Skiing in Italy

If the beach isn't your style, Italy's mountains offer a wonderfully atmospheric alternative, especially as autumn begins to paint the landscape in warm colours. There's nothing more charming than a countryside hideaway where you can unwind with loved ones and escape the pace of everyday life.

Some runs are every skier’s dream – and the Gran Pista of Valtournenche, also known as Reine Blanche, is one of them. Nestled in the Cervino Ski Paradise area, it finishes at Plan de la Glaea and holds the title of Italy’s longest piste.

Italy is famous for its history, landscapes and cuisine, but it is also one of Europe’s most welcoming destinations for beginner skiers and families.

Ski season in Italy always creeps up fast, and for some people, a week on the slopes isn’t enough. Living full‑time in an Italian ski resort means fresh snow on your doorstep, cool summers in the mountains, and a very different rhythm to city life.

Winter in the Dolomites feels like stepping into a snow-dusted film set: sharp limestone peaks, pine forests heavy with snow, and villages that look almost too pretty to be real. This corner of northern Italy is only going to be more in the spotlight thanks to the Winter Olympics this year, hav

Italy in winter is quietly dazzling: snow‑dusted peaks, misty canals, piazzas enlivened by fairy lights and the soft glow of trattorie windows.

Think rosy sunsets on pale rock, pine-scented paths, and mountain huts serving slow-cooked comfort when spending winter in the Dolomites.

Across the Dolomites and the Apennines, the most beautiful snowy villages in Italy are all snow‑dusted bell towers, olde worlde stone lanes and glistening rooftops.

March is the month when the first signs of spring begin to appear, and with longer days, it’s the perfect time for hiking in nature or planning a weekend getaway. If you’re thinking of taking a trip this month, why not explore some of the best destinations to visit in Italy?

The charm of the mountains and luxury ski resorts continues to attract the attention of international investors.

Italy’s global reputation as a premier ski destination is well-deserved, thanks to its awe-inspiring mountain scenery and world-class resorts.

You don't have to venture far to ski in central Italy. From Rome, numerous ski resorts are accessible within a day's journey. In both Lazio and Abruzzo, there are ample opportunities to hit the slopes, whether you're dusting off your old skis or seeking lessons from expert instructors.

The Aurina Valley in the Italian Alps, more often referred to as "Valle Aurina" or "Ahrntal", is now home to a very special mountain hut called "Sasso Nero".

If you've ever dreamt of buying a ski chalet in the middle of the Italian mountains, it's time to get saving as 2 Italian ski resorts have made the list of the most expensive ski resorts in the world when it comes to buying property.