Livigno

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Last review 8 months ago

Slopes

115 km
Mixed
Green
20.7 km 9 pistas
Blue
43.7 km 19 pistas
Red
36.8 km 16 pistas
Black
13.8 km 6 pistas

Season 2025/2026

Previous

November 29, 2025

May 1, 2026

Community Scores

Media 5 /5
Snow quality
5
Grooming
5
No queues
4

Information & Sources

Data Source Official Website
Required level
Beginners Mixed Advanced
Updated Mar 13, 2026
Altitude
Máxima 2797m
Mínima 1816m
Vertical drop
981 m
Desnivel

Ski Map

FORFAIT PASS
Precio/Día

63.50€

Resort website

Weather

Updated: Aug 2, 2026, 10:24 AM
Week outlook Check the detailed forecast
Storm risk
Sun, Aug 2 Today

17° 10°

Wind 21 km/h
Precipitation 1 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Mon, Aug 3

18° 10°

Wind 19 km/h
Precipitation 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Tue, Aug 4

20° 10°

Wind 18 km/h
Precipitation 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Wed, Aug 5

20° 11°

Wind 19 km/h
Precipitation 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Thu, Aug 6

17° 11°

Wind 13 km/h
Precipitation 4 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Fri, Aug 7

14°

Storm risk
Wind 9 km/h
Precipitation 6 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Sat, Aug 8

16°

Wind 13 km/h
Precipitation 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm

Source: Open-Meteo

About the resort

🏔️ History
Known as "Little Tibet" due to its altitude and historical winter isolation, Livigno once relied on shepherds and smuggling. In the 1960s, it transformed into a premier ski hub that enjoys duty-free status today, and will host events for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

☀️ Best days
The second half of January or March (excluding Easter week) to find excellent high-altitude snow with fewer crowds.

🚫 Days to avoid
Christmas, New Year's, and February half-term holidays. Weekends also get busy with visitors coming for both skiing and duty-free shopping.

💡 Community tip
The resort spans two sides of the valley (Mottolino and Carosello 3000). Use the free shuttle buses to travel between them. Fuel, alcohol, and gear are significantly cheaper due to duty-free status, so plan your shopping accordingly.

Nearest Airports

Innsbruck Airport

INN
180 km
180 min drive 240 min by train

Milan Bergamo Airport

BGY
196 km
210 min drive 300 min by train

Zurich Airport

ZRH
218 km
210 min drive 240 min by train

Milan Malpensa Airport

MXP
250 km
240 min drive 360 min by train

Train Stations

Zernez (Switzerland)

Direct transfer available
28 km
45 min drive transfer

Tirano

Direct transfer available
70 km
120 min drive transfer

🚗 Main access: Livigno (known as the "Little Tibet") is one of the most remote, high-altitude resorts in Europe and enjoys tax-free status. In winter, there are only two ways to drive in: 1) From Italy (south/Milan), you must drive to Bormio and cross the winding Foscagno Pass (2,291 m), which is kept open year-round. 2) From the north/Central Europe (Switzerland), you must drive to Zernez and cross through the Munt la Schera Tunnel, a single-lane toll tunnel.

⚠️ Extreme winter driving: Driving to Livigno in winter is a serious endeavor. The Foscagno Pass strictly requires winter tires (frequently checked by police) and often chains. The Munt la Schera tunnel has regulated traffic lights and alternating directions (on winter Saturdays, it runs only one-way for several hours), so you must check the timetable in advance. Critical warning: The Forcola Pass (connecting to Tirano/Switzerland) is completely closed in winter under meters of snow. Never follow a GPS routing you over the Forcola Pass between November and May.

Local Tips

💡 Cheap diesel paradise: Because of its duty-free status, fuel in Livigno is vastly cheaper than the rest of Italy and Europe. Make absolutely sure you fill up your tank before you leave! However, be very careful with your allowances for alcohol, tobacco, and perfumes, as there are strict customs border checks upon exiting the valley.

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