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Best Ski Resorts in Sondrio, Italy 2026/27: Largest, Highest & for Beginners

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The short answer

By mapped runs, the biggest ski areas in Sondrio, Italy are Livigno (83 km), Aprica (38 km) and Skiarea Valchiavenna Madesimo/Campodolcino (35 km). The highest is Bormio Ski, with runs from 3,012 m (9,882 ft); the biggest vertical is at Bormio Ski (1,822 m); and Aprica has the largest share of easy terrain (50%).

Two snowboarders on a chairlift in Livigno under a blue sky
On the chairlift in Livigno, Italy. Photo: Bogdan Sameliuk / Pexels.
Top elevation of the highest resorts in this list500 m1,500 m2,500 mBormio Ski: top 3,012 m (9,882 ft)3,012Bormio SkiSanta Caterina: top 2,886 m (9,469 ft)2,886Santa CaterinaSkiarea Valchiavenna Madesimo/Campodolcino: top 2,881 m (9,452 ft)2,881Skiarea Valchia…Livigno: top 2,792 m (9,160 ft)2,792LivignoCima Piazzi – San Colombano: top 2,368 m (7,769 ft)2,368Cima Piazzi – S…Valmalenco Bernina: top 2,350 m (7,710 ft)2,350Valmalenco Bern…Aprica: top 2,255 m (7,398 ft)2,255Aprica
Top elevation of the highest mapped run, in metres. Full figures in the table below.
Largest ski areas in Sondrio, Italy by mapped runs
ResortTop elevationVerticalMapped runsEasy terrainSource
Livigno2,792 m982 m83 km32%source
Aprica2,255 m1,100 m38 km50%source
Skiarea Valchiavenna Madesimo/Campodolcino2,881 m1,344 m35 km42%source
Bormio Ski3,012 m1,822 m32 km20%source
Santa Caterina2,886 m1,165 m26 km10%source
Cima Piazzi – San Colombano2,368 m1,031 m23 km27%source
Valmalenco Bernina2,350 m825 m23 km46%source

Highest ski resorts in Sondrio

Higher resorts generally hold snow longer into spring. These have the highest mapped runs in Sondrio, Italy.

Bormio Ski: 3,012 m (9,882 ft) →Santa Caterina: 2,886 m (9,469 ft) →Skiarea Valchiavenna Madesimo/Campodolcino: 2,881 m (9,452 ft) →Livigno: 2,792 m (9,160 ft) →Cima Piazzi – San Colombano: 2,368 m (7,769 ft) →

Biggest vertical drop

Vertical is the height difference between the highest and lowest mapped runs: a guide to how long the longest descents can be.

Bormio Ski: 1,822 m vertical →Skiarea Valchiavenna Madesimo/Campodolcino: 1,344 m vertical →Santa Caterina: 1,165 m vertical →Aprica: 1,100 m vertical →Cima Piazzi – San Colombano: 1,031 m vertical →

Best for beginners (most easy terrain)

Ranked by the share of mapped run length graded novice or easy. A big share of gentle runs gives beginners more room to progress; also check where the ski school meets.

Aprica: 50% easy (38 km total) →Valmalenco Bernina: 46% easy (23 km total) →Skiarea Valchiavenna Madesimo/Campodolcino: 42% easy (35 km total) →Livigno: 32% easy (83 km total) →Cima Piazzi – San Colombano: 27% easy (23 km total) →

How we chose

“Best” here means measurable: size (km of mapped downhill runs), top elevation, vertical drop and the share of easy terrain, across the 7 ski areas with at least 20 km of runs and five lifts in Sondrio, Italy. Figures come from OpenStreetMap via OpenSkiMap, retrieved 2026-10-01, and can differ from resorts’ own published numbers.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the biggest ski resort in Sondrio?

By mapped runs, Livigno, with about 83 km and 37 lifts.

What is the highest ski resort in Sondrio?

Bormio Ski, with mapped runs starting at about 3,012 m (9,882 ft).

Which Sondrio ski resort is best for beginners?

By share of easy terrain, Aprica (50% of runs graded novice or easy). Also consider ski school locations and lift access.

Official sources

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