Livigno’s fast climbing the ladder of Europe’s favourite resorts... and rightly so. We love the snow sure skiing, world class terrain parks and tax-free pricetag of après and shopping, not to mention the mountain charm you’d expect from a resort rubbing shoulders with St Moritz and the delectable food you’d expect anywhere in Italy.
Previously voted 'Best European Resort' at the World Snow Awards, Livigno is a snow-sure mountain town, much loved by skiers from Europe and beyond. Stretching 10km along the Spöl valley with mountains on either side and bordering Switzerland's famous ski classic St Moritz, this is a place you'll find authentic alpine charm in every nook and cranny with a friendly, cosmopolitan atmosphere.
It's not just the high slopes, and attractive village that makes Livigno so hugely popular – its tax-free status is a massive draw. You won't want to miss out on the huge open-air shopping centre, complete with over 250 shops, delis, boutiques and outlet stores. The après ski is some of the most affordable you'll find – a fraction of what you'd pay over in St Moritz with a pint costing as little as 4€ in some bars and giving you change for a pound in most supermarkets. The town is home to many restaurants, serving nonna's favourite recipes and terrific cheese fondues thanks to the local Swiss influence.
If you decide to travel by train from the airport, travel to the Swiss-Italian station of Tirano, where local bus services will take care of the journey's last leg. As well as all the fine places to eat and drink, Livigno has one of the largest leisure centres in Europe, Aquagranda. Families will love the Slide&Fun waterpark, adults will enjoy the Wellness&Relax space, whilst fitness-lovers can keep up the training in the Fitness&Pool area.
Due to its fantastic geographical location, Livigno's ski season usually starts in late November and runs through to early May. The ski area covers the mountains on either side of the town. The 32 lifts service the intertwining-spaghetti-like blue, red and black ski runs. Topped off with the legendary and widely acclaimed Mottolino snow park. If you have the Livigno pass for more than 3 days, you can ski one day in Upper Engadine if you fancy exploring St Moritz.
The nearest airport to Livigno is Milan / Milano at 220 km or about 5 hours by car
The nearest ski resorts to Livigno include St. Moritz & Villars.
Continue the stylish theme for the night at award-winning Mattihas’s Chalet Ristorante Gourmet, where its dipped lighting creates the perfect atmosphere for a romantic meal out. For typical Valtellina dishes (think stag cutlet and heaps of cheese), all set in a traditional Alpine restaurant, La Pioda ticks all the boxes. For somewhere Italian through and through, Ristorante Bellavista is terrific for families. Sweet tooths will love Latteria where the gelato is some of the best you’ll ever taste.
With low and cheerful prices when it comes to drinks thanks to Livigno’s duty-free prices, you’ll find some pretty amazing après ski. There’s always a party going down at the ever-popular Daphne’s Pub – a favourite with Brits for its authentic Baita interior, Irish-influenced après, super cocktail menu and legendary Bombardino beverage (you can’t say you’ve experienced Italian après without trying one of these). For a more sophisticated evening, pop into one of the hotels like la Casetta and soak up the views over the starlit mountaintops as you sip on a glass of fizzing Prosecco and nibble on antipasto platters. If you still have steam to let off, try the ever-favourite Milky’s Discoclub for a slightly crazy but very local vibe or head to the new kid on the block, Bivio Club for live DJ sets with contemporary music, both open until the early hours!
Snowshoeing, snowmobiling and husky sledding are only a few of the things you can try here. A great place for its history, Livigno’s churches are well worth a visit, with the Santa Maria Nascente dating from 1300 AD. If you fancy a day off the slopes to let your aching muscles recuperate whilst keeping the divine mountain views, you’ll love the Bormio Thermal open-air baths.
Although Livigno has far more shops than any other resort of its size, everything is pretty much covered. It is known for the vast number of shops selling duty free goods at much lower prices than the 'duty free' you will find in airports around the world. There are other boutiques selling consumer goods, New Point on via Pienz is a good place to browse for smaller items and Foto Gino has a vast selection of hi fi equipment, binoculars, cameras, video cameras and cell phones and there are also fashion and jewellery stores.
View our detailed Livigno snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Livigno snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Livigno snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.
We have 785 ski holidays in Livigno. Search all Livigno ski deals or pick your preferred accommodation type below:
Maximum and minimum adult Livigno lift pass prices ranged from €150 to €240 for 6 days access to the Livigno ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Livigno holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.
Lift Tickets | Child | Adult | Senior |
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1 Day Price | €25 - €34 | €25 - €47 | €25 - €43 |
6 Day Price | €90 - €139 | €150 - €240 | €116 - €183 |
Age Range | 9 - 14 | 15 - 64 | 65+ |
Most of our ski holidays to Livigno packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Livigno from nearby airports
Flights from London take about 2 hours to Turin, Milan Malpensa, Geneva, Innsbruck. This table shows approximate transfer times to Livigno from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.
Airport | Distance to Livigno | Transfer Time |
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Milan / Milano | 220 km | 5 hours |
Zurich / Zürich | 250 km | 4 hours |
Browse our self-drive ski holidays which include your car channel crossing, or go choose accom-only and book your car ferry or tunnel later.
The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Livigno transfers.
Station | Distance to Livigno | Transfer Time |
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Zernez ( CH ) | 28 km | 28 minutes |
Livigno Tourism Office Just a stone's throw away from Switzerland , Livigno is a wonderful resort for both summer and winter holidays and a true natural paradise. In summer there is a wonderful airgym in the Alps and everything that was white in the winter, turns green in the summer and both are a stunning experience. The resort has gondolas and ski lifts that can get you sorted to those higher altitude and to experience Livigno without limits. Skiing in Livigno is an amazing experience for all winter sport lovers. The Alta Valtellina Ski Area is one of the largest, most important and most beloved in the Alps and in the entire Europe and it offers an incredible selection of opportunities for alpine skiing, snowboarding and for those who want to go off-piste and enjoy more freestyle type skiing. The resort is lovely and the tourism office would be able to assist with booking and information on snow parks, ski slopes of all levels and a dream-like snow, for a ski season that extends from November to May. Services that Livigno Tourism Office offers are: - Information and requirements on tourism in Livigno, necessary contracts and important numbers - How to get to : both winter and summer information on how to get to anywhere you need to - Accommodation assistance - Free Busses and bus passes - Parking and how to book or where to go - Maps for ski area or walking guides - Press information and content Opening Times: Weekdays : 09.00 – 12.30 | 15.00 – 18.00 Saturday : 09.00 – 12.30 | 14.30 – 18.30 Sunday : 09.00 – 12.30 | 14.30 – 17.30
Trauma Clinic Specialized out patient clinic for any injury or accident, examinations. Open Mon-Sun: 09h00-19h00
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