5 IDEAS FOR LIVING LIVIGNO EVEN WHEN IT RAINS

(String: <span id="hs_cos_wrapper_post_body" class="hs_cos_wrapper hs_cos_wrapper_meta_field hs_cos_wrapper_type_rich_text" style="" data-hs-cos-general-type="meta_field" data-hs-cos-type="rich_text" ><p>5 activities including relaxation, nature, shopping and traditions so that you don't miss a single day of your holiday and experience the mountains in summer even when it rains.</p> <!--more--> <p>Livigno, a mostly sunny valley surrounded by the Alps, always offers the right alternative for an unforgettable holiday. In fact, there are <span style="font-weight: bold;">numerous attractions </span>in Piccolo Tibet for the fun and relaxation of the whole family, even on rainy days: from the panoramic Tee trail, to a swim in the pool at the Aquagranda centre, to recreational activities at the calf stables or in the alpine pastures to familiarise yourself with ancient farming traditions.<br><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fun and Relax at Aquagranda</span><br>On rainy days, an essential stop for relaxing and having fun is Aquagranda, one of the <span style="font-weight: bold;">largest wellness and fitness centres in Europe</span>. Aquagranda is <span style="font-weight: bold;">ideal for families </span>and has a Slide and Fun area with a baby pool, water slide castle, adrenalin-pumping water slides, hydromassage and water jets. For those in search of peace and quiet, the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Wellness &amp; Relax Area </span>is a paradise of wellbeing with its saunas at different temperatures and degrees of humidity, its curative steam baths with beneficial effects on breathing, its suggestive saltwater pool for experiencing moments of pure relaxation, and the Kneipp path to stimulate the circulation. Every day in the area you can experience the benefits of the Aufguss" ritual with the sauna master. In addition, the 4 massage cabins allow you to enjoy an exclusive moment of well-being, choosing between a Hawaiian Lomi-Lomi massage, Pinda Ayurvedic, relaxing, sports or personalised massage, or one of the special face and body treatments.<br><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sentiero delle Tee</span><br>In Livigno it is possible to walk along the Sentiero delle Tee, surrounded by the <span style="font-weight: bold;">foliage of the trees that act as a natural shelter. </span>The path leads trekkers to the discovery of small huts and barns typical of Livigno's tradition, once the summer homes of shepherds and now largely renovated. The departure is from <span style="font-weight: bold;">Pont de la Calcheira</span> at 1846m, from here crossing dirt tracks and paths <span style="font-weight: bold;">immersed in nature,</span> it is possible to enjoy an enchanting panoramic route halfway up the mountainside, protected by the majestic larches. &nbsp;Among the most beautiful tees on this trail are <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tea da Taglieda, Tea del Pel, and the Tea da Borch refreshment point</span>.The route continues across the valley and up the opposite side towards the lake, crossing the hamlet of Teola and descending towards the lake after meeting the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tee di Pemont, Desjana and del Brun</span>. The cycle path that runs along the shores of the lake returns to Pont de la Calcheira. This route also offers a beautiful view of Livigno and the possibility of entering the village directly in case of bad weather, or at the numerous refreshment points where you can find shelter. For those who like to walk in the rain, the suggestive Sentiero d'Arte or the Pista Ciclabile are ideal alternatives.<br><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">A dive into the past at the MUS!</span><br>Livigno is not only nature and sport: an important part of everyday life in the Little Tibet is also <span style="font-weight: bold;">history and culture,</span> which enrich the visitors' stay with a series of peculiarities to be discovered. The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mu</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">s!,</span> the ethnographic museum of Livigno and Trepalle, accompanies the visitor in the discovery of the past of this territory to understand the dynamics that led it from a quiet farming village to a lively tourist centre. Through the faithful <span style="font-weight: bold;">reconstruction of domestic environments and interesting thematic sections</span>, the museum bears witness to the spirit of adaptation and the art of making do with little, which have always distinguished the people of Livigno and Trepalle. Housed in an old wooden and masonry house, the ethnographic museum traces its roots back to the end of the 18th century. The museum can be visited with a guide or independently, thanks to the information panels in each room and the practical audio guide, a free app that visitors can download directly onto their smartphones. During the summer period, visitors can take part in a visit to some of the area's churches to discover, for example, the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Church of San Rocco</span> on 11 August and the<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Church of S. Maria Nascente</span> on 18 August.<br><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Livigno: shopping glam and slow</span><br>In Livigno the holiday never ends, not even on rainy days. Another idea in case of bad weather is shopping, thanks to the <span style="font-weight: bold;">wide range of shops, over 250</span>, including <span style="font-weight: bold;">exclusive boutiques,</span> internationally renowned brands, and luxurious flagship stores open all year round. In addition to these, there are the <span style="font-weight: bold;">shops of local artisans</span> linked to traditions, specialised sports shops where you can find shoes, clothing and equipment, perfumeries with assortments of every fragrance and brand, and jewellers with all the mush have of the moment. There are also hi-tech stores with expert advice on smartphones, cameras, PCs, smartwatches, earphones, speakers and many other accessories. Moreover, thanks to the new update of the <span style="font-weight: bold;">App My Livigno</span>, it is possible to consult the opening hours of all shops and discover where to find your favourite brands with a simple tap on the smartphone screen. Livigno promotes a shopping experience based on a diversified offer for all tastes and wallets, but above all here shopping is Glamour &amp; Slow, to be lived step by step in the exclusive open-air mall, looking for your favourite brand, surrounded by the uncontaminated nature of the Valley.<br><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Discovering rural traditions</span><br>A stay in Livigno is also a valuable opportunity to learn something new: young and old can explore the world of rural traditions in the context of the <span style="font-weight: bold;">malghe, authentic holiday farms</span>. A visit to the calf barn at the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Malga Vago</span> allows you to experience the art of milking, from Monday to Thursday until 7 September, where guests will also have the opportunity to give the calves a drink. Moreover, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, after the milking and the visit to the dairy, it will be possible to taste the best of the Livigno's tradition tasting the breakfast with the products of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tast</span>, the project created by the Association of Chefs and Pastry Chefs of Livigno to know closely the most authentic tastes and products of the tradition. The farmer's day is also a fantastic experience to live the life of the farmer in a typical alpine hut. The activity starts at 17.00 at the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Malga Federia </span>with the milking and the sheltering of the animals in the stable. This is followed by a <span style="font-weight: bold;">typical dinner</span> characterised by appetising dishes and genuine zero-kilometre ingredients, and an overnight stay in the malga. The next morning, after waking up at dawn, the animals will be grazed and breakfast will be served. The activity ends late in the morning with the return to the valley. Finally, the visit to the dairy is a morning dedicated to the discovery of milk, accompanied by a local person: it begins with a special visit to some of the rooms of the Mus! where ancient objects from the processing of milk and its derivatives are kept. Here you can learn more about the history of milk as a source of sustenance and the cornerstone of an agricultural economy that still survives today. <span style="font-weight: bold;">The tour continues to the Livigno Dairy, where the dairy production and innovative machinery can be seen up close.</span></p></span>)