Livigno in a motorhome

Category: Places Visited

  • Bernina Pass – Passo del Bernina

    Bernina Pass – Passo del Bernina

    Another mountain pass to add to our ever-increasing collection – this time the Bernina Pass. The Bernina Pass connects Pontresina in Switzerland to Tirano in Italy. The pass covers a distance of almost thirty-three miles and rises to 2330 metres above sea level. The Bernina Pass will take you towards the tax-free town of Livigno…

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  • Motorhome parking in York – “Park and Ride”

    Motorhome parking in York – “Park and Ride”

    Motorhome parking in York is provided at six “park and ride” sites located on the outskirts of the city. Each of these sites offers a dedicated parking area for motorhomes. A low-cost bus ticket is available to the city centre, hence avoiding the hardship of trying to park in York itself. The six park and…

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  • Passo di Foscagno, Livigno – Italy

    Passo di Foscagno, Livigno – Italy

    For those who have enjoyed a visit to Livigno, and of course it’s tax free status and shopping, there are only three roads out of the town. In the past we have arrived at Livigno by the Tunnel la Schera and also the Passo di Forcola. At this time of year – yes, even in…

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  • Livigno – and duty free shopping!

    Livigno – and duty free shopping!

    Livigno is not only a town in it’s own right, but is also a commune – a collection of other local villages. Livigno is one of the few “duty-free” areas of mainland Europe. Tax advantages in the area date back to the sixteenth century but in more recent times, the duty-free status was confirmed by the EEC…

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