candidate EUROPEAN TOWN OF SPORT 2019 COMUNE DI LIVIGNO INDEX CHAPTER 1 - SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSAL 05 CHAPTER 2 - LIVIGNO AND ITS REGION 12 CHAPTER 3 - SPORT 19 CHAPTER 4 - SPORTS ACTIVITIES 36 CHAPTER 5 - PLACES AND EVENTS 54 CHAPTER 6 - SPORTS DEVELOPMENT PLAN 72 candidate EUROPEAN TOWN OF SPORT 2019 CHAPTER 1 SUBMISSION 5 OF THE PROPOSAL CHAPTER 1.1 - MAYOR OF LIVIGNO Damiano Bormolini Mayor of Livigno ““Our city, nestled in the Alps at an altitude of 1816 offered by our accommodation and local facilities are a training ground for cyclists, roller skiing en- metres, has always been focused on tourism, and and the competitive advantages gained by athletes thusiasts and runners. over the years it has become particularly dedicated when training at an altitude of over 1800 metres. The football and rugby pitches are a focal point for to sport. As the Local Council, we have focused on this area youth and amateur teams, along with the skating 6 From our early offerings of skiing and winter with the aim of improving our sports facilities and rink and community gyms. In winter, visitors can sports we’ve expanded to summer activities such making them as competitive as possible. We are enjoy our nationally and internationally recog- as mountaineering, trekking, and biking. From the delighted to offer the Aquagranda Active You cen- nised snowparks along with our perfectly groomed 1970s Livigno has become a widely-known and de- tre, which in the last two years has grown enor- pistes, innovative freeride projects and cross-coun- sirable location for tourists from all over the world. mously, attracting champions and national teams try ski trails which open in October through the Our high-altitude location and the fact that our for training camps, including for the pre-Olympics. use of artificial snow systems, marking the start of lifts run from autumn to May make Livigno unique, We are proud of all these achievements, but we the ski season. and year-round we welcome hundreds of thou- also know we need to stay true to our chosen di- As Mayor, I represent a community which believes sands of people of every nationality. The fresh air rection and ensure we remain up-to-date. It is up in and fully embraces new trends in sports and and exceptional environmental and geographical to us and our fellow residents to look to the future tourism. We are delighted to share our way of life conditions mean that Livigno is a much sought-af- and identify trends and developments which could with visitors who come ter holiday choice or destination for altitude train- make a significant difference. Livigno has become to Livigno for their holidays.” ing. the capital of both mountain biking and road biking Over the years our goal has been to develop our and is the training location of choice for riders of Damiano Bormolini sports tourism offer, which has grown exponen- the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia. Mayor of Livigno tially, as we can combine this with the appeal of The roads ascending over the Alpine passes and the the surrounding countryside, the modern services 12-km stretch of cycle routes close to the village candidate EUROPEAN TOWN OF SPORT 2019 CHAPTER 1.2 - PRESIDENT OF APT LIVIGNO Luca Moretti President of APT Livigno “Livigno: active and cool” We have taken inspi- to rise to the challenge of meeting their re- metres in Stelvio National Park, where visitors ration from this slogan to shape our resort for quirements. This has an extremely positive ef- can enjoy canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding sports tourism. fect on the services we can offer to tourists, as and kayaking. Altitude training plays a key role in Livigno, and visitors coming to train in our town know they In 2014, the Lake became navigable for the first attracts athletes from a wide variety of disci- will find the infrastructure and services which time in Livigno’s history. 7 plines, primarily between spring and late au- have been put to the test by super-athletes. This has opened up new opportunities for us tumn. How can we meet their needs? We have Let me highlight two other experiences: first, and underscores the importance of innovation focused on the excellence of our sports cen- the Freeride Project, which has helped position and adapting to new trends to stimulate future tre ‘Aquagranda Active You’, which has hosted Livigno amongst the top off-piste destinations growth and development. champions like Federica Pellegrini, Gregorio with an established international reputation. Luca Moretti Paltrinieri, Peter Fill, Dorothea Wierer and Al- This experience ranges from a heli-ski ride to President of APT Livigno berto Contador in its pools and gyms. Deal- the local avalanche bulletin and also includes ski ing with athletes of this calibre means raising training and a safety campaign. It’s an innova- our game, ensuring that our services are of the tion for the Alps, and Livigno has been running highest quality and setting ourselves ambitious it for three winter seasons. Second, I would like targets. The invaluable input we’ve received to mention the water sports offered in Lake from these athletes means we have been able Livigno, a tranquil lake at an altitude of 1816 candidate EUROPEAN TOWN OF SPORT 2019 CHAPTER 1.3 - SPORT AND YOUTH POLICY COUNCILLOR FOR THE LOMBARDY REGION Antonio Rossi Sport and Youth Policy Councillor for the Lombardy Region Sport continues to grow in importance, as a of the entire national sport system, and even is just one example. Livigno is snow and sun and 8 means of achieving physical well-being and as the smallest Lombardy communities can be offers an impressive choice 365 days a year. The an anchor for our core values. considered convincing examples of best prac- people of Lombardy hold Livigno close to their Sport is a crucial vehicle for social integration tice. hearts and stand together with our beautiful and teaching respect for others. This is why the Lombardy may be seen as a testing ground for city in supporting this proposal . basic idea of ACES Europe (European Cities and new ideas and innovations, but for historical Capitals of Sports Federation) is socrucial: sim- and cultural reasons, it will never give up its ple yet effective, it combines examples of best founding values and time-honoured traditions. Antonio Rossi practice in sport from across Europe with the Livigno is the perfect example. It’s a great tour- Sport and Youth Policy Councillor realities of daily life in many small communities ist destination but also the birthplace of a mul- for the Lombardy Region which would like to become key players in the titude of sports associations which could win global cultural asset of sport. And in this, Lom- an ACES award in enthusiasm. In Livigno, sport bardy has certainly not lagged behind: we’ve is part of our DNA: the excellent organisation always been at the forefront in taking action. of the Sgambeda, one of the most important Surprisingly, our region alone represents a fifth national long-distance cross-country ski races, candidate EUROPEAN TOWN OF SPORT 2019 CHAPTER 1.4 - REGIONAL DELEGATE ITALIAN NATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE Ettore Castoldi Regional Delegate Italian National Olympic Committee In Livigno, sport is part of the fabric of life. of disciplines and organising many nationally and The first lesson is that results and victories are It’s an ideal location for altitude training and has internationally renowned sporting events. achieved through effort, dedication and tenacity, 9 become a destination for athletes and sports en- Another key to this success has been the work of and that as in life, we can sometimes lose sight thusiasts from many different disciplines. Tourists local associations, which can invest in youth train- of the most important thing, which is always to often find themselves skiing, cycling, running or ing on account of support from the Sporting Club do your best. I am proud and happy that Livigno is swimming alongside great international sports and Local Council. submitting this proposal, because of the past in- champions, since the main Italian sports federa- We know that early exposure to sport is funda- vestment we have made and the focus on sport tions send their own athletes here to train for ma- mental, and I am also convinced that offering a for the future. jor events. Livigno offers large-scale accommoda- wide variety of sports allows us to educate the Ettore Castoldi tion and sports facilities and has invested heavily in younger generation in the values promoted by Regional Delegate sport, sponsoring different athletes from a variety sport. Italian National Olympic Committee candidate EUROPEAN TOWN OF SPORT 2019 CHAPTER 1.5 - LOCAL TESTIMONIALS Dorothea Wierer Biathlete Federica Pellegrini Swimmer 10 Federica Pellegrini and Dorothea Wierer are “I love Livigno because it allows me to train as well “I first discovered Livigno when I came with the Na- the Queens of Livigno. as relax. Two years ago I was offered this opportu- tional team to do short-course pre-season training. Federica trains in Aquagranda when she is do- nity and I took it without a moment’s hesitation. It’s the perfect place for me to train because of the ing altitude training for short course swimming Starting in October the cross-country ski circuit lets high altitude, which offers huge advantages from a races (25 metres), while Dorothea trains in the me train in perfect snow conditions. I like Livigno physical perspective. cross-country circuit to complete her prepa- because it’s such a dynamic, active place: I can cy- I love being in Livigno because as soon as my work ration for the World Biathlon Championships.