Livigno sits in a high valley at 1,816 metres, with 115 kilometres of piste across 78 runs rising to 2,798 metres. The vertical is 982 metres, and the cold, dry climate helps keep the snow in good shape. Grading is 28% beginner, 55% intermediate and 17% advanced, with no expert pistes. The skiing is split between two sides of the valley, Mottolino on one flank and Carosello 3000 with Costaccia on the other, and a shuttle bus connects the base stations. Intermediates dominate the map, so mixed groups can find plenty of easy cruising and the odd steeper pitch.

Mottolino is the freestyle and freeride side, with its snowpark and off-piste routes from Monte della Neve into the Vallaccia. Carosello 3000 has broad sunny pistes and the gentler beginner slopes, and the longest run, from Vetta Blesaccia down to the village, covers about 6 kilometres. Blue runs such as San Rocco and Tagliede help intermediates progress. Park riders and freeriders will like Mottolino, while families and cruisers favour Carosello. Advanced skiers will find limited pitch on the groomed runs, so the off-piste is where the challenge lies, and a guide is the sensible way to explore it.

The winter season in Livigno is among the longest in Italy, typically spanning from late November through to the beginning of May. The resort’s high base elevation of 1,816m and its geographical positioning near the Swiss border result in a cold microclimate that ensures reliable snow preservation. Average annual snowfall reaches approximately 3.5m, but the resort’s primary advantage is the consistent sub-zero temperatures that allow for highly effective snowmaking across the majority of the 115km trail network.

Peak skiing conditions are generally found between January and March, when the snowpack is at its deepest and the "Little Tibet" dry powder is most prevalent. The north-south orientation of the valley allows skiers to follow the sun, starting the morning on the Mottolino side and moving to the Carosello slopes in the afternoon. Late-season skiing in April remains a significant drawcard, as the altitude prevents the rapid softening of snow common in lower-lying Alpine resorts, maintaining firm morning pistes well into spring.

Livigno frequently offers "Ski Free" promotions during the shoulder seasons in December and April, where lift passes are included with local accommodation bookings, making it a strategic choice for early or late-season trips. The professional grooming teams operate a large fleet of snowcats nightly to manage the 78 runs, ensuring that even during periods of low natural precipitation, the World Cup-standard pistes remain in optimal condition for recreational and professional use.