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Livigno

Description: Sondrio, Lombardy, Italy.

Newest Review: ... Also one thing which is a bit stressy is the long distance from Milano Malpensa airport to Livigno, especially is you are using the train and pullman. it takes about 7 hours to get there. But if you get a taxi directly from the airport it will only take about 3.5 hrs. On the Whole livigno was a dream come true. We made alot of friends and had alot of fun. When ure skiing the day passes ... more

... so quickly. 10 days were not enough for us... we are going back next year and it will be for a longer period so we can enjoy more the beauty of the alps, make new friends and meet the old ones. The people are extremley friendly... If anyone is plann...more

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Livigno - Paradise on earth... you'll never forget it (605 words)
by fleurina - written on 28/04/06 (Useful, 2152 readings)
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Livigno is such a great place for a Holiday!! Livigno is situated in the North of Italy, about 5 hrs away from Milano. It is a valley situated in the heart of the Alps. Me and my friend spent an unforgettable 11 day holiday at Livigno in March of 2006. We were new to skiing but that was not a problem at all cause at Livigno there are about 7 schools were you can learn to ski. We learnt to ski @ San Rocco Skiing area (next to the church). Our instructor was great; he was very helpful and patient with us. San Rocco is a very good place for beginners, and then intermediates can ski at Carosello and Mottolino. The hotel we ...

cheap and cheerful (409 words)
by itchyfeet - written on 24/11/03 (Useful, 1044 readings)
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Livigno is a duty free village on the Italian / Swiss border and is known for it's value due to its status as a duty free town. The reason for this is steeped in mystery, but the most popular reason is that the tax men used to arrive for collection, only to never return. We stayed at the self catering Capriolo apartments booked through Inghams which we paid £300 - quite reasonable as we went during the Xmas period. The brochure said the apartments sleep up to 4 but I'd say that was definitely a squeeze. Also be wary of the ground floor as we were woken quite a few times in the early morning by revellers. As far as I'm concerned, Livigno is the best place ...

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by ju5t1n - written on 16/01/03
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Livigno Skiing - Advantages: almost guaranteed snow, extensive skiing area, duty free haven - it's cheap - Disadvantages: transfer time, very cold in January, duty free haven - spoils the village

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