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ABOUT LIVIGNO

Known to locals as “Little Tibet,” Livigno is famous for its high altitude and pristine mountain character. Historically, Livigno was so remote that the town was home only to a few farming families until the 1970s.

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Today Livigno is known as a top Alpine resort for sports, relaxation, culture and shopping. In 2026 Livigno will host Winter Olympic Games. 

Located 1,816 meters above sea level, Livigno includes the village of Trepalle which is Europe’s highest-altitude parish.

Because of its extra elevation, Livigno boasts heavy snow fall in the winter and an especially Alpine ambience.

Prior to 1965, access to and from the valley was limited to a few summer months when snow melted enough for roads to be passable. No governments collected taxes from Livigno because it was so poor and isolated with such a meager harvest that it was simply not worth the trip.

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In 1965 Livigno was opened to the rest of the world with the construction of the Munt La Schera tunnel to Switzerland. Within a few years, the first tourists from Europe were discovering the charms of Livigno.

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Thanks to its high altitude and stunning nature, Livigno has transformed into a world class sports destination. As a ski resort, Livigno is becoming increasingly sought-after as it boasts cold temperatures which ensure snow when its lower-altitude neighbors are too warm. Modern high-speed ski lifts, spacious trails and gourmet on-slope restaurants make a fantastic outing for skiers of any level.

Click the arrow in the photograph to see more images of Livigno in all seasons.

Beyond the ski slopes, Livigno offers nature, adventure and a perfect training atmosphere for any sport. Because of the high altitude, national teams from a multitude of sports live and train in Livigno every summer. Kilometers of mountain hiking and biking trails make for an ideal summertime getaway, and there is a pedestrian exercise path for walking, running, biking, and Nordic skiing which runs alongside Ca’ Morosani. Other adventure activities include paragliding, heli-skiing, downhill biking, ice driving school, ropes course or a visit to the Aquagranda pool and spa complex.

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For a bit of culture, visitors can enjoy the town. Today Livigno is known for its charming Alpine character which is thanks to strict building codes and local pride. The traffic-free town center features fantastic shops, restaurants and bars. You can experience the best of classical Italian cuisine or try some of the local Alpine specialties, which are experiencing a revival of appreciation. There is also a vibrant night life which includes anything from apres-ski to aperitivo and after-dinner festivities.

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One of Livigno's undeniably exciting attractions is the Duty-Free shopping. The Italian VAT tax, which is usually 22%, is not collected in Livigno shops, making it a perfect spot to pick up a new snowboard, Gucci loafers, a mobile phone or diamond earrings. 

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Activities Include:

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Skiing

Hiking

Cycling

Heli Skiing

Horse Riding

Ice Driving

Paragliding

Llama Trekking

Aquagranda Pool and Spa

Latteria di Livigno Dairy and Gelato

Larix Park Ropes Course

MUS Museum of Livigno's Culture

Stroll alongside the River Path

Duty-Free Shopping

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Sample Day Trips:

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Bormio, Italy: Visit the Roman Baths, an ancient thermal spa with modern updates, and dine in the old town, which is full of Italian character.

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St. Moritz, Switzerland: Visit the bastion of Alpine glamour for lunch and a stroll through town, or take to the slopes.

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Pontresina, Switzerland: Hike the Bernina Group and ride on the iconic Bernina Express train. Take in the Swiss charm and visit a church with medieval frescoes.

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​All within an hour's drive from the Villa​

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Livigno has a free bus service with a stop next to Ca’ Morosani.

There is a taxi service which can cater to all transport within Livigno as well as airport transfers. There are also several airport and train station shuttle companies.

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For more information, visit www.livigno.eu

Getting to Livigno:

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Livigno is a 3-4 hour trip from either Zurich or Milan airports.

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The closest train stations are Zernez, Switzerland and Tirano, Italy.

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