With mountain resorts that enjoy more hours of winter sunshine than almost anywhere else in Europe, and some of the region’s best-value ski holidays, Lombardy’s peaks should be on your horizon. And there are plenty of them. The region has more than 70 ski areas, with over 100 mountains rising 3,000 metres above sea level, producing excellent snow conditions for Lombardy’s 7,650 miles of ski slopes. And it’s not all about whizzing downhill at breakneck speed. Winter hiking and biking trails, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snow-kiting, dog-sledding, tubing and thermal spas mean even those new to winter sports can immerse themselves in the region’s lively mountain culture.
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In the heart of the Italian Alps, the Alta Valtellina Ski Area includes several of Lombardy’s stellar ski resorts, with around 250 miles of linked pistes all covered by one ski pass. Set to host the 2026 Winter Olympics, Valtellina is home to resorts such as Livigno and Bormio that are no stranger to international competitions, with challenging peaks for boarders and skiers. Meanwhile, smaller mountain towns like Aprica are a family favourite, with accessible, tree-lined runs, plus good-value tuition, accommodation and affordable local ski passes.
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