Limone Ski Resort

The Limone ski slopes and the town itself are beautiful and as yet undiscovered. Great news for those who prefer not to follow the herd, making the area an excellent alternative to the more famous ski resorts in Italy.

The whole of the Valli Cunese is a firm favorite of mine, summer and winter. One of the big advantages of this area is that it offers a rich and varied experience and a lot more besides just winter sports.

When you are not on the slopes, you will find plenty of unspoiled and quaint villages and towns to explore. Add to that a culinary experience second to none and you'll realize you're in for a treat.

The Valli del Cunese (Valley of Cuneo) is renowned within Italy for producing the best truffles, mushrooms, and some of the best cheeses in Italy. This, together with the great local wines, means you'll need to prepare for gastronomic heaven.

Need a place to stay?

Limone has a wonderful hotel called the Limone Palace ApartHotel. Truly a pleasure. Brilliantly positioned for the ski slopes and the town shops and restaurants too - click for more details. Another superb option is the Fiocco di Neve Relais & SPA.

The Town & The Skiing

The best ski slopes in this area are in the Riserva Bianca (“White Reserve”), which includes Limone-Sole, Limonetto, and Quota 1400, plus Tre Amis—three connected ski areas.

Ski terrain: about 80 km of slopes, served by 16 modern lifts, including a gondola, 11 chairlifts, 3 surface lifts, and 2 magic carpets.

Snowmaking: nearly the entire area is equipped with artificial snow capabilities.

Slope difficulty mix: approximately 7 km easy, 28 km intermediate, and 17 km difficult.

The views from some of the mountain peaks are incredible—from the peak of Mount Pepino, on a clear day, you can see right across the Mediterranean all the way to Corsica and also inland across the Piedmont plain—truly a breathtakingly beautiful experience.

Limone is also a charming little town in its own right. The town dates back to Roman times and you really feel the layers of history here—not in a museum kind of way, but in the stones of the narrow lanes, the faded frescoes on old chapels, and in the rhythms of daily life that still follow the seasons. Even in winter, when the town fills with skiers, there’s a peaceful, local soul that never gets buried under the tourism.

One of the things that always strikes me is how proudly people here hold onto their traditions. The langue d’oc, also known as Occitan, is rarely spoken fluently anymore, but you’ll still hear fragments of it among the older folks or see it pop up in festivals, street names, and signs. It gives the place a deep sense of identity—like the Alps have shaped not just the landscape but the people too.

Don’t just come for the slopes—give yourself time to wander, linger over a hot chocolate in a little bar, and chat with the locals. That’s where the real magic of Limone reveals itself.

Where to eat in Limone? There are some great little restaurants and taverns offering the local specialties and those of Piedmont in general. Try the Maito Restaurant in Via Beltrandi, 10—you'll find it on the map at the foot of the page.

With great food, great skiing, magnificent scenery, and plenty to see and do, the Limone ski slopes, the town itself, and the Valli del Cunese are certainly well worth a visit.

Map of Limone