Gary and the Redditch Mob from UNITED KINGDOM writes:
Visited Livigno during mid January 2007, we were greeted by Big Blue skies, splendid scenery, good skiing and friendly locals. Runs to suit most levels especially beginners and intermediates, the more advanced may grumble a little - but - HEY, can't always please everyone. Beginners will enjoy the many blue runs at village level - but a quick word of warning some of these taper off sharply at the ends or alternate to Reds without warning. Just take the time to study the piste maps beforehand. Temperatures were minus 10 at night with the pavements becoming sheet ice (great fun though ).
At this time we must mention Steve from Leeds, you are both a source of inspiration and entertainment, we have nicknamed you STEVE from LEEDSVINGO - keep the good work up my friend may see you and your family there one year !
It snowed 2 weeks before we arrived there with conditions just starting to turn icy - but still fun, enjoyed the laid back and relaxed approach and certainly not over-skied pistes as per many French resorts.
Yes - those Livigno prices are correct, a litre bottle of Jack Daniels for 7 pounds and a respectable restaurant meal for around the same. Try an Italian authentic pizza, you will feel like suing Tescos. Fantastic and for less than 5 pounds. It may pay to brush up on your Italian a little, I'm sure the locals tire of the many gesticulating Brits inquiring where the tobacconists are located.
We have previously skied at Austria, Germany and France ( 3 valleys ) and would rate Livigno as a package up there with the very best, the effortless long blue cruise run from the top of Costaccia is worth the price of the Plane Fare alone.
Those buses, they are a source of both irritation and humour. They are frequent and reliable during the day, however, after 6 p.m. they partly disappear or worse they self terminate their service leaving you with frozen brass monkeys to thaw out at leisure afterwards. If you get the chance catch the blue bus to the eastern lakeside of the village, we chuckled at the many buildings and houses with their same style detached dog kennels built to the same architecture ( very funny).
On the bus subject, simply go into any pub or restaurant and they will willingly call a taxi for free - taking you anywhere in the village for less than 4 pounds.
So, if you are thinking of a Ski Holiday or fancy an alternative resort try Livigno - you won't be disappointed - book it now and be greeted by those big blue Livigno skies. And Steve from LEEDSVINGO - keep the writeups coming my friend.
Skiing is our religion and the mountain is my church.
Gary, Sandra and the Redditch Mob
See you all out there March 07. ................Chow !
2007-02-09 |
