Limone Piemonte, Italian Alps
Italian Alps

Limone Piemonte

Limone Piemonte has been on skis longer than almost anywhere in Italy: the first lift went up in 1907. At 1,010 m in the Maritime Alps, a short drive from Cuneo and the sea, the medieval main square still sits right at the foot of the lifts.

Altitude
1010 - 2050 m
Vertical drop
1040 m
Pistes
80 km
Lifts
17
Snow score
70/100
Season
Dec 7 → Apr 14

Limone Piemonte is a ski resort with genuine ski-in/ski-out hotels in Italy, in the Italian Alps. The village sits at 1010 m and the lifts top out at 2050 m, with 80 km of pistes and 17 lifts. Its BestSnowHotels snow score is 70/100, and the season usually runs Dec 7 → Apr 14.

How we score and classify resorts

Pistes and lifts

What you can ski here
AlpineSnowboardSnowparkSki touring
46 marked runs
Blue
20
Red
18
Black
8
Average snow by month
85cm
Dec
125cm
Jan
155cm
Feb
145cm
Mar
95cm
Apr

Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain, Andorra, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Japan, the United States, Morocco, Algeria, Lesotho, South Africa, Egypt, Canada, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Chile; Italy, Austria, Switzerland and Germany start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.

Where to stay

A handful of well-rated hotels in and around the resort. Pick one, then compare live prices across Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Grand Hotel Principe
4.4224 reviews
100
Top pick

Grand Hotel Principe

Very good · 224 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Limone Piemonte, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

Guests rate this hotel as very good (4.4/5 from 224 reviews). It sits about 450 m from the slopes. A budget-friendly option for Limone Piemonte, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 450 m to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
100/ night
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Hotel Piccolo Park
4.7151 reviews
125

Hotel Piccolo Park

Excellent · 151 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Limone Piemonte, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

≈ 400 m to the slopesMid-range
From
125/ night
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Fiocco Di Neve Relais & Spa 5L
4.6164 reviews
110

Fiocco Di Neve Relais & Spa 5L

Excellent · 164 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Limone Piemonte, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 750 m to the slopesMid-range
From
110/ night
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CHALET BRAGARD-Boutique Chalet & Spa
4.6128 reviews
115

CHALET BRAGARD-Boutique Chalet & Spa

Excellent · 128 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Limone Piemonte, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 2.0 km to the slopesMid-range
From
115/ night
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Hotel Marguareis
4.6126 reviews
130

Hotel Marguareis

Excellent · 126 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Limone Piemonte, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 600 m to the slopesMid-range
From
130/ night
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Limone Palace Hotel
4.2146 reviews
95

Limone Palace Hotel

Great · 146 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Limone Piemonte.

≈ 850 m to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
95/ night
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Chalet Morel
3.6323 reviews
90

Chalet Morel

Good · 323 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Limone Piemonte.

≈ 3.5 km to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
90/ night
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Riserva Bianca Hotel & Spa
3.9101 reviews
90

Riserva Bianca Hotel & Spa

Good · 101 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Limone Piemonte.

≈ 3.3 km to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
90/ night
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Ski-in/ski-out

Because the main lift station is right in the medieval centre, several hotels on or just off the main square are effectively ski-in/ski-out, you walk fifty steps in your boots and you are on the chair. A few properties further along the valley road require a short shuttle.

Get to know the resort

Limone is the closest serious mountain to Nice and Liguria, which gives it a distinctly Mediterranean accent: skiers come up from the coast for the day, lunch goes long on a south-facing terrace, and the snow tends to be sun-softened by mid-afternoon. The Riserva Bianca area spreads 80 km of piste across two south and east-facing flanks above the village, mostly intermediate red and a small handful of black, no green at all, so absolute beginners are better off on the dedicated learner area. The old centre, around the Romanesque San Pietro church and a string of via Roma cafés, is genuinely lived-in, not a ski-resort stage set. Train access from Turin is straightforward, parking is fine, and lunch is always Piedmontese: brasato, agnolotti, a glass of Dolcetto.

Good to know

  • The terrain is well balanced: 0 green, 20 blue, 18 red and 8 black runs, which suits a mixed group skiing together at different levels.
  • From 1010 m at the base to 2050 m up top, the resort leans on grooming and snowmaking in lean spells (score 70/100).
  • With 80 km of piste on 17 lifts, it is a mid-size area, easy to get to know in a long weekend.
  • The lifts typically turn for about 18 weeks a season, planning around late January to late February tends to land the most reliable cover.
Limone Piemonte, Italian Alps
Limone Piemonte, Italian Alps

Hotels in Limone Piemonte

Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Limone Piemonte good for beginners?+

Limone Piemonte offers 80 km of pistes across 17 lifts, from 1010 m to 2050 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.

When is the best time to ski Limone Piemonte?+

The season runs from Dec 7 to Apr 14, with a snow score of 70/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.

Where should I stay for true ski-in/ski-out?+

Because the main lift station is right in the medieval centre, several hotels on or just off the main square are effectively ski-in/ski-out, you walk fifty steps in your boots and you are on the chair. A few properties further along the valley road require a short shuttle.

How big is the Limone Piemonte ski area?+

Limone Piemonte has 80 km of marked pistes served by 17 lifts, between 1010 m and 2050 m of altitude.

Is Limone Piemonte more for beginners or experts?+

Limone Piemonte counts about 46 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.