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Pro

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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!! 

 

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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!!! 

Hotels  

Hotel Capriolo

 1 Review and 92 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 74 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... 

Nightlife  

Mikey's Pub: ...

Mikey's Pub: ..., Livigno

 Becky_85 Says:   There are no special dress requirements ... casual will do. 

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... 

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  

Boarder patrol...

Boarder patrol..., Livigno

 grscott123 Says:  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... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Freezing cold!

Freezing cold!, Livigno

 sarah1983 Says:  When I was in Livigno in Jan 2006 it was absolutely freezing! About minus 20C during the day and minus 30C at night. Bring lots of layers!! 

Tourist Traps  

Beware of tour reps

Beware of tour reps, Livigno

 Maxi23 Says:  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... 

What to Pack  

Snow chains

Snow chains, Livigno

 Liolio Says:   If you go to Livigno by car in winter, don't forget to take snow chains with you as sometimes there is lot of snow and you can even be stopped by police to check if you have them in your car. 

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,... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Fantastic landscape

Fantastic landscape, Livigno

 Cristian_Uluru Says:  Everywhere in Livigno you can see a wonderful landscape and a great view of the mountains. 

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... 

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The Place

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  There are no special dress requirements ... casual will do. 

 

Questions and Answers

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Q:  I am planning our holiday. We will be staying 5 days in Florence, then another 5 days in lago di Garda and then finally 3 days in... 

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A: Here is the link to the time tables of train and linked bus connections from an to Milan. http://www.livnet.it/it/aptminfo/collegamenti_pubblici.htm During high... 

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Welcome to Livigno

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 The small town of Livigno belongs to the province of Sondrio, in the Alps. Livigno is very famous thanks its many fantastic ski racetracks which made it one of the best place of Valtellina where to...... 

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Livigno - a duty free zone in Italy

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 A spot of artificial snow from the snowmaking facilities before the start of the season. 

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Livigno... Fantastic!!

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 We have been visiting Livigno for the past few years around the February / March period. It may seem sad to return to the same place so regularly however Livigno has everything for a great ski holiday... 

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Miles from anywhere but worth the journey

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 This is an intermediate skiers' paradise. 2/3 ski areas reachable by a regular (if slightly puzzling) bus service. The village is strung out along the valley floor, the Carosello end where we stayed... 

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Ski trip 2006

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 Went to Livigno for New Year 05/06... 

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