6 August 2026 · 6 min min read
What to Do in Livigno in Summer: 10 Unmissable Experiences
What is there to do in Livigno in summer? Much more than you'd expect from a destination known mainly for skiing: from June to September the Alpine basin turns into one of Europe's mountain biking capitals, with trails for every level, a lake to explore by canoe, and a pedestrian centre that remains one of the few duty-free zones in Italy. Here are 10 experiences not to miss.
1. Mountain biking at Mottolino Bike Park
Livigno is known across Europe as one of the mountain biking capitals, and Mottolino Bike Park is its heart: 14 trails spanning downhill, a jump area and north shore sections with bridges and wooden features, for anyone looking for real adrenaline in the saddle.
2. The Bike Academy for families with children
You don't need to be an experienced biker: the Bike Academy offers a route of around 5 km designed specifically for beginners and children, a good way to introduce even the youngest to biking in a safe setting.
3. Hiking around Lake Livigno
A classic walk suitable for everyone is the loop around Lake Livigno, with stops for a picnic on warmer days — the easiest summer activity to organise, suited to every age.
4. Excursions among the blooming alpine pastures
The Livigno basin is crossed by hiking trails of every difficulty, through blooming alpine pastures — arnica is the area's symbol flower — larch woods and views over the Rhaetian Alps, for anyone looking for a more demanding excursion.
5. Carosello 3000 open in summer too
The winter ski area comes alive in summer too: Carosello 3000 opens its lifts indicatively from 20 June to 13 September, linking scenic trails at altitude that are reachable without too much effort.
6. A canoe trip on the lake
On warmer days, Lake Livigno is also well suited to a canoe trip — a different way to experience the valley, from the water rather than the mountain trails.
7. Shopping in the duty-free pedestrian centre
Livigno is one of the few duty-free zones in Italy: the pedestrian centre, with its duty-free shops, is an almost obligatory stop even for non-skiers, with more competitive prices on spirits, perfumes and cosmetics.
8. Traditional Valtellina dishes
After an active day, pizzoccheri, sciatt and bresaola della Valtellina IGP are worth trying at the town's restaurants, or cooking at your own pace in the apartment's fully equipped kitchen.
9. Unwinding in the private sauna after an active day
The benefit of a private infrared sauna and steam room isn't just for winter: after a day of hiking or mountain biking, the warmth helps ease your muscles even before you think about dinner.
10. Cool temperatures even in August
Summer temperatures in Livigno stay cool even at the height of summer, one more reason for anyone seeking relief from city heat without giving up the mountains.
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