Weather in Valtellina in short
Valtellina is a long valley with towns and passes at very different heights. Livigno, Bormio and Sondrio are not one weather location, and a forecast for one does not describe the others. The Stelvio Pass lies at 2,758 m, far above the valley towns.
The best time to visit is therefore tied to activities, not to a single month. Skiing follows the lift dates announced by the operators. Hiking, cycling and the high passes follow the summer season. Lift dates are plans, not snow guarantees, and the weather can change them.
Which season for which activity
Published dates for 2026 and 2026/27. Next summer's dates will be published separately.
| Activity | Published dates | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Skiing at Bormio | 4 December 2026 to 11 April 2027 | Planned by the operator |
| Skiing at Livigno | Prices listed from 28 November 2026 to 2 May 2027 | The cheapest periods are at the start and end |
| Skiing at Madesimo | Season ends 4 April 2027 | Three runs closed in 2026/27 |
| Summer skiing on the Stelvio | 30 May to 1 November 2026 | Announced, depends on snow and safety |
| Livigno Carosello summer lifts | 20 June to 13 September 2026 | Sitas lifts 1 July to 31 August 2026 |
| Mottolino bike park | 13 June to 27 September 2026 | Bike pass from €29.50 |
| Bernina railway, summer timetable | 2 May to 25 October 2026 | Winter timetable from 26 October to 12 December 2026 |
The Stelvio Pass road and the Gavia Pass are seasonal. The Gavia is closed in winter, and the Stelvio is a summer road. The Stelvio Pass guide has the rules for the pass and the lifts on it.
Tours and excursions by season in the Valtellina
Trips for every season in the upper Valtellina, with live prices and availability.
Livigno weather and Bormio weather
Two mountain towns, two different places.
Do not read one town's weather as the other's. Measurements from the regional weather agency ARPA show the range. During the Olympic period, 6 to 22 February 2026, about 35 cm of new snow fell in Livigno at 1,850 m and about 30 cm on the Bormio-Stelvio piste at 2,000 m. New snow is not the same as snow depth, and it does not tell you how safe the snow is.
Valley and mountain temperatures differ a lot, and a warm or cold spell in one place says little about another. Sondrio in the valley is not Livigno. For temperatures on your travel dates, check a current forecast for the exact town and the height you will be at.
Summer in the valley and on the lifts
Heat is part of the picture too.
Summer 2026 was hot
ARPA rates the Lombardy summer of 2026 as the warmest since 1951, 3.1 °C above 1991 to 2020 across five reference stations that include Sondrio. That is a regional figure, so do not apply it to Livigno.
Summer lifts in Livigno
The Carosello lifts run from 20 June to 13 September 2026. A foot passenger return ticket costs €21 for adults, €14.50 for juniors and €19 for seniors. From 8 to 23 August 2026 it costs €23, €16 and €21. A Carosello bike pass costs €40 for a day, €28 for juniors and €36 for seniors. Children up to 5 are free, and junior age limits differ by product.
Hiking and cycling
Plan hikes and rides in the summer lift and pass season, and keep a plan B for a day with cloud or rain. The weather can turn faster at height than in the valley.
Autumn travel notes for late 2026
Seasonal changes with dates.
Buses
The Perego winter timetables have been valid since 14 September 2026 and run to 8 June 2027. Summer buses to the Gavia and Cancano areas are not part of the autumn service.
Bernina railway
The winter timetable starts on 26 October 2026. From 29 October to 13 November 2026, trains 951 and 952 are announced to run via the Vereina tunnel and not the usual Albula route.
Bernina Express guide →Munt La Schera tunnel
Limited openings apply from 26 October to 7 November 2026: Monday 0:00 to 8 p.m., Tuesday to Friday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 6 a.m. to midnight, Sunday around the clock.
Livigno guide →The page on getting there from Milan covers the transport. If the lakes are part of your trip, see the best time to visit Lake Como and Lombardy.
Plan the rest of your trip
Where the seasons lead.
Valtellina weather: frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Valtellina?
It depends on the activity. Winter suits skiing, with the Bormio season planned for 4 December 2026 to 11 April 2027. Summer suits hiking, cycling and the high passes, with Livigno's Carosello lifts running from 20 June to 13 September 2026.
Is the weather the same in Bormio and Livigno?
No. They are two mountain towns at different heights, and ARPA measures snow at different heights too. Check a forecast for the town you are visiting.
Can I count on snow in winter?
No. Operators publish planned dates, not snow guarantees. The winter of 2025/26 was the third warmest since 1991 in Lombardy, according to ARPA.
Is summer skiing guaranteed on the Stelvio?
No. A season was announced for 30 May to 1 November 2026, but summer skiing depends on snow and safety and can pause in hot weather.
Are the Stelvio and Gavia passes open in autumn?
Both are seasonal. The Gavia is closed in winter, and the Stelvio is a summer road. Check the current road status before you set out.