Livigno is a ski resort in the Lombardy area of the Italian Alps, near the Swiss Border. It is part of the Valtellina Cluster of the alpine events for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games. Livigno is the site of Snowboarding and Freestyle Skiing events at specially built Snow Park and Aerials & Moguls Park venues.

Google Street View

There’s some gorgeous, easy running options in the valley area between the mountains, on paths along Lago Livigno (lake) and along the Spöl River. They can be run separately or combined. Overall, there’s a 20 km paved multi-use path that runs the length of the valley. In winter, the path is groomed — for both XC-skiing and also packed down for walking/running, either as a parallel path or separate ‘section’ for running.  In the non-winter months, there are also myriad trail running opportunities.  Note: this is high-altitude running: 1800m (6,000 feet). 

Via Restel Along Lago Livigno

V. Restel, Lago Livigno. Google Street View

The Via Restel Path along the Lago Livigno reservoir is among our most scenic running routes in the alpine clusters of the Milano Cortina games. A wide gravel path runs along the south side of the lake. Though it’s wooded, and there are trees on the lake side, there are still some lovely views of the lake and mountains. We start the route off Via Lipont, at the small bridge that crosses over the river. The path extends for 2.4 km. 

Longer Option: To add to the 4.8 km out & back, there’s a path that runs along the Torrente Federia, on the Carosello side of the resort. You’ll need to cross back over the bridge and run along the north side of the Spöl for 0.8 km. The path along the stream runs for 1.7 km, climbing ~60m, and features some lovely mountain views. Doing both these options is a neat 10k! Can also mix & match with the Spöl River paths (below), which extend south for ~5.5 km. 

Spöl River Paths

V. Bondi, Spöl River. Google Street View

The Via Bondi cycle path runs along the Spöl River, which cuts right through the Livigno Valley, bisecting the two ski areas. Starting near Via Pemont, we’ve mapped ~5.5 km to the Parcheggio Comunale P14 @V. Pont Lonch. There are great views of the narrow river and surrounding mountains. In some sections there are paths along both sides of the river. It’s a gradual, ~60m uphill headed south. Winter Note: These paths are groomed for X-C in winter, and also packed down for walkers/runners, alongside or separate sections. 

Longer Option: Combine with Lago Livigno route, above.