Livigno

Livigno provides a distinctive high-altitude skiing experience in the Italian Alps, known as "Little Tibet" due to its remote location and cold, dry microclimate. The resort features 115km of slopes distributed across two distinct mountain sides—Mottolino and Carosello 3000—which are currently separated by the town valley. At an elevation of 1,816m, the village is one of the highest in Europe, with terrain extending to a summit of 2,798m, offering a significant vertical drop of 982m. The trail network is well-balanced for various skill levels, comprising 28% beginner, 55% intermediate, and 17% advanced terrain across 78 designated runs.

The skiing infrastructure is split between the eastern Mottolino side, favoured for its renowned snow park and wide-open freeride zones, and the western Carosello 3000 and Sitas sectors, which offer extensive sun-drenched cruising pistes. As a duty-free zone since the Napoleonic era, Livigno maintains a unique economic status that influences its vibrant après-ski culture and retail sector, featuring over 250 shops. The resort has been selected as the official host venue for freestyle skiing and snowboarding events for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, cementing its reputation as a global hub for gravity sports.

The village atmosphere reflects its Lombardy heritage, with traditional stone and wood architecture stretching along the 4km valley floor. While the two ski areas are not yet physically connected by a lift, a frequent and free shuttle bus service provides efficient transit between base stations. Family-specific infrastructure is a core focus, with multiple dedicated children’s areas and nursery slopes situated at the village level, allowing easy access for beginners before they progress to the high-altitude plateaus.