Visitor reviews for Livigno

• September 17, 2008
  WendyWoo from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  I went to Livigno in January 2007. It was the first snowboarding trip I'd ever made. I thought the place was amazingly gorgeous, I like the way it's so isolated and self sufficient. Everything is on your doorstep. The drive there was long and a bit scary at times, felt a bit of a chore.
  The snow was fab, off-piste was wonderfully fluffy! I got caught in a snow storm for half an hour which was terrifying as they closed the slopes around us, you couldn't see more than an inch in front of you- what an experience!
  About to book again!
  I stayed at La Locanda, the pub with the Simpsons on the roof (for some reason!)
  Very nice, open fire in the bar, you can quite happily sit downstairs in your pyjamas and eat a pizza and drink beer.
  My only negative is regarding the price of everything. Most people seem to be raving about low prices but I didn't think so. I paid £85 for a pair of DC's and they were the cheapest I could find, they're £55 here, branded clothing was very expensive, I bought an O'Niell sweater for £35 half price!. Drink seemed to be the same price as here, meals were a bit cheaper but only a bit.
  My advice would be don't go to shop, don't take a car - you wont need it, do eat your Weetabix first thing in the morning - you'll need it!

• February 07, 2008
  Steve Leeds Lad from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Depends on where you're staying for ski hire. I would go on the Livigno forum and put on a bit more detail, I'm sure you'll get the answers to your questions.

• February 05, 2008
  Steve Leeds lad from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Back also on the 9th Feb, after being in Livigno for the new year and can't wait.
  Don't know if people look on the Livigno Forum Trip advisor. Great tips from people who ski Livigno and local Italians who will answer questions and even ring 'round for you.Seems like a lot of people on the Livigno forum are heading out on the 9th Feb.
  Steve Leeds Lad AKA Articwarrior

• January 30, 2008
  hannah from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Lasse, buses are free around the resort. If you are staying in Teola, the Mottolino is the nearest ski area and my personal favourite, but it's easy to get around everywhere with the buses. It is about a ten minute walk to town from Teola.

• January 16, 2008
  John Head from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Hey guys, first time poster long time reader. I'm off to Livigno with a few mates on the 26th. Been before and as I'm going again it must be good. Food there is delish. Last time I had Italian cuisine one night, steak the next (my favourite is veal). I recommend La Mirage (I think the spelling is correct), it has a pink side and is just on the side of the pedestrian area. For a fun night out where you can get drunk, I recommend Mickys bar as it has a slide!!

• January 11, 2008
  Paul Simpson from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  2 weeks to go until I am back in Livigno for my 6th time. Cant wait to get there and experience a few JD and Cokes after a hard days skiing! Hey, if anyone else is there on the 26th for a week it would be good to hear from you - It's just me, paul ish, peter toopint, and d-race-st'!

• December 19, 2007
  Keith from Rotherham from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Driving out on Friday 21 Dec for yet another Xmas in Livigno - this time staying for the new year too - 13 days skiing, FANTASTIC! 5 families in our group this time. We'll have to stop publicising it - Steve from Leeds - don't want it to get too busy - hopefully see you before the last night this time. Anyone there over Xmas should take the hop over the mountain to Bormio and watch the men's downhill - it's amazing and another great resort to ski if you buy the full Valtellina pass. Snow's looking good on the web cams!

• December 14, 2007
  hannah from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Just got back from Livvy again and the snow is great at the moment.....the new gondola is not up and running yet but they are hoping it will be by Christmas....great food as ever everywhere we went and lovely people....off again in March hopefully, if work permits.....have fun, all!!

• November 30, 2007
  buck from stoke from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Well off to Livigno in 12 days time. Another great bargain to be had. Cheap flights and free lift passes before Christmas. Grab em while you can. Been going to Livigno for at least once a year for the past 10. It never fails to deliver on the snow and fun front. And if you can't ski at least you can buy all the designer gear you could ever wish for at bargain prices, in the shops. Then it's off to Mayrhofen in Jan for another 4 days skiing.

• November 30, 2007
  Ian M from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Livigno, Italian (well officially it's not) a double sided valley with great potential to ski, but even more potential to party. Duty free status makes this a place to drink, shop and drink some more. One of the few weeks skiing where I have spent less time on piste than on the piss.
  Skiing is far from challenging but should keep beginners and intermediates happy.

• March 26, 2007
  Gary and the Redditch Mob from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  All returned, again, from Livigno, 2nd week March, enjoyed the views of lake Como on route. The 4 hour journey flew by. Conditions this time were superb, the best we have encountered anywhere ever!!!
  Snowed during the nights, followed by blue skies during the day. We all skied / boarded all day long with rubber legs to prove it afterwards ( brilliant ).
  Spent more time on the Mottolini side this time. Some of the runs, due to the conditions, exceeded anything we had expected. Our son and his friend, between them, had a couple of nasty falls but we all got back home alive and well to tell the tale.
  Sadly and certainly more expensively we are all committed to La Plagne for next March 2008. However, as a true Livigno fan will continue to look out for any Livigno bargains - STEVE from LEEDSVIGNO tell me more about those 39p flights and commendations to you on your loyalty to this superb place - tell your son from me there is no need to visit anywhere else ,Livigno has it all.
  Roll on 2009 or even Christmas 2007 if STEVE from LEEDSVIGNO wishes to pass on a few price tips to us.
  Thankyou

• March 24, 2007
  Steve from Leedsvigno from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Hello to the Redditch Mob, pleased to hear you are Livigo fans like me, just to clear a few things up; I'm employed by the Livigno tourist office (well I should be) but we only managed one trip there this year. Will be back there for Xmas 2007. This might shock you but my eldest son is getting a bit fed up of Livigno. He's been there about 8 times. I'm just about to put him up for adoption, though he took a friend with him this year and loved all the jumps down the long blue on the Mottolino side. But never fear I'm still plugging the independent holiday. More cheap flights to Bergamo please. 39p is the cheapest we've had.

• March 18, 2007
  Fiona and the Bellavista babes from IRELAND
  

  One week back and still missing the snow, sunshine, Prosecco (at 3.40 Euro a bottle) and the groovy music in Daphne’s! Definitely now part of the Livigno fan club – it’s a cosy, down-to-earth resort with a very upbeat friendly atmosphere. No ski snobs in sight. The classes for beginners were great and the intermediate skiers I was with had no complaints. Roll on next year!

• February 09, 2007
  Gary and the Redditch Mob from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  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 !

• February 08, 2007
  Ross and the Ski Chee Bye Crew from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Have to agree, Livigno is fantastic and I am about to go for the 4th time on the bounce.
  Good skiing and great nightlife. Check out Paco the Argentinian singer. Wherever he is playing is the place to be !

• February 06, 2007
  Dave from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Been to Livigno five times so far & have enjoyed it every time! Never been let down by the snow! I have stayed at the Zodiac a couple of times & all in all it is a good option, right in the centre of the village so everything is on your doorstep!
  Wasn't able to go this year (2007) but my friends still went & stayed in the Letizia apartments & said they where perfect so we are booking them for 2008!
  Skiing wise Livigno is excellent for beginners but may not test some advanced skiers! The snow park is really good & is well worth a go!
  Nightlife is also pretty good with cheap booze a plenty & excellent food also!

• December 13, 2006
  steve leeds lad from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Will see you out there Debbie, next weeks forcast states snow 18th,19th Dec. We have stayed at Letizia before and agree they are nice and well placed, our kids enjoy sledging just behind Letizia after skiing. What with Keith from Rotherhams boyz yours and mine the lads could have a great time should we all meet up.

• December 13, 2006
  debbie from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Thank god it's snowed - we are also staying at the Casa Latizia apts for xmas with our boys age 15 & 13 - haven't skied since xmas 04 so can't wait.
  Apts are good - we stayed there in Feb 04.

• December 12, 2006
  Steve Leeds Lad from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Hi Keith, flying from Leeds/Brad on the 23 Dec, yes like you I've been praying for snow, pleased to see it looking a lot whiter. Staying at the Casa Letizia Apts, next to Cassana drag lift no 30. Hope we do meet up, 8 of us going 4 boyz 16,15,10 and 9. Watch out for the Leeds Utd hats, sad but we've got to keep the faith.

• December 10, 2006
  Keith from Rotherham from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Getting excited as we prepare for our third Xmas in Livigno. Thank god it's snowed! Hope to meet up with other Brits - are you still going Steve from Leeds? See you there! Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

• December 01, 2006
  Henry the Navigator from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Livigno is a great resort for beginners and intermediates. Limited for advanced skiers. The food is fantastic and people warm and friendly. I have been going to the resort with friends and family for over ten years, sometimes up to three times per season and never tire of it! Not to much snow to be seen there at the moment, lets all hope some falls before Christmas to get the season off to a good start.

  Have a good trip if you are planning on going there - I'll be there in January!

• November 27, 2006
  Joanne Hutt from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Hi, went to Livigno in January 2006 with a group of friends and had the most amazing time. The food was great as was the nightlife, we recommend the Apres Ski bar at Carasello 3000, Homelywoods, Marcos and Kokodis for those of you wanting a boogy and cheap drinks! For those looking for apartments go to www.livignoweb.com, there you can put in your requirement for apartments and the locals will email you with an offer price for any available apartments, so simple! Our trip last year was so successful that we're all going out again January 2007, this time with twice as many people. The free ski bus is quite simple, there are only three to choose from, red, yellow or blue routes (maps avaiable from above website)it runs from 7.30am until 8pm. As a snowboarder the only thing i will mention in a vaguely negative sense is that on a couple of the blue runs the incline is pretty flat and if you are a bit of a novice (me)and not confident with picking up speed, you tend to come to a halt and end up relying on your skiing pals for a tow! Otherwise it is a superb resort with extremely welcoming people and well worth the money and long transfer! Hope this helps your decision, see you in January!

• November 01, 2006
  hannah from bristol from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Love the place....been going for the last 4 years 2 or 3 times a season....all organised by ourselves online so it works out very cheap.....kids adore the place and we have many friends who work over there..have stayed in a few different apartments but are now doing it all from a motorhome, it's great fun and much nicer. We have taken a few friends with us before and they are all hooked on the place.....for a shorter, more picturesque transfer try flying to Friedrichsafen and hiring a car....its a small airport so you are quickly through the gates and on the road. You see the snow much earlier this way and the drive through Switzerland is much nicer.

• October 29, 2006
  Rob from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  I went to Livigno in Jan 2006. It was my 1st time skiing and really enjoyed it. The only down side is the long transfer from Bergamo. Really nice food and cheap booze. I've booked my next holiday for jJn 2007 and staying in Hotel Zodiac. Just wondering what it is like in the hotel?

• September 26, 2006
  Charles Buchanan from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  I visited Livigno in Jan 2005. I was still learning how to board so can't give a great review of the terrain but it was a blast. Journey only took about 4 hrs in the rental car but we had to stop for a half hour and get snow chains on in a -20degC blizzard. Never a dull moment. My mates and I are looking for a place to go for xmas/new year 2006 and we are thinking Livigno. We are wanting to hire a cabin as there are about 10 of us. Does anyone out there know of any agencies that handle the renting of cabins in Livigno? Thanks.

• March 06, 2006
  Steve from Leeds from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Hi Keith from Rotherham happy to hear you think the same as me about Livigno. We've already booked for Xmas 06 and will be staying at the Casa Letizia Apartments right next to the Cassana drag lift No30. Hope we do meet up, it will be good for the boyz, maybe we could meet at Xscape Ski Dome in Castleford sometime.

• March 04, 2006
  Keith from Rotherham from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Have skied all over Europe inc Val d'Isere & Verbier and consider Livigno to be the best all round package - great skiing, lovely village atmosphere, such friendly and proud people, food fantastic, top quality facilities and then there's the prices! We have driven there for the last two Xmas - it isn't as far as you might think. Going out there again on April 1st and by the way Steve from Leeds, we will be out there for Xmas 2006, my boys are 10 & 13 but we travel as 3 families each with 2 kids. Might see you there.

• February 26, 2006
  steve leeds lad from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Got back last week. The skiing was better the back end of the week due to new snow. Very fast the first few days. Would and will be going back Xmas 2006. Would like to meet other family skiers who like Livigno. I have two boys 14 & 9 both good skiers. Is there anyone out there who would like to meet up and ski?

• February 23, 2006
  Mike from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Livigno is not bad, no queues even at half-term. The main gripe was the distance from the airport and the length of the resort. There is a free bus service but the signage is hopeless (well I couldn't understand it), so trying to find a bar/shop can mean a lot of walking and asking, no fun if you are tired from a long journey. Its easier to buy booze than food, but it is cheap!

• February 07, 2006
  ian robinson from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Livigno is a fab place to go, it's just such a chew getting there! Long 6hr journey on the coach from the airport. Skiing good due to a large dump the night we arrived. Night life was superb and cheap too!
  Just watch out, we left our apartments on the last day, only for the rep to get a phone call 4 hours into the coach ride back to the airport to say we'd trashed the place on leaving!! and they wanted money from us. Following arrest at the airport one of our group produced a video of us all leaving, proof we hadn't done a thing! The rep told us this isn't uncommon SO BE WARNED! But apart from that I recommend it.