SEPTEMBER IN LIVIGNO IS PACKED WITH ACTIVITIES FOR SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS, FOODIES AND THOSE WHO LOVE TRADITION

Summer in Livigno is not yet over and many events still await sportspeople, visitors and the inhabitants of Livigno who can fully experience the last few weeks before the winter season begins. From biking to gastronomy, mountaineering to our traditions, as well as trekking and culture, Little Tibet continues to experience summer at full speed.

As our ski facilities are still open, visitors can head up into the mountains on their own bikes to cycle along the paths dedicated to mountain bike lovers or alternatively enjoy the mountain breeze and prevailing summer climate trekking in the Italian Alps. It will also be possible for them to experience adrenaline-packed sessions at one of Europe’s top bike parks, Mottolino, until 29th September 2019. It features 14 trails suitable for everybody, split into three levels of difficulty, as well as facilities that meet the requirements of beginners and experts alike. Mountain Park Carosello 3000 and the Sitas Mountain Area await bikers until 22nd and 15th September, respectively. These spacious areas feature over 50km of trails for all levels, from the Roller Coaster with sensational views, to the Lake of Livigno, from the super fast H-Dream (Hutr) which can launch expert bikers at a top speed of up to 70 km/hour, to Coast to Coast excursions, and the technical flow of our Blueberry Line.

Summer in Livigno is not over for lovers of hiking, running, Nordic walking either, nor all those soft activities that form part of the range of activities Livigno offers visitors. These include a day at Larix Park climbing, paragliding and even paintballing or playing golf.
Besides the many outdoor activities, visitors can also train at the Aquagranda Active You! sports centre in Livigno throughout the year. The centre offers a huge range of opportunities not only to practice sports such as swimming and running but, with 6 different areas, also meets the demands of all our guests: from relaxation in the Wellness&Relax area to fitness in the Fitness&Pool area, from outdoor activities in the brand new Run&Play area which welcomes runners (not just on the athletics track opened this summer) to wellness and beauty in the Health&Beauty area, and from the fun Slide&Fun area to tasty, healthy cuisine in the Bar&Bistrot area.  Everyone will find that Aquagranda Active You! is the ideal place for them.

Shopping enthusiasts or those who still want to enjoy some summer shopping before the start of the winter season can wander along the kilometre of shops that make Livigno the perfect open-air duty free area for some exciting shopping at high altitude.

The many proposals and appointments for the month of September include:
Bike Pass Free (14th-29th September 2019)From 14th to 29th September Bike Pass Free is back for all bike lovers for its second summer. Those who stay in in Livigno for at least 3 nights in a hotel or 7 nights in an apartment in one of the the affiliated facilities during this period will receive a free Bike Pass, allowing them to use the ski lifts on the slopes of Carosello 3000 and Mottolino with their own equipment. With the Bike Pass visitors can also access the bike park and many specially designed and mapped trails and flow-trails that make Livigno one of the world capitals of fun on two wheels.

Mountain Festival (6th-8th September 2019)On Friday 6th, Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September, Livigno will celebrate the Italian Alps that surround it with the Mountain Festival, a long weekend entirely dedicated entirely to the mountain landscape. Friday 6th September will focus on the theme of Mountain&Culture, during which participants will be able to enjoy a slow-trekking experience along a narrative path with music, and meet artist Raffaele Cornaggia at an event called Scrapsworld. Saturday 7th September, the theme will be Mountain&Stories, and experts and mountaineers, including Giuseppe Lafranconi, will talk about their relationship with the mountains. Not to be missed is the appointment with Manolo, aka Maurizio Zanolla, considered the top pioneer of free climbing in Italy, and will present his book Eravamo Immortali (We were Immortal). Lastly, Sunday 8th September will be the turn of Nos3000: groups of participants will begin their ascent to the 10 most representative peaks of Livigno at the same time and continue until they reach 3000m almost all at the same time.

One of Mattias’ Dreams (15th September 2019)The Mattias Association is organising the very first One of Mattias' Dreams on 15th September 15th in honour of chef Mattias Peri. A gourmet dinner will be served at high altitude, offering diners the opportunity to discover the most authentic flavours of the territory in a truly unique location, the cable cars of the Carosello 3000 ski facility. Participants will savour Mattias’ signature dishes whilst enjoying a journey in one of the panoramic cable cars. Inside, the tables will be elegantly decked out like a top restaurant and guests will be served a four-course menu, while the cable car begins its ascent to the top. Behind them, there will be the lights of a Livigno at nightfall, while above them the moon and the starry sky, making this moment both unique and special.

Alpenfest (21st and 22nd September 2019)Right at the end of the summer, Livigno and Trepalle will host the Alpenfest, when the cattle return from their summer migration during an event in which the leading figures are the farmers with their animals, adorned with precious bells and garlands, in an exhibition where prizes are awarded by category.