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Ski resorts in Limone Piemonte

Limone Piemonte has a long ski history, being one of the oldest ski resorts in Italy and attracting skiers since the turn of the last century. Only an hour’s drive to the sea, the resort has a typical Mediterranean feel, while still delivering on the slopes, with extensive runs and appealing views. Known as the ‘mountain of two Rivieras’, Limone Piemonte is perfectly situated and in easy reach of France.

There are 46 slopes at the resort, adding up to 90kms total run length. Of these slopes, 13 per cent are suitable for the beginner, 69 per cent for intermediate level and 18 per cent for the expert. The longest slope at the resort is six kilometres long. Twenty-nine ski lifts service the area, with a total uplift capacity of 29,000 skiers per hour. The highest lift is at 2,050m, while the lowest is situated at 1,032m. The resort has a further six kilometres devoted to cross-country skiing, plus a ski school boasting 100 instructors.

Limone Piemonte is only an hour’s drive from Le Langhe, a well known wine and gastronomic area famous for its quality wines and fine cuisine. The Côte dAzur,, only an hour’s drive away, makes for an appealing day trip.

The season at Limone Piemonte runs from December to April, with good conditions all season. Various ski passes are available, and return visitors are rewarded with cheaper options. Nice and Turin are the nearest airports to the resort at only 96kms and 115kms away, respectively; you can hire a vehicle to complete your journey to the resort.

Skiing in Limone Piemonte

Limone Piemonte is one of the first and oldest ski resorts in Italy, boasting a lively, authentic atmosphere, and a total of 46 ski slopes. Popular with all ages and abilities, the resort is centred around a 12th century church in a picturesque setting.

There are 90kms of ski runs over the 46 slopes at the resort. All abilities are catered for here, with 13 per cent of runs suitable for the beginner, 69 per cent for intermediate level and 18 per cent for the expert. The longest slope at the resort is six kilometres long, and there are a further six kilometres devoted to cross-country skiing.

Twenty-nine ski lifts service the area, with a total uplift capacity of 29,000 skiers per hour. The highest lift is at 2,050m, while the lowest is situated at 1,032m. The total vertical descent at the resort is 1,020m. Limone Piemonte also boasts a very commendable ski school with 100 instructors on hand offering assistance.

The season at Limone Piemonte begins in December and runs until April. Snow conditions are good all season with various offers on pass rates available.

Nice is 96kms from the resort and Turin 115kms away. Both cities have well serviced airports; you can transfer to the resort by hire car. Alternatively, catch a Eurostar train to Paris and connect with the overnight train to Turin, before taking a local train service to the resort.

Apres-ski in Limone Piemonte

The resort of Limone Piemonte is a lively spot full of Italian character, boasting fine cuisine, a lively après-ski and some interesting architecture. Its Mediterranean atmosphere attracts visitors of all ages, while its charming churches and cobbled streets add to the authenticity of the village. Renowned boutiques, art galleries and piano concertos all make appealing attractions at this popular resort.

There is a range of accommodation available at the resort, from apartments through to hotels with restaurant and leisure facilities. Limone Piemonte is host to some fantastic restaurants and bars which make this a lively town. There’s also a cinema, concert hall, piano bars and theatre shows, plus great facilities for children and a commendable ski school.

The village of Limone Piemonte sits at an elevation of 1,000m and is a bustling town with Mediterranean influence and a typically Italian atmosphere. There are numerous restaurants and bars at the resort providing great après-ski and cuisine of a high standard. The accommodation ranges from apartments to hotels and there are some interesting non-ski alternatives such as theatre shows, piano concerts and cinemas showing the latest films.

There are plenty of activities and facilities for après-ski away from the slopes. Some of these include: discotheques, cinemas, a concert hall, piano bars, plus around 50 fine restaurants and bars. Boutiques and art galleries add flair to this typically Italian town, while activities such as paragliding, ice-skating and swimming are also available at the resort.

Transportation to Limone Piemonte

Limone Piemonte is situated an hour’s drive from the Mediterranean Sea, and is close to a number of airports, the nearest being Nice in France and Turin in Italy. The most convenient way of getting to Limone Piemonte is by flying to Turin and hiring a vehicle from the airport itself. Alternatively a combination of Eurostar and local train service will get you there in around 12 hours from the UK. A package deal will often pre-arrange all transport to the resort.

By car, Limone Piemonte is about 1,144kms from Calais, with a driving time of around 10 hours, 30 minutes and toll road costs of about €100. When flying to Turin, follow the SS393 then the SS20 direct to the resort. The journey is 1 hour, 30 minutes, and the resort 115kms away.

If you plan to fly to Nice and hire a car, getting to Limone Piemonte is a short journey taking around 1 hour, 30 minutes (96kms). From Nice, head towards Italy along the A8 and cross the border at the Tunnel de Tende. From there, follow signs to the resort, which is just seven kilometres from the tunnel.

By train, catch the Eurostar service to Paris from London Waterloo or Ashford in Kent. Then connect with the overnight train service from Paris to Turin. From Turin, catch the local train service direct to the resort on the Torino-Cuneo–Ventimiglia line. The journey should take around 12 hours from London.

The nearest airports to Limone Piemonte are Nice in France and Turin in Italy; both are accessible from the UK. Nice is 96kms from the resort and you can complete your journey by hire car; while Turin is 115kms away and offers train services to the resort. Alternatively, you can drive from Turin to the resort - a much easier journey than the drive from Nice.

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