Not far from the Swiss border in the southern provinceLombardy and 40 km from the prestigious resort of Bormio is located the best ski resorts in Italy - Livigno. For an abundance of snow and sun, and the cold and dry climate it is called »little Tibet». Tours to Italy for the youngest ski resort has earned a reputation as the best and most prestigious of the large snow fields, which lie in a broad 14-kilometer long valley stretching from the Swiss Engadin valley (Engadin) to the Italian Alta Valtellina.
? Located at an altitude of 1800 meters, the village of LIvigno lies in the middle of two mountain ranges and has the most extensive skiing area in Alta Valtellina. Thanks to the perfectly prepared slopes and duty-free »green zone» duty free, the usual peasant town of Livigno became the center of winter tourism. A successful combination of unusually beautiful landscapes, traditional colorful holidays, ancient architecture and very low prices, and also due to a light relaxed holiday atmosphere, the resort of Livigno has become a very popular holiday destination among young people.
A huge number of shops sellingalcohol, cigarettes, perfume, clothing, and, of course, skiing equipment at the best prices attract shopping lovers. Relax and plenty of fun and offer many inexpensive cafes, bars and restaurants with excellent Italian cuisine, which is abundant on the slopes located along the slopes and in the village. In the resort town of Livigno, a lot of fun. It is the largest national parks in Europe - Engadina and the Stelvio, sled dog races, ice rally, ice rink, a riding school, an annual ski marathon Skambeda traditionally held in December, swimming pools, tennis courts and much more. But the hotels and inns are not so much, and the cost of rooms here range from high to astronomically high. So, if you do not want to pay, then go to the ski resort of Bukovel, where Carpathian hotel You will be able to offer you a high quality service at the best price for you.
But the main thing that attracts huge Livignothe number of tourists from around the world - it is a steady snow cover from November to May and a wide variety of ski slopes. Thanks to well-marked natural landscape resort Livigno has two areas designated for skiing.
For starters intended route,located towards the Carosello (Carozello). Here you can find an abundance of his short descents and very simple trails within easy climb with the help of chair lifts. Experienced instructors will help beginners on the path to success, and the first, of course, the development of more sophisticated slopes that lie a little higher. Here, at an altitude of 2797 meters originate red slopes that have good terrain and low complexity. Here you can climb on a cable car.
? Motolino, located on theA height of 2349 meters is highly appreciated by experienced skiers. On a large telecabin you can climb to the beginning of complex red and black trails with an altitude difference of 462 meters. The total length of the 78 trails of the Livigno resort is about 110 km, of which 12 black trails, 25 km long, 37 red, occupying 45 km and 29 blue - 40 km. Elevation changes from 1816 to 2785 meters. In addition, the Livigno routes are united by a common ski pass (the right to use lifts and trails) for Alta Valtellina and the nearby resorts of Santa Caterina, Bormio, San Colombano and the Swiss Engadine.
The resort of Livigno is also a paradise for snowboarders. Nature itself has taken care of them, creating a perfect wide gentle slopes and plenty of untouched snow slopes with frequent coniferous forests. Also, there is a specially arranged snowboard park. Besides trails for lovers of alpine style ski resort town of Livigno offers a specially equipped tracks for telemark and freeriding, and the 40-kilometer plain Trail. You can try your hand at rock walls for climbers, special slopes for paragliding or devote their time pedestrian walks on paved pedestrian routes that stretched for tens of kilometers.
To get to the ski resort of Livignofrom the airports of Zurich, located 210 km, Milan - 200 km, Innsbruck - 185 km and Munich - 250 km. The nearest railway station is Tirano Livigno is 40 km away.
