Livigno: A hidden gem in the Italian Alps hosting 2026 Winter Olympic events
Livigno hosts Olympic events while keeping slopes open to amateurs and pros, supporting local businesses with nearly 100 restaurants, organizers said.
- On Feb 19, 2026, Livigno was cited as one of six northern Italy cities hosting events for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, sitting nearly 6,000 feet above sea level.
- With operational ski areas during the Games, Livigno's existing popularity with ski and snowboard enthusiasts explains its selection as an Olympic venue.
- Nearly 100 restaurants operate in Livigno, and visitors praised the cuisine, with Giuseppe Mesiano saying, "The food, the everything, the experience, Italy is amazing, absolutely, every time of the year."
- Tourists express awe, noting Livigno's scenic views of the Alps, historic charm, and a cozy vibe, with Giuseppe Mesiano saying `The food, the everything, the experience, Italy is amazing, absolutely, every time of the year`.
- Visitors emphasize local hospitality, saying Tammy Kuhn called the people `so helpful and so friendly,` while Mike Delhinger said `It's so neat, Italy is cool, Livigno is a really neat place` and others said `We have just loved this little village.
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On the Olympic trail: Aspen to Livigno
Getting to Livigno felt, in retrospect, like an Olympic event no one talks about: “Extreme Long-Haul Endurance.” On Tuesday, Feb. 17, I left Aspen optimistic. Unreasonably optimistic. Aspen to Chicago was smooth. Chicago (ORD) to Brussels was long but survivable. By the time I boarded Brussels to Milan, I had consumed enough espresso to qualify as alert while functioning on absolutely no sleep. Somewhere over the Atlantic, time became abstract. …
In snowbound Livigno: Storm delays some of the Olympic competition, in photos
LIVIGNO, Italy (AP) — A storm dumping more than a half-foot of snow in the mountain town of Livigno on Thursday morning forced some Olympic competition to be pushed back a day, the latest in a series of schedule juggling.
Poor weather conditions forced the organizers of the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games to re-engineer the programme in Livigno.
Livigno: A hidden gem in the Italian Alps hosting 2026 Winter Olympic events
Livigno, a picturesque ski village in the Italian Alps, is one of six cities hosting events for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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