A firm favourite with an international client base due to its snow-sure reputation and tax-free status Livigno is located high in the Italian Alps (1800 - 3000m) on the boarder of Switzerland and offers over 110km of skiing, 40km of cross-country sking/walking tracks, Europe's largest snowparks, one of Europe's largest wellness facilities and 15km of bars, restaurants, live music venues and tax-free shopping.

Livigno (1800 - 3000m) enjoys an excellent snow record and clear blue sunny skies every day (apart from when its snowing!). Boasting 110km of marked piste over 63 runs (15 chair-lifts, 14 drags and 3 gondalas) Livigno can be appreciated by all ability levels and is in addition very child-friendly. There is also one of the largest snowparks in Europe for the adventurous and a fantastic cross-country ski track stretching across the whole valley for those who like to explore.

Despite its popularity, Livigno has retained its rustic charm, culture and is still very much a traditional mountain resort. The village is nestled between two mountains which play host to three prominent ski/board areas; Mottolino, Costaccia and Carosello 3000. Your ski pass will include all these areas including the snowparks based at Mottolino and Carosello 3000.

Mottolino: Mottolino ski area can be easily reached from the centre of town by the complimentary bus service which takes about 3 minutes or alternatively you can walk across the cross-country ski field which takes about 5 minutes. From San Rocco there are also buses available which take about 7 minutes.

Costaccia and Carosello 3000: Costaccia and Carosello 3000 are located on the same mountain. The Costaccia chair lifts are located at the foot of the mountain in the centre of town while the Carosello 3000 gondola is located at the foot of the mountain in San Rocco. You can travel between the two areas by bus, or alternatively ski or board to either one using the slopes.

The pistes

• Good for advanced. For advanced skiers and boarders, the Mottolino snowpark is one of the biggest in Europe and has boxes, rails, different sized jumps, boarder-cross, a car and a huge half-pipe. There are also a variety of natural jumps and half-pipes on the slopes, a challenging mogul field and a selection of black runs. Advanced skiers can also take advantaged of other near-by resorts including St.Moriz, Bormio, Santa Caterina, Davos etc.
• Excellent for intermediates. There is an abundance of long, wide slopes on all ski /board areas which are great for both boosting confidence and improving performance. Extensive amount of red runs.
• Excellent for beginners. There are baby lifts at the bottom of every main ski area on a gentle gradient which prove re-assuring for both adult/children beginners and nervous skiers/boarders. Button lifts (which can be departed from at any point on the mountain) can also be found along the valley. Extensive amount of blue runs.

Off the slopes

Livigno has something for everyone. For families the slopes, ski schools, restaurants and bars are all very child-friendly and the centre of town is a pedestrian area ensuring safety away from any main roads. For those seeking nightlife there is a good selection of apres-ski, live music bars, pubs and cafes which are open to the early hours all of which enjoy an international client base and a full-on evening!

Livigno enjoys an unusual duty-free status which entitles you to large discounts on electronic goods, clothing, ski and board equipment, perfume and jewellery, alcohol and cigarettes. Livigno is a shopaholics haven as the village is absolutely packed full of brand name shops and traditional boutiques. Shops generally open from 10am - 12pm (when they close for lunch) and again from 3pm - 7.30pm.

Bars open at about 8am for coffee and brioche, which is the typical local breakfast. Alcohol is served at any time. Restaurants generally open at 12pm for lunch and again at 7pm for dinner. The food in Livigno is outstanding and of an exceptionally high standard reflecting Italy's passion for cooking and service. We would be delighted to recommend a different restaurant for every night of the week all of which are exceptionally well-priced due to the resort's tax-free status.

Apres-ski starts about 5pm when the lifts shut. At the foot of every mountain area is an apres ski bar - all of which play loud music so you can't miss them! Live music bars take over from the apres-ski after dinner and include the Kuhstall (Cowshed) which can be found under the 4 star Hotel Bivio in the centre of town. They have live music a few nights each week and a D.J at other times - always packed full until closing time - and just down the road is Miky's Pub which you enter via a slide. Watch out for the drop at the end! Live music most nights of the week and a D.J inbetween - again always packed but a slightly younger crowd.

In the San Rocco area, Marco's, Daphne's and Homelywood are good choices. All usually show football and rugby games on big screens. Most of the action happens in the bars which close at 2am, but for those who prefer late nights there is always Kokodi nightclub which closes at 5am...

Livigno also offers some interesting evenings out some of which can be found under our apres-ski section. For those who would ike to explore further then a short hop on the snowtrain can also bring you to the famous Swiss resorts of St.Moritz, Kloisters and Davos which are enjoyable day trips or alternatively there are several other Italian resorts close-by including the world downhill resort of Bormio.