When it comes to ski holidays, Europe and the Alps immediately come to mind. Indeed, this is one of the best places, where you can have a quality rest, on high level. This is what, first of all, European resorts are famous for. One of them is Livigno, located in northern Italy.

It is considered to be a young resort, because it was opened in 1958. It was then that the first lift was launched. The peculiarity of the resort lies in its location. It is located on the border with Switzerland, just 35 kilometers away. This is incredible a nice place, spending time there will leave an indelible and extremely positive impression.

The resort is growing and developing rapidly. New ski lifts are launched here, trails are opened and equipped, hotels, inns, and restaurants are built. As for prices, compared to Switzerland, they are more affordable and affordable, which is good news.

This resort is perfect for families winter holiday. You can come here alone with your loved one, with friends and more. Beautiful, quiet place with an excellent contingent of intelligent vacationers from all over the world. Since the resort is quite popular and not very popular, there are not many people here, so no one bothers anyone, it is not noisy. Here you can really relax, gain strength, and bring with you a lot of positive impressions.

This place is characterized by a classic alpine climate. From the end of November until about April there is a lot of snow. The snow cover is quite stable and suitable for winter ski holiday. There was also a lot of sun, but despite this, the snow was still there. The resort is located very conveniently, on a picturesque valley and surrounded on all sides by mountains. That's why strong winds practically never happens here.

The most ideal time to travel to Livigno is considered to be the beginning of spring. There is still a sufficient amount of snow, and the weather is calm, predictable, without unpleasant surprises such as snow storms or blizzards. The climate is quite mild, so almost all vacationers, despite their age and gender, feel great and adapt quickly. And, moreover, for many, the local clean, fresh, frosty air only benefits them, and they begin to feel even better.

Characteristics and layout of routes and slopes

At the resort, the ski areas are divided into two distinct regions. This Motolino and Carosello. You can get from one to the other using free ski buses. The total length of all routes is 115 km. There are trails of all three difficulty levels:

• black (20 runs
• red (65 runs)
• blue (30 runs)

At the resort 45 lifts. There are several snow parks, ski schools and not only. That is, both beginners, amateurs, and professionals will be able to find a suitable route here.

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Beginners can also use the services of an instructor who will teach the basics and safety precautions. If necessary, all equipment can be rented or purchased here at rental points or stores where such goods are offered. And there are a decent number of them here.

Prices for ski passes and equipment rental

The price of ski passes depends on when they are purchased. If you buy a week before the planned date, the price is lower, if on the same day or shortly before, the price is already higher.

• Much depends on age. For those under 18 years old, valid "Junior" tariff. It costs a ski pass 27 euros per day.
• And there is also "Senior" tariff. This is already for people who were born before 1950. For them the cost will be equal 31 euros per day.
• Children under 9 years old - free.

Livigno ski pass prices (high season):

As for the cost of equipment rental, everything is not fixed here either. The average cost of a set is $60–70. If these are children under 6 years old, equipment and equipment rental is free for them. Those who study at ski schools, i.e. beginners, can also receive discounts. The discount is about 20% off the standard cost of equipment rental. If you have your own equipment, you can bring it. No one will be against or prohibit you from using it.

Hotels and accommodation in the resort of Livigno

There are a lot of accommodation options here to suit every taste and budget. Most of the hotels here are three and four star. There are also two-star hotels. You can also stay in guesthouses for those who want to save as much as possible and plan to return there only to spend the night and take a shower.

Most hotels and hotels have free Internet, separate rooms for storing skis and snowboards. In most cases, breakfast is included in the price.

Inexpensive, but good hotels and apartments in Livigno with breakfast:

Guests can also have lunch and dinner in the same hotels and inns where they live, but most do not do this, preferring to eat in numerous restaurants and cafes. Some people visit one establishment throughout their entire vacation, the cuisine, atmosphere and decor of which they like. Others prefer to go to a new place every time to try the maximum different dishes, compare them, because Italy is famous for its cuisine. Although, you can try here not only Italian, but also dishes from many other cuisines of the world.

All photos of the ski resort Livgno in Italy:

Livigno ski resort on the map and how to get there

Despite the fact that the resort is located in Italy, it can be reached not only from this country. And all because it is conveniently located on the border. Therefore, you can get here not only from Italy, but also from:

• Switzerland
• Germany
• Austria

Moreover, you can arrive directly from the airport by car or train. Most tourists prefer the train. You can come from Milan, Munich, Zurich, . In almost all cases, the distance to the resort is about 200 km, so the time it takes to travel is approximately the same.

Ski resort Livigno on the map:

Official website of the Livigno ski resort: https://www.livigno.eu

It is not possible to get directly to Livigno. Most often, people travel by train to Tirano, which is located 40 km from Livigno. And you can get there by taxi or by bus or by renting a car.

Watch also the video of the Livigno ski resort:

Interesting too

The ski resort of Livigno is located on the border of the Italian administrative region of Lombardy and the Swiss Confederation.

It opened in 1958 in the Alta Valtellina recreation area based on 3 small villages.
The resort is surrounded by mountain slopes that divide it into 2 parts.

Climate

The popularity of Livigno is due to the fact that it is rarely cloudy in these places.
The sun is shining all year round: 200 days out of 365. Snow usually falls in mid-autumn and remains until early May.
The blue slopes for beginners stretch towards Carosello, and the more difficult ones in Mottolino.

The depth of snow cover can reach 2 meters. Mountain ranges protect the area from the winds. The daytime temperature in winter averages +5, and at night it reaches – 8.

The local routes rise from 1816 to 2800 m above sea level. Their length is 115 km. The longest stretches for 8900 m.

There are 2 types of slopes in Livigno.

The Monte della Neve piste is located at an altitude of 2785 m. From this point, difficult red and black pistes go down.

On the opposite slope is Trepalla with easier trails for intermediate skiers. The longest descent leads directly to Livigno.

The distribution of trails by difficulty level is as follows:

• blue trails (for beginners) – 35 km;
• red (medium level) – 57 km;
• black (difficult) – 23 km;
• Cross-country ski trails – 40 km.

View the full route map at.

The simplest trails go towards Carosello; they have their own names: Passo d'Era Tiola, Costaccia and Monte della Neve Sponda and are equipped with rope tows. On more difficult routes towards Mottolino there are chairlifts.

If you buy a special Alta Valtellina pass, you can ski on the Santa Catarina and Bormio slopes. A free bus runs to them regularly.

33 lifts deliver skiers to the slopes, of which 3 are cable cars, 15 belong to the category of chairlifts, and 14 are drag devices (the skier is lifted using a cable).

There is a ski rental shop near Carosello. There you can rent skis for children and adults, snowboards, and snowshoes.

Resort equipment

In addition to downhill skiing and snowboarding on prepared trails, in Livigno you can also try yourself in freeriding, that is, skiing on the same equipment, but on virgin snow.

A 42 km ski marathon starts in Livigno in December. Any skier over 18 years of age can take part in it. The application must be submitted in advance.

Price: 40-60 euros. The first 12 people receive prizes from the organizers, all the rest are small souvenirs.

For those who come with their family and don’t really like the descent, there are other entertainments: figure skating, dog sledding.

There are rooms with tennis courts, bowling alleys, and you can swim in indoor pools.

Schools

A horse riding school for children and adults has been opened in Lavigno. It has accumulated extensive experience in teaching children various sports, including the youngest tourists (from the age of three).

Classes are conducted by specially trained instructors, including Russian speakers.

The resort is annually replenished with new slopes and lifts, and new hotels are built. Now there are more than 70 of them.

You can stay in a good, comfortable 4* hotel, or you can choose a cheaper hotel. The level of service will still not disappoint.

Hotel map

Parks and museums

Connoisseurs of natural landscapes and animal lovers will certainly visit the parks-reserves.

The Stelvio Park has observation towers from which you can admire the pets, many of them rare species animals.

And in botanical park The unique alpine flora is preserved, for example, old rare larches.

There are museums of medieval weapons and archeology in the park. The latter was created in the Abbey of St. Maria di Monte, built back in 1150.

The park often becomes a concert venue, where folk groups from Europe perform, concerts and festivals are held. There are also places for mountaineering.

Evening relaxation and shopping

For evening relaxation there are 2 cinemas, numerous restaurants, pizzerias, bars, cafes, discos. The dishes served are mainly Italian cuisine.

On the wide shopping street of Livigno, shops open their doors, including duty-free. Here you can buy both sporting goods and regular clothes and shoes.

This definition was given to the ski resort on the shores of Lake Lago de Livigno in Italy for the abundance of sun and the similarity of landscapes surrounded by mountain peaks.

Livigno in Italy is a ski resort in the northern province of Lombardy, in a picturesque valley right on the border with Switzerland. The neighboring resort town of Bormio is 35 km away. For lovers of active winter recreation, Livigno has been a resort known relatively recently, since the end of the twentieth century, but in a short time it has undergone significant development.

When the small mountain villages of San Antonio, Santa Maria and San Rocco united into one attractive city, which now appears as a long elegant street with numerous hotels and entertainment complexes.

The only drawback resort area– relative inaccessibility and distance to main airports. From Italy there is only one way to get there - through the Foscano Pass. From Switzerland there are 2 routes leading to Livigno - mountain roads through Forcola and through the Munt-la-Chera tunnel.

Aircraft

You can fly to the nearest cities:

• Innsbruck (Austria) – 180 km.
• Bergamo (Italy) – 196 km.
• Zurich (Germany) – 218 km.
• Milan (Italy) – 250 km.
• Verona (Italy) – 288 km.
• Munich (Germany) – 309 km.

Bus

Options to get to the complex by bus:

Train

Railroad station"Tirano", 40 km from the resort, hosts comfortable commuter trains from main airports. From there, buses and taxis travel to your destination. The approximate cost of a train ticket is 13 euros. From the Swiss side, from European cities, trains travel to Zernez (29 km from Livigno).

Transfer

Many hotels practice delivering their clients from nearby airports in a comfortable minibus for 6-8 people. Depending on the number of passengers and the distance of the trip, the cost of the transfer is 250-400 euros.

Heli taxi

Upon pre-order, delivery to the resort from major airports possible by helicopter taxi. The helicopter carries from 1 to 4 passengers. The cost of the flight is approximately 250-1800 euros.

Weather and riding season

Livigno in Italy is a ski resort located in an area that differs from the rest of the Alps in its heavy snowfalls throughout the long winter period.

For this reason, the ski season here is longer than usual. Already in mid-October, professionals come to the resort for training skiing, lovers of downhill and cross-country skiing. The kingdom of snow is not inferior to spring forbs until May. The most pleasant time in Livigno is March.

Ski resort infrastructure

Technical specifications resort of Livigno:

• The length of prepared slopes is 115 km.
• Fatbike tracks – 20 km.
• Cross-country skiing routes – 30 km.
• Snowparks – 4.
• Backcountry – 200 km 2.
• Lifts – 31.

On the territory of Livigno there are the following objects:

• Cross-country ski stadium;
• biathlon arena;
• ski schools with experienced instructors;
• restaurants and cafes serving Italian and world cuisine;
• bars and nightclubs;
• 250 duty free shops;
• 105 hotels and 1599 chalets.

Livigno is positioned as the best ski resort in Italy for family holidays. Safe areas are fenced off for young skiers, and trainers from children's ski schools work with children from 3 years old.

For the guys they work here:

• Children's playgrounds with winter attractions.
• Kindergartens.
• Family hotels with children's menu.
• Entertainment programs for the whole family.

Description of the slopes

The territory of Livigno includes 3 main regions:

• Carosello– height 2797 m. This is a suitable place for beginners, the descents are simple, there are short and longer ones. The Belavista slope offers amazing views of the city and lake.
• On Mount Mottolino Fay difficult high slopes (Monta della Neve 2785 m), alternating with slopes for skiers with an average level of training. Experienced slalom skiers are familiar with the famous descent of George Rocca, which is located right on Mottolino.
• Professionals appreciated the opposite side of the ridge – Val Federa. The most difficult descents are located here.

If desired, using the services of a heli-taxi, you can visit any of the Alta Valtellina ski resorts (using a single card). The total length of the resort area of ​​the region reaches 230 km. In the same way you can visit Switzerland, in neighboring St. Moritz.

In total, the Livigno resort has 76 perfectly prepared trails:

• Blue, simple slopes, for beginners - 27.
• Red trails of average difficulty – 37.
• Black, the most difficult descents - 12.

Thus, slopes of simple and medium difficulty make up 84% of all slopes at the resort.

The slopes are connected by 31 lifts:

• chairlifts – 13;
• gondola – 6;
• rope tows – 12.

Livigno's trending feature is the official permit for freeride. To obtain a permit for free descents, a set of avalanche equipment is required. You can purchase it locally.

Prices for Ski-pass and other services

The multi-stage Ski-pass system is no different from similar systems on other ski resorts. The cost of services varies depending on the season. The high season of February-March and the Christmas holidays are marked by an increase in the cost of pass cards.

The price is also affected by the length of stay at the resort - the longer, the lower the one-day cost. Free ski passes are issued to children under 9 years old.

Traditionally, you can get a card for free in the first days of the season or its end, subject to one condition: reserve at least 4 days in a hotel or 7 in apartments, through tourist office Livigno. Orders through other systems are not included in the promotion.

Approximate cost of ski passes in the resort of Livigno:

Ski pass category	Full price	Tariff "Junior" (children from 9 to 17 years old)	Senior rate (for those born before 1950)	Ski pass services
Livigno 1 day	33-36 euros	28-30 euros	From 29 euros	Access to ski lifts in the areas of Carosello and Motolino. Free bus between them.
Livigno 6 days	123-177 euros	106-150 euros	From 106 euros	Access to ski lifts in the areas of Carosello and Motolino. Free bus between them
Alta Valtellina(6 days)	From 167 euros	From 118 euros	From 167 euros	Access to the slopes throughout the Alta Valtellina area
Livigno Superpool (6 days)				Gives you the opportunity to buy a one-day ski pass to the resort of St. Moritz in Switzerland.

Equipment rental

The average cost of renting a set of ski equipment is 80-95 euros. Free equipment is provided for children under 6 years old. Those who study at ski schools can receive a 20% discount on rentals.

The most popular rental points at the resort:

• Vertigo;
• Noleggio di Gabriela Zini;
• Zinermann;
• Sport Azzurro;
• Mottini Sport.

Entertainment infrastructure

Livigno in Italy is a ski resort whose popularity is growing not only among fans alpine skiing. The developed infrastructure of multifaceted entertainment contributes to the complete relaxation of tourists with various needs.

Leisure

Those who are not interested in skiing can do other equally interesting things in Livigno:

• Take a tour of the city, or take a panoramic view of the place from a helicopter.
• Ride horses or dog sleds.
• Mountaineering.
• Nordic walking.
• High altitude training.
• Karting or driving on icy tracks.
• Walk around interesting routes for snowshoeing in protected parks.
• Fly on a paraglider.

The last trick sports program Livigno – prepared trails for fat bikes. Fans of winter fat bikes appreciated the developed routes for different levels of training, week-long hikes in the Val Federia, and descents from the mountains on fat bikes. In cold weather, sports activities can be carried out in cozy indoors.

The resort infrastructure includes:

• indoor pool;
• Sport halls;
• tennis courts;
• SPA salons;
• billiard room;
• bowling.

Water activities

Aquagranda Active You is on a par with the highest altitude aquatic centers in European countries.

Its thematic areas offer a variety of services for relaxation and recreation:

Shopping

Livigno is famous not only as a resort. Since the 16th century. This is a duty free zone. For this reason, those traveling for the first time are advised to buy everything they need here on the spot. the main street Cities are full of small shops. Shopping in these places is another reason to choose Livigno for your holiday.

What to buy here:

• 1st place among purchases is occupied by skis, snowboards and equipment for winter species sports
• Sportswear and shoes.
• The stock store of the famous Moncler brand offers the world's favorite winter jackets.
• Exclusive perfumes and cosmetics.
• Alcoholic drinks of famous brands.
• Branded leather products at maximum low prices.
• Souvenir products made of wood and ceramics.

It is especially useful to go shopping during the sales period that coincides with the Christmas holidays. It should be taken into account that no more than 300 euros worth of goods per adult are allowed for export.

Attractions

Luxurious panoramic mountain landscapes successfully complement the historical architectural buildings and cultural sites.

The following interesting things are worthy of attention:

Accommodation and meals

Hotels, apartments and hostels in Livigno satisfy your needs various categories vacationers. Most buildings offer service in the 3 and 4 star categories. Budget options– 30 hotels with 2 and 1 stars, 25 hostels. The most inexpensive option for a bed will cost 40 euros (prices are approximate, since their variations are extensive depending on the season, day of the week, discounts and promotions).

Almost all hotels, regardless of cost, offer:

• breakfast included;
• free use of the Internet;
• places to store equipment.

Most hotels are designed in the form of alpine chalets, using natural materials. Many hotels have saunas, swimming pools, and wellness areas.

List of hotels:

Almost all hotels have restaurants or cafes. In addition, on the territory of the resort, in the city and ski areas, there are about 125 large and small food outlets. The cuisine is mainly Italian. Lots of coffee, mulled wine.

Restaurants:

• Gourmet Mattias- the restaurant, awarded with a Michelin star, is the most expensive, with exquisite cuisine. The average bill for dinner with drinks here is 50 euros per person.
• Paprika- a restaurant that is noted in most reviews as the most successful in terms of price, level of service and comfort. The average check per person in this establishment is 15-18 euros.
• La Pioda– a restaurant that is respected by meat lovers. Juicy steaks are cooked here over an open fire in the presence of visitors. The average bill per person is 20 euros.

In more affordable establishments you can have a meal for 13-15 euros.

A complete list of restaurants and cafes can be found on the resort's website. Many chalets have their own kitchens with all the necessary equipment and utensils for self-cooking. There are no problems with buying groceries in Livigno. A wide network of on-demand food delivery points is also available.

The colorful resort of Livigno is surrounded by 2 national parks- Stelvio (Italy) and Engadin (Switzerland). The location is becoming increasingly popular as ski and other winter activities complemented by healthy forest air and stunning scenery in dazzling sunlight.

Video about the ski resort of Livigno

Overview of the Livigno ski resort:

About the resort
Livigno (1816 m) is a young, dynamically developing ski resort, located near the Swiss border, 35 km from Bormio. Every year new ski lifts and slopes appear here, and new hotels open.

A wide valley surrounded on both sides mountain ranges, on the slopes of which there are spacious snow fields, is a real haven for skiers. It's always sunny here and there's a lot of snow. The total length of the trails is 100 km, with trails of medium difficulty prevailing. There are also many slopes for beginner skiers, who have several sports ski schools at their disposal.

Livigno is a snowboarder's paradise. Wide, well-prepared slopes await them. Skiing takes place at altitudes from 1816 to 2797 m. The slopes are served by a system of lifts, which consists of 3 cabin lifts, 7 chairlifts and 18 rope tows.

Characteristics of the routes
In Livigno, two ski areas can be distinguished, clearly defined by the natural landscape. In the direction of Carozello, from the town of Livigno, there are many rope tows serving the blue pistes. This is where the best conditions are for beginners. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, they will take their first steps and then begin to conquer the area that lies a little higher. The funicular rises to a height of 2797 m, from here the red runs start, with fairly good terrain, but not particularly difficult.

Lovers of virgin lands will appreciate the Val Federa valley on the other side of the ridge. Here, spacious snow fields and unexplored routes await them. We recommend using the services of instructors! A large TV cabin rises to another ski area, Motolino, to a height of 2349 m. Here you can choose one of two routes: first climb above Monte Delpa Neve (2785 m), from the top of which the rather difficult black and red trails begin, and then master the opposite slope and descend to Trepalla. Here the tracks are easier, the long gentle descent back to Livigno is especially interesting.

Highest point - 3,000 m. Elevation difference - 1,200 m.
110 km of trails, of which 42% are for beginners, 46% are of medium difficulty, 12% are difficult. The longest route is 4 km.
33 lifts with a capacity of 46,460 people per hour.
Snowboard park, 2 half-pipes.

The riding possibilities are not limited to this. Available for skiers single subscription Alta Valtellina (“Alta Valtellina”), which allows you to ski on the slopes of the resorts of Bormio and Santa Caterina. Free ski-buses run between all these resorts.

Prices
The cost of skipass can be viewed.

How to get there
1.5 hours drive from St. Moritz. About 4 hours drive from Milan (220 km), Munich and Zurich (250 km).

Entertainment
125 restaurants, 100 bars, 2 nightclubs.
Bivio's Karaoke bar is worth a visit, as are Posta bar, Galli's Pub and Marco's Video bar. good Italian Cuisine in the restaurants of Hotel Concordia, Camana Veglia, Marios Bait dal Ghet or the Bellavista.
Bowling alley, skating rink. Horseback riding.

Ski resorts in Italy
Livigno

Livigno: about the resort

Livigno is stretched along the main route running through the valley; the Livigno routes are included in a single Alta Valtellin ski pass along with Bormio and other neighboring resorts. Livigno is a real find for shopping lovers: the city is located in a duty-free zone. In the city center there is a pedestrian area with many shops with a range of good Duty Free.

Livigno: pros and cons
+ Good zone skiing with modern infrastructure
+ Lots of options for beginners
+ Excellent shopping, duty free zone
+ Large selection of hotels and apartments
+ Snow resort with high pistes
+ The atmosphere of an ancient city, a good choice restaurants and shops.

– The ski area is not too big
– Lots of rope tows in beginner sections
– Opportunities for expert riding are limited
– Tedious transfer
– Ski areas are not connected by trails

Livigno: how to get there

The nearest airports are Milan (230 km) and Innsbruck (185 km), Zurich (206 km). The journey from Milan (Malpensa) airport takes about 4 hours, from Zurich you can get there in about 3 hours.
From Milan and Bergamo airports - via Sondrio, Bormio, Foscano Pass (the pass is open around the clock all year round). From Verona airport – via Trento, Passo Tonale, Ponte di Legno (Val di Sole), Aprica, Bormio. From Switzerland – through the toll tunnel “Munt La Schera”. The nearest railway station is Tirano (70 km southwest of the resort). In winter, the Stelvio passes (near Bormio, in Italy) and Forcola (Passo Forcola) in Switzerland are closed.

Full information about open and closed passes and how to get to Livigno: www.livigno.eu/en/passes

Figures and facts
115 km tass (12 black, 37 red and 29 blue)
Lifts: 6 gondolas, 13 chairlifts, 12 rope tows
Cross-country ski trails: 30 km.

Livigno: ski pass prices

At the beginning and end of the season, when booking 4 nights or more in hotels or 7 nights or more in apartments (participating in the promotion), the ski pass is provided free of charge. The promotion is valid until December 22 and from 7.04 to 1.05.

Ski pass prices:
Livigno: for 1 day – 44-47 euros for adults, for 6 days – 218-240 euros, 130 euros for children under 15 years old. Children under 7 years old inclusive are free when purchasing a ski pass for adults. Discounts for teenagers and seniors. Ski passes are available for half a day (morning and afternoon).
Alta Valtellina ski pass for 6 days: 252 euros for adults, 146 euros for children. All prices for ski passes: http://www.skipasslivigno.com/en/livigno-rates/

Night skiing: every Thursday from 20:30. On Tuesdays from 21:00 – ski instructor show.

Livigno Alpine Skiing

Above the resort there are more than 100 km of trails, mostly blue and red. Best Features for expert skiing - in the Val Federa valley with spacious snow fields and freeride routes. The resort is also popular among snowboarders, primarily due to the abundance of snow and freeride opportunities.

The funicular rises to a height of 2797 m, from here the blue and red runs start, with quite a relief, but not particularly difficult. In another ski area, Motolino (2349 m), you can choose one of two routes: first climb above Monte della Neve (2785 m), from the top of which the rather difficult black and red slopes begin, and then master the opposite slope and go down to Trepalla. Here the trails are simpler; the long, easy descent back to Livigno is especially attractive for intermediate skiers. For beginners, there are two ski areas in Livigno. In the direction of Carozello (3000 m) from the town of Livigno there are many rope tows that serve the short blue runs at the foot of the mountain. The second training sector is located closer to the ski lifts at Costaccia (2328 m). A snow park with a 100-meter half-pipe was built on Motolino, and there is a border cross track.

Photo: resort tourism office

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