Livigno, Italian Alps

Livigno: 4 things to know before you go

Italian Alps, Italy ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น

Duty-free prices, a national-park setting and a long high-altitude village that holds snow into May. Livigno will host the freestyle and snowboard events at the 2026 Olympics, and the freeride scene already knows the way.

1.Is the snow reliable in Livigno?

Yes. The base sits at 1816 m and the top reaches 2900 m, which puts snow reliability among the very best on our index (score 93/100).

2.Do you need a car, or can you ski in and out?

Ski-in/ski-out depends on the address here: some hotels are on the snow, others need a short walk or shuttle. Pick a slopeside address if skiing from the door matters to you.

3.How big is the ski area, and who is it for?

With 115 km of piste on 31 lifts, it is a mid-size area, easy to get to know over a long weekend. The piste mix leans gentle (0 green, 22 blue, 11 red, 2 black), so beginners and early intermediates are well served.

4.When is the best time to go?

The season usually runs Nov 30 to May 4 (about 22 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. The altitude also holds spring snow, so late-season skiing stays good well into spring.

The full Livigno guide

Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.

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More questions, answered

How much vertical drop does Livigno have?
About 1084 m of vertical, from a 1816 m base to 2900 m at the top.
Is Livigno part of a larger ski area?
No, it is a self-contained resort with its own 115 km of piste rather than part of a linked domain.
Is Livigno good for beginners?
Yes. With 0 green and 22 blue runs, there is plenty of gentle terrain to learn on.

Where to stay

Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.

Alpen Village Hotel
4.62.2k reviews
โ‚ฌ125
โ˜… Top pick

Alpen Village Hotel

Excellent ยท 2.2k reviews

Why we like it

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

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.6/5 from 2,226 reviews). It sits about 1.1 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for Livigno, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

โ‰ˆ 1.1 km to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ125/ night
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Bivio Hotel Plaza
4.61.6k reviews
โ‚ฌ125

Bivio Hotel Plaza

Excellent ยท 1.6k reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 550 m to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ125/ night
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Mota Hotel
4.71.3k reviews
โ‚ฌ140

Mota Hotel

Excellent ยท 1.3k reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 550 m to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ140/ night
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Hotel Bucaneve
4.6995 reviews
โ‚ฌ105

Hotel Bucaneve

Excellent ยท 995 reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 500 m to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
โ‚ฌ105/ night
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