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Livigno
Little Tibet
A duty-free valley above 1,800 metres and an Olympic venue in 2026.
Livigno is a high valley in the province of Sondrio at around 1,800 metres, beyond the Alpine watershed and facing Switzerland: cut off in winter for centuries, it keeps its duty-free status, which has made it a destination for skiing and shopping. In 2026 it was an Olympic venue for the Milano Cortina Games, hosting the snowboard and freestyle events. From Italy you reach it from Bormio over the Foscagno Pass, at 2,291 metres; from Malpensa it is almost four hours — the longest journey on the site.
Livigno
What to see
- Skiing between Carosello 3000 and Mottolino, on the two sides of the valley.
- Its duty-free status, with VAT-free shopping within the legal allowances.
- The Olympic snowboard and freestyle courses of the 2026 Games.
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Practical tips
- There are customs checks on goods when leaving Livigno: keep your receipts and stay within the allowances.
- In winter the Foscagno requires winter tyres or chains and can close for snow: we set the return with a wide margin.
Livigno