The resort
Livigno lies at 1,816 m in a high, dry valley with duty-free status dating to the Middle Ages. Today that means a kilometer of tax-free shopping down the middle of the town with accommodation along the lift bases.
The skiing
Livigno’s skiing occupies both sides of the valley: Carosello 3000 and the Sitas slopes on one side, and Mottolino on the other. Together they offer 115 km of slopes, with a Ski Link shuttle between the bases. Mottolino also has a substantial freestyle area, which hosted snowboard and freestyle events at the 2026 Olympics.
Snow & weather
High, dry and cold is the pattern: the inner-Alpine position means less snowfall than the storm-facing ranges but cold conditions that help preserve snow, and the published season extends from late November to early May, subject to conditions. The month-by-month record, in °C and °F, is on the Livigno snow & weather page.
Lessons & ski schools
Schools include Centrale, New Ski School and Livigno Sport Academy. Ask which side of the valley the course uses, since switching between Carosello and Mottolino involves a shuttle rather than a ski connection.
Passes
A Livigno ski pass covers both sides of the valley. The published 2026/27 season runs from November 28, 2026, to May 2, 2027, subject to operating conditions. Age discounts and the Skipass Free accommodation promotion have specific eligibility rules. Check dates and conditions in the official shop at shop.skipasslivigno.com before including a discount in your budget.
Where to stay
The town runs long and thin between the two ski sides, so check which ski side your accommodation serves: the center puts the shopping street and the Livigno Centro gondola on foot; San Rocco sits at the other Carosello base; the Teola side is handiest for Mottolino. More than 30 lifts are reachable directly from hotels, and a free town bus covers the rest.
Getting there
Check winter access carefully when planning the journey to Livigno. The Munt la Schera tunnel is tolled and has alternating traffic and vehicle restrictions. From Italy, the winter approach uses the Foscagno Pass; the Forcola Pass closes for winter. Compare seasonal shuttles from your airport with train connections to Tirano or Zernez and onward buses.
Beyond the pistes
Aquagranda provides swimming, sports and wellness facilities. Signposted winter walking and snowshoe routes offer outdoor alternatives, while the main shopping street has duty-free stores. Check route conditions and facility opening times for your visit.
Who it suits
Livigno offers high-valley skiing and substantial freestyle facilities on a shared pass. Allow for the longer transfer and winter road restrictions when deciding how much time to spend here.
Quick answers
Why is Livigno duty-free? The valley has held special tax privileges since the Middle Ages and remains a non-customs zone today: fuel, perfume, spirits and more sell at duty-free prices along the kilometer-long shopping street. Export allowances apply on the way out (200 cigarettes, €300 of goods to the EU, per the official list).
How does the Livigno ski area work? Two sides of one valley: Carosello 3000 (with Sitas) on the west, reached by the San Rocco and Livigno Centro gondolas, and Mottolino on the east: 115 km in total, topping out at the Altavista chair at 2,794 m. A free Ski Link shuttle joins the two bases, and one pass covers everything.
How do you get to Livigno? From Switzerland, the single-lane, tolled Munt la Schera tunnel (3.5 km, with alternating traffic controlled by lights); from Italy, the Foscagno Pass from Bormio, open around the clock with winter equipment mandatory October 15 to April 30. The winter Livigno Express shuttle serves the Milan-area airports, and the railheads are Tirano (Italy) and Zernez (Switzerland) with connecting buses.