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 good skiing, plenty of shops, bars and restaurants..and cheap prices! 


Con

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 Avis rental car broke down! 


In a nutshell

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 Try it. You will go back!! 

 

Explore Livigno

Things to Do  

Trepalle

Trepalle, Livigno

 Cristian_Uluru Says:  Near the town of Livigno there is the village of Trepalle which is the highest inhabited village in the Alps. It is considered the village at Europe's highest altitude. Like Livigno it is a duty free shop. 

Cross-country skiing field

Cross-country skiing field, Livigno

 Cristian_Uluru Says:  In front of the town there is a large area where during the winter time you can do the cross-country skiing. On the background the wonderful mountains full of snow!!! 

Chiesa di Santa Maria

Chiesa di Santa Maria, Livigno

 Cristian_Uluru Says:  The Church of Santa Maria is the main church of Livigno and it is dedicated to the saint of the town. 

A Duty Free town

A Duty Free town, Livigno

 Cristian_Uluru Says:  Livigno enjoys a particular tax status as duty-free area. Italian VAT is not paid. In the main road you can find many shops where you can buy goods at substantially lower prices. You must pay attention because there is a maximum quota of goods that one can take back. For... 

Hotels  

Hotel Capriolo

 1 Review and 24 Opinions  The hotel has a good location, very close to a free bus station and in the centre of Livigno. The... 

Concordia

 1 Review and 15 Opinions  This family 4-star hotel is centrally located, 50m from the ski lifts. Recently completely renovated... 

Restaurants  

La Pioda: Amazing meat dishes!

La Pioda: Amazing meat dishes!, Livigno

 andriane5 Says:  This restaurant has a simple bustling dining area which was very busy both times we went (we had to book in advance). The waiter was excellent, very attentive but knew when to leave us alone. The speciality is a selection of raw meats which you cook youself on a hot stone in... 

San Giovanni - Livigno: Fantastic food & a wonderful family!

San Giovanni - Livigno: Fantastic food & a wonderful family!, Livigno

 grscott123 Says:  What a fantastic place to eat, during the lunchtime or evening. The food and service are second to none. We have visited Livigno now for the past few years and they recognise us and give a very warm welcome. There is also a lounge area where you can relax after dinner which... 

Hotel Ristorante Helvetia: A great restaurant

Hotel Ristorante Helvetia: A great restaurant, Livigno

 Cristian_Uluru Says:  The nice Hotel Helvetia has got a very good restaurant where you can taste a delicious Valtellinese cousine. I can suggest to try the tourist menù where you can taste Pizzoccheri, Polenta and ragaut!!! 

Transportation  

Free bus in Livigno

Free bus in Livigno, Livigno

 Liolio Says:  There are three lines of free buses in Livigno. It is a great service as you don't have to pay for the bus and you can easily get around. The buses are going quite often, maybe each 10min. The buses stop at all skiing points and go through the center. Very comfortable. 

Transfer to Livigno

Transfer to Livigno, Livigno

 grscott123 Says:  We travel from the UK to Milan - Bergamo with Ryanair (very cheap), the best form of transfer has been hiring a car to the resort. You can pick up a one day hire from Orio al Serio and there is a drop off point at the San Rocco church in Livigno.At the end of the week you... 

great free bus service

great free bus service, Livigno

 andriane5 Says:  Make the most of the free bus service in resort. There are 3 routes which take you all around the resort and between the 2 main ski areas. They are extremly punctual and regular, a very useful service. 

Not really a 5 hour transfer

Not really a 5 hour transfer, Livigno

 andriane5 Says:  All tour operators advertise Livigno as having a 5 hour transfer from Bergamo airport. This does not have to be the case! All the tour operators stop for 45 minutes at a half way point, this is actually very annoying as you just want to get to resort. On our return transfer... 

Shopping  

Livigno

Livigno, Livigno

 BarbieGirl Says:  It is located at 1,816 metres above sea level. Livigno's main river is called Akua Granda, also known as Spöl. Trepalle, which belongs to Livigno, is considered Europe's highest inhabited parish. A part of the old village was completely destroyed in the 1960s by the creation... 

Remember customs is waiting

Remember customs is waiting, Livigno

 Liolio Says:  Buying cheap drinks and cigarettes don't forget the customs waiting for you when you leave Livigno, don't buy more than it is allowed. When we went the road from Livigno to Bormio, many cars were checked on the road for carriage of illegal amounts. We were asked how many... 

Local Customs  

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grscott123 5 reviews

Be aware that there is a border control when you enter and leave Livigno. Livigno is a duty free area (cheap alcohol and cigarettes as well as goods) however you are subject to random checks at the border by customs officers. Suggest you have your passports ready just in case.

Written Jan 6, 2007

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Tourist Traps  

Beware of tour reps
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Maxi23 10 reviews

If you're going to Livigno through a travel agent do not be taken in by the Tour Rep on the bus. As soon as you leave the airport they will try to sell you all sorts of things from speciality dinners to Skidoo's. The worst is the ski & boot rental. they tell you that if you don't order it immediately you will be left with old equipment, this is a load of rubbish, if you wait until you get to Livigno you'll be able to hire much better stuff than what the reps get you & at a much lower cost bcoz they get commission.

Written Jan 3, 2006

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What to Pack  

Extra warm clothes

Extra warm clothes, Livigno

 Maxi23 Says:   Even if you're used to skiing trips remember that Livgno is 1900mt, therefore it can be very, very cold, it's not unusual for the temperatures to reach -30 in December & January so take extra warm clothes. Don't even think about buying dutyfree goods at the airport,... 

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 Becky_85 Says:   It can get pretty cold even in summer so get some long sleeved sweaters and a jacket, along with your summer clothes. It doesn't rain much in Livigno, however an umbrella may come in handy especially in July/August. Most hotels in Livigno are 3 star hotels and they only... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Skiing

Skiing, Livigno

 Cristian_Uluru Says:  Livigno is very famous for its fantastic ski tracks. Many people said that these are the best racetrack of all Valtellina. Try to trust!!! :) 

where to ski

where to ski, Livigno

 andriane5 Says:  When we arrived in Livigno we were told to ski on the Carossello side in the mornings and head to the Mottolino side after lunch (to follow the sun). We did this for the first two days and it was fine. However, on the 3rd day we decided to do it the over way round as we... 

Skiing and snowboarding

Skiing and snowboarding, Livigno

 Liolio Says:  Livigno is a great place to ski. It has many wide and perfectly prepared pistes as well as nice restaurants up the mountains. You can go mountains skiing or snowboarding, cross country skiing or go to guided excursions with snow shoes. There are also several skating rinks or... 

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