The Livigno Ski Area offers 71 miles (115 kilometres) of runs on both sides of a wide valley near the Swiss border. The area has more than 60 intermediate and advanced slopes, as well as a number of English-speaking ski schools. Improve your technique on the extensive downhill runs or adopt a slower pace on one of the cross-country trails.
Most of Livigno’s slopes are set above the treeline, with the majority located at around 8,200 feet (2,500 metres). The combination of this high elevation and well-placed snow-guns on lower slopes ensure the area enjoys a long ski season. Expect ideal skiing conditions from late November to early May each year.
Head to the village’s north side and take the Tagliede gondola to the Costaccia sector. From here, use the quad chairlift to connect to the Carosello sector and ski an intermediate run back to Costaccia. It’s also possible to reach the Carosello area by taking the two-stage Carosello 3000 gondola from the southern end of the village.
Warm up by taking the lifts in the north, south and centre of the village, which lead to wide, quiet slopes ideal for practicing. Intermediates should try the long run found beneath the Mottolino gondola.
If you’re up for a challenge, tackle the difficult black runs on Mottolino.The ski area encompasses 25 miles (40 kilometres) of cross-country ski runs, including the 12-mile-long (20-kilometre) Pista Turistica. Don’t miss the illuminated night cross-country trail and downhill night run available at Lift no. 23 on Thursday evenings.
Check out the jumps, rails and boxes at the Mottolino Snowpark and practice your back-flip on the large airbag jump at Carosello 3000.
The Livigno Ski Area is located at the tip of the Valtellina, between Swiss National Park and Stelvio National Park. Take the train from Milan or one of the shuttle buses available from Milan and Innsbruck airports during the ski season. The Livigno lift pass includes a half-price day at the nearby resort of St. Moritz.
