Limone Piemonte
Weather at Limone Piemonte
Low: 5.6°C / High: 5.6°C
Wind: N 4 km/h
Recent Snowfall
24 hours: 7 cm
7 days: 133 cm
Snow Depth
Base: 0 cm
Season Total: 138 cm
Resort Status
Resort Overview
Limone Piemonte offers 80 kilometres of diverse skiing across the Maritime Alps, with elevations ranging from 1,000 to 2,085 metres just 25 kilometres from the Mediterranean coast. The resort's unique microclimate combines abundant snowfall from maritime weather systems with plenty of sunshine, creating exceptional skiing conditions throughout winter. Three interconnected sectors—Cabanaira, Bric Costa Rossa, and Colle di Tenda—provide varied terrain from wide, open bowls to technical forest descents. Modern snowmaking infrastructure covers 80% of all marked runs, ensuring reliable conditions despite relatively southern latitudes. The resort's remarkable history spans 100 years, making it one of Italy's oldest established ski destinations.
Trails & Terrain
Trails
Total Runs
39
Total Area
52km
32.3 miles
Limone Piemonte Lift System
The Limone Piemonte lift system comprises 17 installations strategically positioned across three mountains to maximise skiing flow. The network combines the high-capacity Cabanaira and Severino Bottero gondolas with detachable chairlifts serving primary routes. Recent infrastructure investments have introduced RFID ticketing technology and expanded uphill capacity at crucial junctions, effectively reducing wait times during peak periods. The system's thoughtful design enables excellent circulation throughout the resort's varied terrain, with logical progression through increasingly challenging slopes while showcasing extraordinary views that extend to the Mediterranean Sea on clear days.
Lifts
Total Lifts
16
Lift Types
6
Lift Breakdown
Location & Getting There
Situated 100 kilometres south of Turin in Piedmont's Vermenagna Valley, Limone Piemonte occupies a strategic position at the Italian-French border, just 80 kilometres north of Nice. This historic town features distinctive architecture dating back to medieval times, with a charming pedestrianised centre housing excellent regional restaurants. Limone's unique geographical position places it where the Maritime Alps meet the Mediterranean, creating distinctive light conditions and allowing ambitious travellers to ski in the morning and swim in the afternoon during spring. The resort's excellent transport connections include the Torino-Ventimiglia railway line with direct service from Nice and Turin, making it exceptionally accessible despite its mountain setting.
Limone Piemonte
, italy