| How to get to Livigno
A word on customs: Dating back as far as the 7. century Livigno had been granted a duty free status based on its extremely remote location in the Alps. European Community rules do not apply for the export of spirits, tobacco and other goods. Thorough checks are absolutely normal when the custom houses are passed so it is advisable to stay within the allowed limits. Snow chains are definitely required during the winter season. Depending on the actual situation the access to Livigno may be possible without chains but with frequent heavy snowfalls chains are an absolute must in your equipment. |
Livigno
is located in upper Italy on the border to Switzerland. It's 4.700 inhabitants
live at an average height of 1.800 metres above sea level. Livigno can
be accessed by three different routes each passing customs.
| Forcola di Livigno-Pass | 
This pass is only open from May through November. It leads into the Bernina pass on the Swiss side. A passport or ID card is required to cross the border. |
| Passo di Foscagno / Passo di Eira | This access from the Italian side is via Bormio and Sondrio and is
kept open all year round. You will see some magnificent Alpine scenery
here and the trip can be combined with a trip to the Passo di Stelvio during
the summer.
On the way to Livigno you pass Trepalle which is Europe's highest permanent settlement (2.250 metres above sea level). |
| Tunnel 'La Drossa'
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This access via tunnel from Switzerland is open from 8am
to 8pm, Saturdays til 10pm. The tunnel toll is 20.000 Lit (about US$12)
for a motorhome, two adults and two children.
The distances from Germany are: Berlin-Livigno: 835 km
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