Livigno Italy – Delightful Resort… and… Duty-free haven!

Livigno Italy
 

The core of the skiing at Livigno Italy is on the ski-in, ski-out, south-east-facing Carosello, and a two-stage gondola provides rapid access from the town to the highest point. The skiing is generally steeper on the west-facing side of the valley. Wide pistes mean that Livigno is a good place for novice snowboarders, but it presents few challenges for the experienced. Reporters rated the resort ‘great for apprehensive skiers and mixed-ability families’.

 
   

Snow Range: 1800m - 3000m

Pistes: 115km of prepared ski runs

Town Altitude: 1800m

Cross Country: 40km of prepared runs

Highest Lift: 2800m

Lift Capacity: 46 460 people per hour

Lifts: 3 cable cars, 14 chairlifts, 16 draglifts

Lift Pass: Your passport to the slopes! Access to all lifts and ski buses.

Ski School: Yes. A maximum 10 students per class

Season: 18 Dec 2010 to 26 March 2011 (subject to snow!)

   

Ski Team In Livigno Italy

Livigno Ski Resort

Ski Representatives will be based in Livigno for the entire ski season. They will be your hosts and will ensure you have an unforgettable holiday.

 

Guided Ski Tours

Ski Reps provide an excellent programme of Guided Ski Tours, otherwise known as a ‘Ski Safaris’. These outings are a wonderful way to familiarize yourself with the ski areas before taking off on your own.

 

Ski slopes of Livigno

   

Beginners - Very Good

Livigno’s extensive ski area boasts long, wide pistes which makes it ideal for beginners. The longest Blue run is 7km long so you can really build up speed before falling… just kidding… about the falling, not the length of the piste!

Intermediate - Very Good

At and altitude of 1820m, Livigno enjoys a fantastic snow record, reaching heights of 3000m, combined with high speed chair lifts and 115km of skiing makes Livigno an ideal resort for intermediate skiers.

Advanced - Good

With so many runs to choose from, the advanced skier will have a lot of fun. A bit of off-piste skiing and tree runs will keep you on your toes.

 


Après Ski
Italian après ski is different to Austrian resorts – in Italy you tend to have a drink at the end of the ski day and they push off home for a shower and to change into some fresh gear before heading out to the pubs, restaurants and clubs.

Really vibey clubs include Daphne’s (now there’s a good strong Italian name for you!), Gallis and Marco’s. For shaking your bootie – head to Kokodis!

Resort Activities:
Besides skiing, the list of things to do in and around Livigno is almost endless. So if you’re not taking to the slopes you might want to try one or more of the following:

> Sleigh Rides
> Ice Skating
> Paragliding (from Feb onwards)
> Bowling
> Horse Riding
> Ski Dooing
> Mountain Hut Dinners
> Ice Go-Carting
> Tobogganing
> Ice Climbing
> Ski disking
> Bum Boarding
> Night Skiing
> Snow Show trekking
> Massages
> Solariums
> Indoor swimming pools
> Sports Centre
> Husky sledding
> Arcade centre and indoor climbing walls
> Bormio Baths (hot springs)

Eating Out:
With around 100 restaurants and snack bars to chose from, you won’t miss a meal in this resort! Budget meals range in price from Euro 5-10, mid-range Euro 10-20, high-end Euro 20-30 and deluxe Euro 30+. Remember that sitting down at a bar or cafe can sometimes triple the cost of the bill – standing at the bars and take-aways are a good idea! While service charges are normally included in your bill at a restaurant, it is customary to leave a small amount extra.

Shopping:
Stretch those Euros a little further with all on offer in this Duty-Free haven – 200-plus shops selling everything from clothing and perfume to sunglasses and imported whiskey!

 
 

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