It is mostly known as the leading industrial region of Italy, with its chief city Milan. However Lombardy is also a region which is rich in culture, cuisine and castles. Famed for the Duomo of Milan, Lake Como and the many ski resorts, this enclave of northern Italy rarely fails to impress – whatever the season.
On the cold days of winter, time in Lombardy is best spent skiing in one of their famous ski resorts, which are stationed on the rising foothills of the Alps. Livigno is a sunny gorge from which the ski slope rises on both sides and reaches a height of 3000 meters. Another magnificent place is Bormio resort, also known as the pearl of ski resorts, which is located at the crossroads of the boarders between Italy, Austria and Switzerland. Competitions of the highest rank take place at the Bormio – Cima Bianca ski resort. Nevertheless Bormio is a fun and active vacation all year round with its picturesque nature, top ski resorts, the vitality of ancient thermal springs, modern spas, entertaining nightclubs, elegant shops and beautiful antiques whose history dates back millennia. But if you’re a big fan of skiing the perfect place for you is Pontedilegno-Tonale where it is possible to ski from autumn to spring, thanks to Presena Glacier. Enjoy the Après – Ski in the best equipped ski resort in Trentino and Lombardy.
Spring and summer in Lombardy are the most charming on Lake Como. Tucked away in the Italian Alps, Lake Como has been considered one of the most glamorous travel destinations in Europe since Ancient Roman times. Centuries-old villas that once housed the crème de la crème of Italian aristocracy still skirt the lakeshore, and modern-day residents have included elite celebrities like George Clooney, Giovanni Versace, Lionel Messi, and Madonna. But just because Lake Como has a reputation for luxury it does not mean it is inaccessible. In fact, this alpine retreat is just a short train ride away from Milan and has plenty to enjoy for travelers of all kinds. Come for the picture-perfect villas, a romantic weekend getaway, an afternoon of boating on the lake, or for the charm of the idyllic lakeside villages. Whatever your reasons, a trip to Lago di Como never disappoints.