Livigno, Italy
“Livigno is a true mountain resort, the sort we all dream of, with an immense blanket of snow, blue skies and dotted with wooden cottages below the tree line”
A picturesque village nestled between the towering mountains that make up theLivigno valley. A historic town with a deep cultural heritage coupled together with a
vibrant nightlife and duty free shopping makes it one of the most popular resorts in Europe.
Experience Livigno's special Italian charm and exceptional value for money Livigno lies in a high, sunny Alpine valley.
Modern facilities blend with the rustic character of the three original valleys. Livigno enjoys an excellent snow record with high altitude slopes. Getting around is easy. An excellent free ski bus system links all ski areas and a taxi-bus service offers a taxi ride at the cost of a bus fare! For Apres ski, make it as quiet or as lively as you like - choose from the many local and traditional restaurants, pubs, music venues and discos.
The 6 ski areas available in Livingo are phenomenal. The village height starts off at 1 810m and climbs to a maximum of 3 100m with over 115 kilometers of skiing available with an excellent balance between Blue, Red and Black slopes. The longest run available is a 7km run, with 40 km’s available to the cross-country skier.32 lifts will get you to the slope that you desire.
For the snowboarder this could be considered paradise with an amazing snow park available to you.
 Beginners
Beginner lessons take place in the village under the watchful eye of a highly qualified ski instructor. For those getting their legs back the wide, gentle slopes that lead into the village will be just what the confidence requires. There are 29 Blue slopes available to you which makes this a fantastic resort to learn in.
Intermediates
39 Red slopes, makes this one of the best resorts to be in if you are an intermediate skier. No doubt these will keep you entertained for hours on end.
Advanced
9 black slopes are available to those who have the need for a bit more excitement in their lives. The “off piste” skiing in Livigno is simply superb and bound to push you to your limits. These challenging runs will definitely keep your heart racing and the adrenalin pumping.
Snow Reliability
The fantastic height of the village together with the 15 snow cannons that are in
operation means that snow is not in short supply in this part of the world.
 Resort activities
Livigno is well renowned for its duty free shopping. You can buy a wide range of products -perfumes, jewellery, cameras, electronic devices, leather jackets and so on -at bargain prices. For the outdoor enthusiasts, guided horse riding excursions are available for beginners and advanced riders. Walking paths are well maintained for those wanting to enjoy the sun, snow and fresh mountain air.
A Ski rally on the slopes in and around Livigno. We plot a 2hr ski route on the Glacier that is complicated by the occasional schnapps and must be completed RELATIVE TO YOUR ABILITY.
Fondue Evenings (Cheese and/or Meat) always go down well.
Big Footing – smaller than skis and a lot of fun
Ski Bobbing – depending on numbers of skiers in the area and how busy the slopes are. These are basically “Bicycle Frames with ski’s” powered by gravity and your own courage - at your own pace
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Bum Boarding
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Day tobogganing
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Horse sleigh rides & Horse Riding trails
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Walking trails
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Cross country skiing
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Ski trekking
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Sauna
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Ice Climbing
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Artificial Rock climbing
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Motor sledges
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Ice skating
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Car Circuits on snow and ice
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Paragliding
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Excursions to Innsbruck, Milan, Bormio, St Moritz and the red train of the Bernina.
- Bob Sledding - Go down Olympic Bob Sled run in Innsbruck or in St Moritz
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