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How to choose the right skis: a guide for every level

How to choose skis: length, waist width, turn radius and flex explained simply for beginners, intermediates and experts, plus boots and hire vs buying.

2 February 2026 - Redazione Funivie.it

Photo: Wolfgang Moroder · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Accommodation

Where to stay in Livigno: hotels near the lifts

Livigno hotels near the lifts: the best areas to stay, 2026 prices and Olympic tips, plus duty-free shopping and the Olympic freestyle venue.

2 February 2026 - Redazione Funivie.it

Photo: qwesy qwesy · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Guides

Adaptive skiing in Italy: accessible resorts and services

Where to ski in Italy with a disability: resorts with adaptive ski schools, sit-skis and bi-skis, discounted ski passes and tips for planning your trip.

1 February 2026 - Redazione Funivie.it

Photo: Wolfgang Moroder · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Accommodation

Where to stay in Cortina d'Ampezzo: hotels near the slopes

Where to stay in Cortina d'Ampezzo: hotels in the town centre, near the slopes and cheaper options in the Cadore valleys, with prices and booking tips.

1 February 2026 - Redazione Funivie.it

Photo: Anton Nikiforov · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Season

Summer skiing in Italy: where to ski on the glaciers

Where to ski in summer in Italy: the glaciers that open, when they open, what the snow is like and practical tips for summer skiing in the Alps.

1 February 2026 - Redazione Funivie.it

Photo: qwesy qwesy · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Technology

How ski lifts evolved: from chairlift to smart gondola

The history and technology of Italy's cable cars and ski lifts, from the first chairlifts to modern gondolas with heated seats and Wi-Fi.

1 February 2026 - Redazione Funivie.it

Photo: Manuel righi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons