APH Resort Guides at a Glance:
Livigno

Overview
Livigno is good for long, cruisy intermediate runs. Located near the Swiss border, it’s reassuringly high, too, so you’re pretty much guaranteed to get good snow. It doesn’t have the greatest nightlife in the world, but you’ll find plenty of duty-free shops in which to spend your pocket money.

Terrain
Livigno is spread over three areas - Costaccia, Carosello and Mottolino. This not really a resort for experts - even the blacks are little more than tricky reds. But it’s great for intermediates and beginners, with a good choice of nursery slopes.

Recommended run
Take the long, languishing red that runs under the Mottolino gondola - ideal for laying out some chunky turns.

Ski-in, ski-out?
There’s lots of accommodation to choose from here, with good access to the nursery slopes. You can get around the resort on foot, but there is a free bus shuttle too if you’re suffering from shaky legs at the end of the day.

Cost of living
Although it’s tax-free, Livigno is not as cheap as the likes of Andorra. A lunch-time pizza will cost you about £6.

Nightlife
There are lots of places to get involved after the lifts close, but the apres culture here is not the liveliest in Europe. Try Tea del Vidal, at the bottom of Mottolino, or Stalet at the base of Carosello.

Alternative activities
Go horse riding round the base of the valley, or pound the pavement for duty-free bargains.

Family friendly
There are ski school classes for children, and day-care facilities but it’s probably not the most exciting resort for youngsters.