Montecampione ski resort offers more for less

Posted on August 12, 2011 by admin

New Ski packages for La Splaza apartments are now on offer with some very exciting additions.

Montecampione skiing

Montecampione skiing

Montecampione ski resort, La Splaza apartments are on piste and are already sold as 7 nights packages starting Sundays. They are offered together with discounted ski passes and ski hire along with swimming pool access and use of mini club by local owner operator Monticolo Vacanze. Oh…and the linen and final cleaning is also included too, so no last minute surprises.

Already a great deal. Now this has been made even better by adding Saturday or Sunday arrival, a choice of 5, 6 or 7 nights and a Half board option…….and Monticolo have dropped prices too !

Situated just over 1 hour from Bergamo airport in Valle camonica and just above lake Iseo, the location is perfect ! 

With just 120 days to go, Montecampione is again a great deal more…for less!

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Facebook chose Boario Terme

Posted on July 25, 2011 by admin

On a Friday late in June, with temperatures touching 35 degrees, some of the young guns

Facebook on lake Iseo

of Facebook Europe arrived at Bergamo airport for a 2 night, one day Activity Break in Boario Terme. Slight delays to flights made for and moment of panic ! But the two transfers went smoothly.

Booked through the Belfast office of ActivityBreaks.com and looked after by ActivityBreaks.com Italian office in Valle Camonica.

Hotel Excelsior arranged a late dinner and then on Saturday morning the group was taken down to the Sportaction centre on lake Iseo.

Canoeing Lake Iseo

Mountain Biking

Unfortunately the temperature on Saturday had dropped 10 degrees to a pleasant 25 degrees but rain was always threatening, an unusual day of weather for late July.

 During the day the group did Sailing, Canoeing and Mountain biking, with some relax time and a light lunch included.

The combination of activities was just right and with the exception of a man overboard from the sail boat (with life vest !) everything went smoothly.

Unfortunately at around 15.30 the threatened rain became actual rain but this did little to distract from an enjoyable day.

Transfer was at 16.30 and the Hotel had both Sauna and Turkish bath ready for the groups return. Dinner was at 19.30 and consisted of a specially prepared menu of Lasagne, Roast, desert and a large buffet. After dinner the bars of Boario Terme then welcomed the group for the evening !

Sunday transfers back to Bergamo airport also went smoothly. 

Facebooks visit comes after the visit of Microsoft last year and the prestigious Manchester Grammar school, various Rugby teams and many other companies from all over Europe.

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Boario Terme looks to the future.

Posted on July 19, 2011 by admin

Coming soon is a simple online booking system for Hotels and activities in and around Boario Terme.

Part of a project called ActivityBreaks.it, it is designed to put all Hotels in Valle Camonica and Lake Iseo online and the English version is offered with the ability to add, at the time of booking, ski passes and hire, Train trips, boat hire, activity centres, Spa access and more with payment garanteed by credit card but paid to Hotel on arrival.

The area is stunning and offers many activities yet has not been over-populated by tourists and manitains its charm. A new online video is also being produced with the Patronage of the Local government and Monticolo Vacanze. The video will be on You Tube and many UK based sites and run for about 5 minutes.

All this will be available from 1st September. More news will follow.

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Montecampione ski resort opens new markets and packages.

Posted on June 13, 2011 by admin

Have you ever stayed in a luxury and romantic Boutique Hotel on the edge of an Italian lake AND had free Montecampione ski passes and hire included in the price ? Well, for the first time ever….you can.

Lakeside Boutique Hotel

Lakeside Boutique Hotel

Then there is the luxury ski and spa package in Boario terme, or the low cost great value Hotel deals.

And not forgetting the on-piste apartments now with Half board option at la Splaza Montecampione.

With the nearest airport being Milan Bergamo, a Ryanair hub, and just 50 mins by car. The varied and “direct to supplier” packages are unique and may spice up you ski life or atleast save you alot of money.

A new up market agreement for the dutch market will also bring in new opportunities for developing the resort.

Most Montecampione packages are ready to book online….so follow the link to great ski deals and something different with ski passes and ski hire included !

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Boario Terme turns up the heat

Posted on May 23, 2011 by admin

The pretty Alpine resort town of Boario Terme haas shaken off it’s winter coat and is already hitting 28 degrees with sunny days. May is normally the rainy season so the farms will not be happy but all activities are now opening up for the summer. The Spa Park and Adventure park have been open for some time, the same said for the large Spa complex. Now the horse riding centre above the village and the multi pool complex will soon join in.

Boario terme

Boario Terme

On Lake Iseo The waterside complex is in action and many other activities in Valle camonica are switching to sun/summer mode.

Hotels are in full swing and during the summer a list of concerts, street parties and events has been announced.

The lakes festival in Iseo town on the edge of the lake is next weekend and I for one will be there to sample lake produce, and soak in the atmosphere and music.

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Boario Terme and Lake Iseo

Posted on May 10, 2011 by admin

More and more people are discovering Boario Terme as a holiday location, even in preference to lake Iseo. Why ?

Well price is an issue given that Boario Terme is 30 to 40% cheeper than a Hotel on the lake and yet is only 10 minutes away.

Boario Terme
Part of the Spa and Activity Centre complex

But it’s more than that. Boario Terme is a resort in itself with a multi activity centre, large park, major Spa complex, multi pool slide complex and excellent bars and Hotels.

Nestled into the Valle Camonica in the Alps with lakes, mountains, Boario Terme truely offers a quiet resort enviroment with lots to do not only in Boario but also in close proximity. Lake Iseo being only one of the many attractions.

The mountain lake Moro is a gem to behold and there is go-karting, horseriding, paragliding, canyoning, rafting, rock climbing and much more.

Boario Terme combines the best of mountain, lake and valley and is just 50 mins from Bergamo airport which is a Ryanair hub.

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Monticolo first to launch innovative Montecampione ski packages

Posted on May 1, 2011 by admin

As the largest local operator and Hotel Owner for the Montecampione ski resort, Monticolo Vacanze have exclusive deals for accommodation, passes, transfers and ski hire. With vast experience of their market, Monticolo have moved to already publish and make booking available online for Montecampione 2111/2112 for most packages. With Offices in Boario Terme, Montecampione and Belfast, Monticolo offers a unique experience with packages never before seen on the Italian market. Low cost, Independent Traveller, loads of options, included ski passes and hire and excellent service.

Low Cost, great value
Great Value, Great fun

Previous client comments have demonstrated Monticolo’s commitment and success at innovating and offering “easy ski” packages with flexible dates and great prices. Having an office in the UK / Ireland means local service to this market as all the staff there have visited and been trained on the various packages avaialable.

2011/2012 brings even more innovation with “lake ski and Spa”, Facebook weekends and new online options in addition to pre-booking of ski lessons and transfers.

Watch this space !
Transfer prices, due to fuel costs, have increased 10 % but Monticolo will absorb the increase apart from a very slight increase for few passengers.

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Boario Terme…summer has come

Posted on April 25, 2011 by admin

With temperatures around 25 degrees the Spa town of Boario Terme opens for the summer. The main park and activity centre are already fully operational although the multi pool complex will not open for a few weeks.

Up and down Valle Camonica, activity centres are opening. From May 1st our lakeside centre, on lake Iseo, Sportaction will open, whilst Rafting in Val di Sole is already available.  Go-Karting and riding are also available. 

Once again we welcome back this summer many groups including our favorite school “Manchester Grammar” (always a pleasure to have with us) and this year Bicycle groups staying at a Spa and Bike Hotel with daily guided tours. And very much open is the large, new and extremely popular Spa complex with pools, sauna’s, emotional showers and much to discover.

Not just the young benefit from Boario’s unique location and activities but many older people come to escape the heat of the city and drink the rejuvinating waters of Boario Terme.

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Activity Holidays are alot less boring

Posted on April 15, 2011 by admin

The package , bucket and spade holiday is dead ! Well not quite, but there is a healthier and more fun alternative.

Just like our very own and very popular lakes and mountains multi activity package based in Boario terme, there are a number of fantastic activity breaks in other European countries offered by our sister company ActivityBreaks.com.

These multi activity holidays are cheap, exciting, and have great activities like rafting, horse riding, kayaking and much more. Carefully selected centres and years of happy customers has been the key and now the web site has been upgraded also featuring a skiing holidays section that is easy to use and offering unique flexible breaks like the ones offered at the Montecampione ski resort.

There are also many other types of activity holiday on offer all designed to be booked alongside the cheapest flight you can find so saving money and getting great value.

So be active, and keep the kids amused !

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Montecampione goes facebook

Posted on April 10, 2011 by admin

If you look for the Montecampione ski resort in the search results of facebook. the first result is the “place” result for the Montecampione resort. 

This gives even greater exposure and importance to this popular resort. Whilst temperatures are now over 25 degrees and skiing is no more…the summer mountain apartments are very popular.

Strange to think that 3 weeks ago temperatures were below zero and now the air conditioning has come on in the office ! BUT that’s the beauty of this area. Montecampione, lake Iseo, mountains, and the valley along with loads of superb activities. Sun tan or frost bite !

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Boario Terme is nominated as Italian Activity Centre

Posted on April 3, 2011 by admin

British company ActivityBreaks.com has nominated Boario Terme as it’s main activity centre in Italy.

This means that winter ski programs and summer activity programs will benefit by added exposure, onsite rep and a variety of activities for groups and individuals.

Boario Terme is already popular with winter ski tourists with it’s flexible ski packages and now, due to a series of investments and new activities, the summer is about to become more active. Being based in Vallecamonica and just above great lake Iseo gives a mix of lake, mountain and valley activities almost non existant in other centre. A Unique guided cycling package has also be launched.

Already many school and groups have signed up to the project including a particular favorite, the Manchester Grammar school. Also Rugby teams and incentive company trips are popular

So individual or group, come on down and have fun in a spectacular location.

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Boario Terme is ready to go.

Posted on March 22, 2011 by admin

Winter Snow has but a few weeks left before a remarkable thing happens. In a matter of days the temperature in Valle Camonica will rise 10 degrees and then another ten degrees and before you know it we have 35 degrees !

I Forgot to mention the rains that pour mid April to Mid May but then normally just thunder around during the night with lovely sunny days.

 Boario Terme is the main town in Valle Camonica and is already gearing up for the upcoming summer. We offer a very popular Lakes and mountains multi activity holiday  to the area so come on down.

Take a look at some of the pictures in this site and imagine that in a radius of 20 miles (15 kms) there is a ski resort/summer mountain resort, Major lake (18km long lake Iseo), Italy’s 2nd largest valley, 2 of Italy’s prettiest towns (and that’s official). A mountain lake, one of Italy’s largest Spa (spring water) park and centres. Need I go on.

So see you soon !

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Winter winds down in Montecampione ski resort

Posted on March 11, 2011 by admin

Whilst the snow remains plentiful, the end of season is however in site. Closure predicted for end March.
All is not lost as the Montecampione ski resort transforms itself for a leading ski centre to an Alpine summer retreat with our apartments also available in Half board and free use of pool, sauna and gym. Locally there is golf, tennis and some well marked trails with breathtaking views accross the Valley. You can also pop down to lake Iseo or Boario terme to take part in watersports or Spa or adventure park activities.

So from minus 2 degrees to over 30 degrees in little over two months. That’s the secret of Valle Camonica and it’s unique position above great lake Iseo and so close to Bergamo.

So Montecampione is saying goodbye till next December to ski and hello to summer sun.
Come and experience the magic of this little known area so easy to reach and so rich in activities and culture.

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Montecampione snow conditions

Posted on February 13, 2011 by admin

An Alpine Heat wave hit the Montecampione resort last week with 13 degrees on the Piste.
Normally end December to end March are solid snow months but the weather has gone mad. We had 50 cm’s of snow in November and sun burn in February !

BUT The Montecampione ski resort has remained fully open AND the temperature has plunged 8 degrees allowing snow cannons to refresh the resort AND Snow is expected this week to top it off.
Fortunately Montecampione is well covered by snow cannons in emergency but when the whole alps goes into the oven, the cannons cannot operate. Heavy snow earlier in the season meant enough in reserve to cope with the mini heat wave.

The relaxed lower lying town of Boario, home of many of the resorts Hotels, had flowers peaking out to see if it was time for spring. They got the message and have run for cover as freezing nights return.

Montecampione was, is and will remain 100% open as usual but bring the sun cream !

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Montecampione welcomes special guests

Posted on January 21, 2011 by admin

Donal and Brid Rynne from Dublin in Ireland were very lucky when they booked their annual ski break to Montecampione in the Italian Alps as they had just become the 25 thousandth customer ActivityBreaks.com would send to the Montecampione Resort, and as such they picked up the prize of a free ski break!

As it turns out, the prize couldn’t have gone to better customers as a few years ago Donal had popped the question to Brid on the slopes of Montecampione who since has become Mrs Rynne. Since saying yes they have been back every year to celebrate their engagement.

But this is not the only reason they go every year as Donal explains “Montecampione is a great destination for a short ski breaks, as it’s so accessible to Milan Bergamo where you can always get cheap flights to.”  He continues “Montecampione has modern facilities and a good range of slopes, followed up with laid back après ski in the form of good pubs and restaurants, so this makes this flexible ski break one I would recommend to all”

ActivityBreaks.com, (who are owned and operated by Monticolo Vacanze srl) were the first UK / Irish company to discover and then offer this gem of a resort and remain the only operator offering varied packages to individuals and groups in Northern Europe. This close partnership between ActivityBreaks.com and The Montecampione ski resort has helped sculpture the resort of Montecampione over the years to the needs and wishes of so many British and Irish skiers. The Mayor Of Montecampione Maddalena LORENZETTI said during her meeting with Donal and Brid that Montecampione was not only honoured to have been chosen by so many UK and Irish clients but this close collaboration and high number of satisfied returning customers is helping Montecampione invest for the future with new runs, new accommodation and even better facilities.

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Montecampione ski resort…snow time !

Posted on December 15, 2010 by admin

The Snow has arrived, and alot of it. Montecampione ski resort is no exception. Temperatures are well below zero and regular snow fall is keeping the snow ploughs happy.

Although Montecampione has snow cannons, it looks like that, at least for now, they are not needed.

Surprisingly the Montecampione resort is quite quiet and whilst new year is booked out, now is the time to come or in January after the silly season. Montecampione has also just finished installing a brand new ski lift connecting the mountains and whilst the work was delayed (we are in Italy !). It is now being tested for full operation in next few days.

Together with ActivityBreaks.com, Montecampione has given away a number of free holidays through the Daily Mail and Times newspapers and also on skyscanner.com.

Montecampione is ready for you, are you ready for Montecampione ?

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Montecampione ski resort expands horizons

Posted on November 24, 2010 by admin

In a recent 6 hour meeting in Artogne, Italy, the territory and local government of Bovegno entered into ownership of the Montecampione lifts and equipement division with the objective of further updating Montecampione lifts and expanding Montecampione ski resort into the Val trompia and Garda valley.

New Hotels, accomodation and facilities are also planned for Montecampione and the largest local operator, Monticolo Vacanze, is actively pushing for new and exciting ski holiday options on this famous resort.

Montecampione is close to Bergamo airport and Bergamo ski area and is easily reached from the main towns of Brescia, Bergamo and Milan. “Montecampione is a unique resort in a unique location” stated Monticolo’s Alexander, “and prices are highly competetive and all our Montecampione ski holiday packages include discounted Montecampione ski pass and Montecampione ski hire.”

Montecampione is set to become even bigger, even newer and even more exciting as the new season already sees the activation of a brand new lift.

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Montecampione announces opening dates

Posted on November 8, 2010 by admin

The Italian ski resort of Montecampione will open on time on the 5 December this year.
Monticolo Vacanze will again be the largest  local operator both on and off the Montecampione  piste and the restructuring of Montecampione resort finances has been completed .

A new modern ski lift is being added and should be ready on time for the opening.

The launch of www.montecampione.com  has also given greater visibility to the Montecampione resort with online booking options.

Through ActivityBreaks.com, the UK operator, the Montecampione resort will be featured in the Times newspaper, skyscanner.net, The Daily Mail, Travelzoo and snowheads.

Snow has already reached the higher peaks of Montecampione and temperatures are dropping rapidly so get set for another great season.

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Boario Terme launches booking portal

Posted on September 28, 2010 by admin

The Pretty Alpine Spa town of Boario Terme has introduced an online booking portal for Hotals and excursions. It will be fully operational by mid November 2010 and is offered in Italain language only at this time.

Boario Terme is popular in the summer for it’s varied activities, adventure park, Spa park and Spa and has become popular in winter for skiing by offering flexible ski dates and very competitive prices.

With just 6000 inhabitants Boario Terme boasts some 21 Hotels, some of which, like Hotel Armonia, Excelsior and Rizzi, are open all year round. It’s location near Bergamo airport and nearness to great lake Iseo and the Montecampione ski resort are also important factors for its popularity.

The new portal “HotelBoarioTerme.com” is unique in that clients can book and pay online not only for their hotel but also for many local attractions. It is backed by a number of local companies, including Monticolo Vacanze and the local government.

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Montecampione updates ski lift

Posted on August 30, 2010 by admin

In a recent announcement, the Montecampione ski resort in Italy confirmed a restructuring of it’s finances allowing for some major investment, in particular to update some of the older ski lifts.

The Montecampione ski resort covers 3 mountains and keeping the links between the various mountains has always been a top priority.

Montecampione is one of the closest ski resorts to Milan and the low cost airport of Bergamo, making it popular with people looking for short ski breaks or a week long ski break. Montecampione is popular with foreign and Italian skiers and is seen as giving real value for money.

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