Italy - Livigno

New Resort - High altitude, snow-sure & duty free!.

The Resort...
Livigno is a superb all-round ski resort that offers high altitude sunny skiing, plenty of entertainment and affordable accommodation. Lying in the stunning Valtellina alpine valley near the Swiss border, Livigno boasts modern ski lifts and well prepared pistes whilst retaining the traditional rustic character of its three original villages. Livigno’s duty free status will delight bargain hunters who can browse through the numerous shops of the pedestrianised centre.

Apres-Ski...
For après-ski on your ski holidays in Livigno there is a wealth of non skiing activities that include skating, bowling, tubing, swimming, cinema, snow shoe walking and discos and, of course, duty free shopping. There is an efficient free bus system which allows you to experience the entire valley effortlessly and easily.

Your Accommodation...
Your 3* hotel is located in the area of Teole, just 100m from the Mottolino lift system. It's a family run hotel that offers a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. The rooms, which are simply furnished, are for 2-3 persons and are all en-suite with TV, safe and most have a balcony. Within the hotel there is a meeting room, with table tennis and table football. There is also a bar area that serves snacks and has satellite TV. The hotel is located 1500m from the pedestrianised village centre whish is easily accessed, as are all the activities, by the efficient bus system.

Ski facts...
Resort height: 1,816 - 3,000m
Km Pistes: 115km
Direction of slopes: SE & NW
Snow cannons: 20
Ski Bus: Free in 2006-7
Lifts: 3 Gondolas, 14 Chairs, 16 Drag
Doctor: in resort

The Skiing
The extensive skiing in Livigno is split on both sides of the valley; to the east are the connected Carosello and Costaccia areas, to the west the recently expanded slopes of the more challenging Mottolino ski area. Ski holidays in Livigno offer great oportunities for beginners and intermediates, both boarders and skiers. You can also 'ski in, ski out'. The lift system is efficient enough to negate queues.

What your holiday includes...
* Return travel by fully equipped executive coach
* 7 days en-suite accommodation, full or half board basis.
* 6 days area lift pass
* 6 instruction for 4 hours a day
* 6 days ski or snowboard hire
* Reservations for evening activities



Not included...
* Personal travel insurance
* Snowboarding supplement £35
* Personal spending money
* Meals on the journey
* Cost of evening activities which are payable locally unless otherwise agreed