the E45/A12 to the Brenner Pass (toll free sections again in 2020/21).
- For caravans: The better route, which will miss out some long tortuous hills, will be to miss out Luxembourg and head for Koln, Wurzburg, and the A3 until Wurzburg where the A7 will take you south to the Fernpass. Alternatively stay on the A3 and then A9 past Nuremberg to Munich. From Munich follow A99/A8 to Kufstein and then as above. Mileage on these routes are around 835 & 860 miles respectively.
We have a full Google Maps integration at the bottom of the page, and if you’re looking for route planning advice for your caravan ski trip including stopover options for this route – check out this article on Winterised
What do you get for your money at Camping Faè?
- (Camping Fae Prices)
- EHU 6amp @ charged per kwh adapter required
- Good standard of facilities in the shower and toilet areas
- English speaking staff at reception
- Heated ski and boot room
- Grey and chemical disposal area under cover
- Gas cylinder exchange (Italian type. Adapter required)
- Laundromat with washing machine, dryer and ironing station (tokens required from Reception)
- Modern washing up area
- Dogs welcome charged per day
- Dog walking area adjacent to site
- Free wifi across the site. 4G & 3G coverage dependent on provider
- Free daytime skibus from campsite to Pinzolo and Madonna di Campiglio
- Seasonaires welcome, price on application
- Onsite bar and small shop
- Free winter tourist card
Brenta Dolomites Ski Area– What is the skiing like in Madonna di Campiglio?
The local ski area covers 150 kms of piste (50kms blue, 67kms red, 33kms black) from Val Rendena and Pinzolo to the south of the campsite to Madonna di Campiglio and Folgàrida and Marilleva in the Val di Sole. All are lift linked but you cannot ski from Campiglio back to Pinzolo. The ski area rises from 850m to 2500m and has a good record for snow cover, supported by an extensive snow cannon network. There are several cross country ski centres in the area with Campiglio having a prepared 22kms course as well as snowshoeing and winter walking opportunities.
Ski passes are available for Pinzolo, the wider Madonna di Campiglio area, and the substantial Skirama Dolomiti Adamello Brenta which offers 380kms of piste across the Brenta Dolomites including Passo Tonale. An extensive ski bus system covers the whole area and good parking facilities exist at most lifts although not all are free.
Winterised Tips
- Try out climbing ice falls with a guide at Val Brenta, Vallesinella, Nardis or Lares
- Expert skiers should try the Dolomitica black run in Campiglio, stretching for 5.75km with a vertical drop of 1248m and 70% gradients.
- For caravanners and those with access to a car, the wider Adamello area ski pass maximises the potential of the area when using Camping Faè as a base.
- It is mandatory to have winter tyres on your vehicle in the Trentino region when road conditions require them. For more information on winter tyres, regulations and the law see our articles at Winterised.com and Winterised on tyres for caravans
Pros
- Competitively priced site in good location
- Good ski bus access to local and wider ski areas
- Ideal for longer stays with the Adamello superski pass
Cons
- 6amp EHU restrictive for some vans
- A long drive for shorter ski trips
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