Livigno ski resort on the map. Ski resorts of Italy Livigno. Options to get to the complex by bus

Livigno is a large ski resort in Italy, with a developed infrastructure for skiing, snowboarding and other activities. It is located in the Alta Valtellina area in Lombardy, a little south of the border with Switzerland, which probably played a role in turning Livigno into a duty-free resort - there are quite a few duty-free shops here.

The town itself is located at an altitude of 1800 meters, and the tracks run through the territory national parks"Stelvia" and "Engadina". Skating surrounded picturesque nature makes your vacation bright and unforgettable. People come here to relax both individually and in small groups; excellent conditions have been created for family vacation. Milan Linate and Malpensa airports are approximately 4 hours' drive from Livigno. Zurich Airport is also located 220 km from the resort. In addition, you can easily get here from Innsbruck and Munich.

Weather in the resort of Livigno

The ski season officially opens in early December and lasts until May. Usually there is enough snow here in winter and spring, but if there is not enough snow, special snow cannons are used. Livigno - sunny resort, surrounded by mountains, which creates a special microclimate that is pleasant for skiing and good for health. You can monitor the condition of the trails using web cameras.

Hotels in Livigno resort

Ski resort offers various types of accommodation - you can book a hotel room or apartments, which have all the necessary amenities and provide Additional services. For example, special prices for goods and services of partners - products from sports stores, mountain classes ski schools etc. There are also accommodation facilities designed for guests with children. A special menu has been prepared for young visitors, playgrounds are equipped for them, and parents can also resort to the services of a nanny.

Infrastructure and routes of Livigno

Livigno has about 115 kilometers of slopes of all three difficulty levels, so both beginners and more experienced skiers and snowboarders will find a suitable slope here. The resort is divided into 2 zones - Motolino, where there are many difficult slopes, and Carosello, where there are slopes for those who are still unsure of skiing. By the way, excellent conditions have been created for beginners - there are 7 schools on the territory, more than 100 experienced instructors will help you master downhill and cross-country skiing and snowboarding.

The elevation difference in Livigno reaches 1200 meters. There are 31 lifts here (13 chair lifts, 12 rope tows and 6 gondola lifts). Livigno is considered wonderful place for snowboarding - there are 70 square kilometers of slopes suitable for this, as well as an excellent snowboard park with a half-pipe and many jumps and a boardercross track. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, you can go ice skating, Nordic walking and mountaineering. Other popular activities among vacationers include paragliding, helicopter excursions, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing.

Another interesting active recreation option that is gaining increasing recognition is fat biking. The resort has an equipped track with a length of 20 km; several programs have also been developed for an unforgettable, eventful holiday, including freeride skiing, excursions, and a night tour with dinner in a mountain hut.

Besides active sports there are many other ways to have fun - visit water complex with wellness treatments, try Italian and Alpine cuisine in local restaurants In the evenings, guests can relax in après-ski bars and clubs. Shopping lovers will not miss the opportunity to make purchases in duty-free stores - here you can buy branded clothing and shoes, jewelry and accessories, perfumes and cosmetics, as well as ski equipment.

In summer, the resort offers an equally rich program; nature in warm weather is also beautiful. During this period people come here for mountain biking, hiking to the mountains, opportunities to play golf and visit an extreme amusement park. In addition, water activities are available - windsurfing, rowing, kayaking.

Ski pass

The cost of a ski pass (a pass that allows you to use the ski lifts) depends on the season, your age and the number of days.

During the high season (December 22 - January 6, February 1 - March 27, April 10 - 12), vacations are the most expensive. For example, a ski pass for 3 days will cost:

for adults - 143 euros
for pensioners - 120 euros
for teenagers - 71.50 euros

The low season is considered to be the periods from January 11 to 24 and from April 4 to 9. At this time, you can purchase a ski pass at a more affordable rate, its cost for 3 days is:

For vacationers accustomed to increased comfort, there is also a helicopter taxi that will take you from the airport to Livigno.

Livigno ski resort in Italy: video

How to get to Livigno

Livigno is a self-sufficient ski resort. Located in the very north of Italy, on the border with Switzerland, Livigno has everything you need for skiing infrastructure, as well as excellent natural conditions that allow you to get the most out of your skiing. At the same time, Livigno is located away from other Italian ski resorts, it has its own extensive ski area, and Livigno is also a duty-free zone, which distinguishes the resort from all others. And this is not to mention the fact that Livigno is a year-round resort. Located on the shore mountain lake, V summer time Livigno becomes a center for hiking, rock climbing, windsurfing and kiting.

You can get to Livigno from Milan, Verona or Bergamo. All these cities have direct flights from Russia. From public transport There are regular buses along the route, as well as a train+bus connection (Livigno does not have its own railway station). Private means of transportation include taxis and transfers. For independent travelers Another travel option such as a rented car is also suitable.

Milan-Livigno: how to get there

Milan is located 250 km from Livigno. If you want to go to Livigno immediately upon arrival, then from Milan airports The Livigno Express shuttle bus runs between Malpensa and Linate in winter. The cost of such a trip starts from 48 euros one way. This is perhaps the only way, with the exception of an individual taxi and car rental, that allows you to get from Milan to Livigno without transfers. Travel time by shuttle will be about 4.5 hours. The disadvantage of this method is its schedule - buses run along the route only 1-2 times a day and are relevant only during the winter-spring ski season.

If you plan to travel purely by public transport, it will take a little more time and transfers, but the fare will be cheaper. So, for example, from Milan you can take a train to the town of Tirano for 11.5 euros one way, and then change to a local regular bus to Livigno. Trains to Tirano run throughout the day (up to 10 times a day, travel time is 2.5 hours). Buses from Tirano to Livigno also run throughout the day, the journey time will be another 2.5 hours. You can view the bus schedule from Tirano to Livigno on the website of the local bus operator Busperego (in Italian), train schedule from Milan to Tirano - on the service .

You can also always order a private transfer from Milan to Livigno. This is the most comfortable, but also expensive option. One of the advantages is that it is convenient to transport ski equipment, a large number of luggage, it is also more convenient to travel with small children, suitable for arrival at night, when neither buses nor trains run. You can order an individual transfer on various booking services; they are popular , and others.

You can get to Livigno from Milan on your own by renting a car. Car rental services in Milan are quite common and are very popular among tourists and travelers, because... provide a certain freedom of action. For car rental in Milan A standard set of documents is enough - a passport, driving license and a bank card to pay for services. The roads in Italy are of excellent quality; you can move along them quickly and comfortably. Milan and Livigno are connected by the SS42 road via Bergamo. The total travel time will take a little more than 4 hours. You can book the desired class of car in advance through the services , , and others.

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Bergamo Livigno: how to get there

You can get to Livigno and from Bergamo in similar ways. True, Bergamo is located somewhat closer to the resort than Milan. Distance between settlements is a little more than 200 km. You can get directly from Bergamo Orio al Serio airport by the same Livigno Express shuttle bus, the price starts from 48 euros one way, travel time is about 4 hours. Shuttles operate in winter, from December 1 to April 29 inclusive.

The public transport route is a little more complex. So, first you will need to get from Bergamo to Tirano by train (with a change in Lecco, there are no direct trains, travel time is about 2 hours 45 minutes, the price is 10 euros), and then transfer to a regular bus from Tirano to Livigno. Bus schedule - on Busperego (in Italian)

It is also possible to order an individual transfer from Bergamo to Livigno. In this case, the travel time will be about 4 hours one way. You can order a transfer at , and other services for booking these services.

You can also rent a car at Bergamo Airport for independent travel. There are 23 different rental companies open at Bergamo Airport, so finding a car that suits your needs is not difficult, the choice is huge. The total rental car fleet at Orio al Serio airport is more than 300 cars. Car rental in Bergamo – an option extremely popular among tourists, especially among those who go on winter holidays. Bergamo and Livigno are connected by highway No. SS42. Travel time by car will be about 3 hours 40 minutes. You can book the desired class of car in advance through the services , , and others.

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Verona-Livigno: how to get there

Verona is located a little further from Livigno than Milan and Bergamo, but is also popular Starting point to the resort. The distance between the cities is 266 km. There are no direct bus transfers from Verona to Livigno, so you will have to get there either by public transport or individual transfer, or in a rented car.

As for public transport, you will first need to get from Verona to Tirano by train (this will require long transfer in Milan, since there are no direct trains along the route). Then in Tirano you need to change to a regular bus to Livigno. Travel time from Verona to Tirano can take up to 5 hours due to a transfer in Milan, then the trip from Tirano to Livigno will take at least another 2.5 hours. Overall, traveling from Verona to Livigno by public transport can be quite tiring.

A private transfer from Verona to Livigno will take approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes in total. However, despite the duration of the trip and its price, this option is much more convenient than public transport. In addition, taxi solves problems such as transportation of mining ski equipment, luggage, as well as moving with small children or at night. You can order a transfer at , and other services.

If you want to get to Livigno from Verona, you can rent a car yourself. You can rent a car in Verona either at numerous points around the city or at the arrival airport. The procedure itself will take no more than 20 minutes; it is enough to have your passport, driving license and bank card to pay for services. You can rent a car in any class. Verona and Livigno are connected by highway No. A4 through Brescia.You can book the desired class of car in advance through the services , , and others.

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Where to stay in Livigno

Livigno – popular tourist destination, especially in winter, when the ski slopes are open for skiing. You can stay here in hotels of various star categories, apartments, bed and breakfasts, chalets or holiday homes. In addition to Livigno itself, you can also find places to stay in the neighboring villages of Bormio (20 km), Valdidentro (14 km) and Valdisotto (21 km).

Livigno Hotels

Livigno hotels are presented in various star categories. Basically, the star rating of a hotel is determined by the range of services it provides. In appearance, all Livigno hotels are almost the same - they are small one or two-story wooden houses - a typical ski style. However, the simplicity of the external facades hides the presence of a large number of services and all the necessary amenities. Some hotels offer such a convenient option for skiers as direct access to the slope. As a rule, hotels in the 4-star category and above offer additional options such as a spa area (with a swimming pool or sauna), a bar, and a restaurant on site. The vast majority of Livigno hotels include breakfast in the price of your stay.

Hotel Sporting Family Hospitality 4* has on its territory a swimming pool, jacuzzi, hammam, spa area, and fitness room. There is also a restaurant, children's club and play area. Wi-Fi in the hotel and parking nearby are free;

In a hotel Baita Montana 4* There are entertainment options such as a swimming pool, lounge area, jacuzzi, solarium, sauna, and fitness room. The hotel's terrace offers panoramic views of the mountains and valley.Additionally, there are all the necessary options for children, as well as free Wi-Fi and parking;

Hotel Spol – Feel at home 4* is also ready to offer a terrace, garden, swimming pool, spa and, importantly, ski access to the hotel.

Hotel Larice 4* has comfortable rooms of varying sizes, a restaurant, and free parking. Ski slopes are within walking distance. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel free of charge. There are places for storing skis;

Hotel St. Michael 4* offers its guests a spa center and a terrace with panoramic views. The nearest ski lift is within walking distance. The hotel has a bar, restaurant, free parking, wireless Internet. You can stay in rooms of various sizes, with breakfast included. There are places for storing skis;

Hotel Bio Hotel Villa Cecilia 4* has on its territory alpine-style rooms with balconies, a wellness center, free Wi-Fi, free parking spaces, ski access to the hotel;

Hotel Las Salin Spa & Mountain Resort 4* located opposite ski slopes. The hotel has rooms with balconies, an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a bathhouse, wireless Internet, free parking, and a restaurant.

Even in some 3* hotels you can find a spa area, fitness room and sauna; the resort is famous for these services. In addition, many three star hotels also have convenient access to ski slopes. Best reviews received, for example, hotels Francesin 3* And Piccolo Tibet 3*.

Apartments in Livigno are also popular among tourists. Most often these are either one or two-room apartments, or detached chalets. The area of the chalet, as a rule, exceeds 100 sq.m., so this accommodation option is more suitable for families with children or for large groups. You can check prices for all possible accommodation options at the resort in Livigno on specialized search engine sites Booking, Hotellook and others that allow you to compare all existing offers for the required dates.

What to see in Livigno

Livigno turns into a full-fledged ski resort with 115 km of ski trails. Of these, 30 km are suitable for beginners, 65 km for intermediate skiers and 20 km are complex multi-level trails. Livigno is also famous for its freeride opportunities. Geographically, the Livigno ski area is divided into 2 parts – Mottolino and Carosello.

Let’s say right away that for more difficult trails, go to Mottolino; for beginners, the Carosello trails are more suitable. In total, the resort serves 44 lifts of various types (chairlifts, rope tows, cable cars, etc.). Among other things, Livigno also has its own snow parks, half-pipes and heli-skiing opportunities. Livigno is considered a snowboard friendly resort.

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Prices for ski passes in Livigno vary depending on the season. During the “high” season, from December 29 to January 6 and from February 2 to March 22, the cost of ski passes starts from 50 euros per adult for 1 day.

In addition to skiing, Livigno offers a lot of other opportunities for active recreation. In the winter season there is cross-country skiing (a route about 30 km long), mountaineering, snowmobiling and ice skating, sledding and tubing. In the summer - kiting and surfing on the lake, fishing, rope park, horse riding, hiking and rock climbing. In addition, the largest wellness center in the ski resorts of Italy is open all year round - Aqua Granda Park.

There is family water park with slides (indoor), wellness area with hydromassage, steam bath, bio-sauna, massage rooms, body and facial care procedures, a fitness room with organized classes in Pilates, gymnastics, step aerobics, stretching, Zumba and many other activities, a gym, a 25-meter swimming pool, a salt room, a solarium and much more . You can find out more about the full list of services and prices at official website of the health complex–>

Livigno is a resort that lives its own busy life and is not at all sad that it is located at a great distance from other resorts mountainous Italy. There is everything for relaxation and even more - excellent tracks, ideal natural conditions, a variety of leisure activities, a large number of accommodations, the presence of cafes, restaurants, and even a duty-free duty-free zone. Despite the transport distance, Livigno consistently remains one of the most popular ski resorts in Italy. Read more about other ski resorts in the country in .

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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.
Blue trails for beginners, go towards Carosello, and more difficult ones go to Mottolino.

The depth of snow cover can reach 2 meters. Mountain ranges protect the area from 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 long 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. We have accumulated a lot of experience in teaching children here. various types 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 more cheap hotel. The level of service will still not disappoint.

Hotel map

Parks and museums

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

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

And in the botanical park, 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 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. They serve 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 holiday Livigno resort has been known relatively recently, since the end of the twentieth century, but a short time has received significant development.

When small mountain villages San Antonio, Santa Maria and San Rocco have 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. There are 2 routes from Switzerland to Livigno: mountain roads through Forcola and through the Mount La Shera 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 you can take trains 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, ski professionals, downhill and cross-country ski enthusiasts come to the resort for training. The kingdom of snow is not inferior to spring forbs until May. The most pleasant time in Livigno is March.

Ski resort infrastructure

Technical characteristics of the Livigno resort:

The length of prepared slopes is 115 km.
Fatbike tracks – 20 km.
Cross-country ski 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 appropriate place For beginners, the slopes 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. High season February-March and the Christmas holiday period are marked by an increase in the cost of access 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. Developed infrastructure 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 latest feature of Livigno’s sports program is 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 held in cozy indoor spaces.

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:

The first place among purchases is occupied by skis, snowboards and equipment for winter 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 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 the needs of various categories of holidaymakers. Most buildings offer service in the 3 and 4 star categories. Budget options– 30 hotels with 2 and 1 stars, 25 hostels. Most inexpensive option beds will cost 40 euros (prices are approximate, since their variations are wide 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 of the 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 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 skiing and other winter activities complement the healthy forest air and stunning scenery in dazzling sunshine.

Video about the ski resort of Livigno

Overview of the Livigno ski resort:

Livigno - this young but rapidly developing resort is located near the border with Switzerland, just 35 kilometers from Bormio. The resort got its sonorous name thanks to the word “lawine” translated from German as “avalanche”. Since the 16th century, the area has been considered a tax-free trade zone. Historically, this fact was preceded by centuries of smuggling in the area.

The situation changed dramatically only in the seventies of the 20th century - Livigno became one of the best ski resorts in Europe and received the World Snow Award, leaving behind the giants of the ski business: Saalbach-Hinteglemm, Val d'Isere and...

Fans of alpine skiing come here from all over the world. In addition, the ski resort in Italy has become a place of pilgrimage for true connoisseurs of freestyle and snowboarding - the slopes are perfectly suited for this.

basic information

Location

Livigno is located on the border with Switzerland. If you look at a map of Livigno, you will see that its closest neighbor is Bormio, only 35 kilometers away. Between the resorts there is a constant bus service, and travel for tourists is completely free.

Schedule: daily, once an hour from 7.30 to 20.00.

Public bus route

How to get to Livigno?

This can be done in three ways: two of them originate from Switzerland, and one from Italy - the Munt la Shera tunnel. Special buses run throughout Livigno itself and between nearby resorts. The distance from Milan to Livigno is 220 kilometers, from Munich and Zurich - 250 kilometers.

Route map

Weather, season

The height of the snow cover here can reach 2.5 meters. Sunny weather prevails in Livigno most of the year. The season in Livigno starts in November and ends in April. Average monthly temperature in the winter season is presented in the table:

Times of Day	November	December	January	February	March	April
Day	+11	+6	+5	+9	+14	+18
Night	0	-4	-5	-2	+1	+5

Trails, slopes, lifts

Livigno consists of three small villages located in a valley over a distance of 8 km. Therefore, the ski area is divided into Carozello and Motolino. The altitude above sea level of these areas is almost the same - 2800 m, but in Motolino the trails are more difficult.

In general, both areas are perfect for beginner or intermediate skiers, as the majority of the pistes are blue and red. The trails are well maintained and wide. The sun shines on Carosello until noon, and after that on Motolino, so depending on the time of day, you can see a small queue for one or the other lift.

In the event that you do not yet have mastery of the skill skiing, for you, ski schools are located right next to the ski lifts.

Total length ski slopes in Livigno – 100 kilometers. Most of the trails are of medium difficulty level. There are 28 lifts on the territory of the ski resort. The elevation difference on the slopes ranges from 1816 to 2800 meters. The longest descent is 7 kilometers. The flat trails have a total length of 40 kilometers.

Livigno provides ample opportunities for active recreation for snowboarders. There is also a boardercross track and a halfpipe.

Attention! Freeride without a guide is prohibited due to the high risk of avalanches. Fine from 50 to 500 euros.

Ski pass prices

Duration	Adults, euro (high/low season)	Children, euro (high/low season)
1 hour	36/33	30/28
6 days	177/123	150/106
13 days	299/254	209/177

Accommodation, other activities, après-ski, attractions

Piazza del Comune

Various accommodation options are available to visitors: apartments in Livigno are available, as well as comfortable hotel rooms. You can choose to stay in Livigno hotels located next to the ski lift with beautiful views of the Alpine beauty or a chalet-style cottage.

The city of Livigno is famous for its cultural life. There are many historical and architectural attractions here. You should definitely visit the Church of St. Mary, built in the 19th century on the site old church, which was built 7 centuries ago. On Piazza del Comune you can admire the sculptural composition monument ai Caduti, and not far from it you will find Filo di Arianna - a composition created based on the Greek myth about the beautiful Ariadne.

Livigno is a tax-free shopping zone, so these places are just a tasty morsel for shopaholics of all stripes looking to shop at low prices. Shopping in Livigno is, of course, not the main purpose of staying at this resort, but you must agree that it’s a pretty good bonus.

In Livigno there are numerous restaurants, cafes, bars and discos, many of which provide 24-hour services. In total there are about 125 restaurants and about 100 cafes. Join national cuisine you can in such exquisite restaurants as Hotel Concordia, Camana Veglia.

After skiing you can relax in the sauna, visit GYM's, pool. Sled dog racing, bowling, rock climbing, horse riding and much more are available to tourists at this popular resort.

We invite you to watch a video about the trip to the resort:

Advantages and disadvantages

Livigno offers service at a fairly high level. Among the hotels, 3-star hotels are mostly common, but their comfort and service meet the highest requirements, as evidenced by numerous reviews of the Livigno ski resort.

Among the shortcomings, we can note the insufficiently thought-out operation of the lifts and the broken slopes in the afternoon.

In general, Livigno will delight all lovers of winter holidays who decide to give preference to this particular resort. It will be cozy here not only for single tourists, but also for families of vacationers. Lots of sun, no wind and enough snow - all this will make your vacation comfortable and unforgettable. And don't forget to take pictures! Your happy smiles in the photo in Livigno will be a good antidepressant in the most difficult moments of life!