Livigno

This small Italian town near the Swiss border has a name that originates from an old German word for avalanche. It might sound sinister, but remember that avalanches tend to stick to the slopes that skiers find most enjoyable. In stable conditions Livigno can offer world-class skiing!

The origin of the name may also provide a clue as to why skiing outside the slopes was banned until the 2012/2013 season. However, nowadays nothing stops you from moving outside the prepared slopes and they even offer heliskiing. For those who do not like to go off track, the often talked about wide, long and empty Italian slopes are also there to provide the best opportunities for achieving the perfect carved turn. The slopes are, however, mainly aimed at those who prefer slopes that aren't too steep, even though some of them are.