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Folgarida vs Livigno vs Madesimo: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Folgarida, Livigno and Madesimo based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

FolgaridaLivignoMadesimo
CountryItalyItalyItaly
RegionSüdtirolLombardiaLombardy
Price level–€€€–
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyPartlyPartly
Nearest airportsVerona (Valerio Catullo, VRN) ~160 km; Bergamo (Orio al Serio, BGY) ~200 kmMilan Bergamo (BGY) - approx. 180 km (3.5-4 hours by car); Milan Malpensa (MXP) - approx. 220 km (4-4.5 hours by car)Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio (BGY) (approx 150 km); Milan Linate (LIN) (approx 170 km)
Ski area63 km115 km60 km
Blue slopes20 km32 km22 km
Red slopes30 km63 km29 km
Black slopes13 km20 km9 km
Ski lifts253212
Village altitude1,607 m1,816 m1,550 m
Maximum altitude2,180 m2,900 m2,948 m
Hiking trails35 km1,500 km–
Population2,0926,807597
Accommodation beds5,00013,0002,500

Key differences

  • Livigno has the largest ski area: 115 km, compared with Folgarida (63 km) and Madesimo (60 km).
  • Livigno has the most black slopes: 20 km, compared with Folgarida (13 km) and Madesimo (9 km).
  • Livigno has the most ski lifts: 32, compared with Folgarida (25) and Madesimo (12).
  • Livigno has the highest village: 1,816 m, compared with Folgarida (1,607 m) and Madesimo (1,550 m).
  • Madesimo has the highest top altitude: 2,948 m, compared with Livigno (2,900 m) and Folgarida (2,180 m).
  • Livigno has the most hiking trails: 1,500 km, compared with Folgarida (35 km).
  • Livigno has the largest accommodation capacity: 13,000, compared with Folgarida (5,000) and Madesimo (2,500).

Folgarida

Direct access to the Skiarea Campiglio Dolomiti di Brenta with 150km of interconnected slopes, family-friendly atmosphere, and proximity to the Noce River for water sports.

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Livigno

World-class ski resort with duty-free shopping status and host of the freestyle and snowboard events for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Madesimo

Renowned for its high snow reliability, the challenging 'Canalone' off-piste run, and its history as a retreat for poet Giosuè Carducci.

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