What should you know about healthcare and emergencies in Livigno?
Emergency number
112
Police: 113. Ambulance: 118.
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: skilivigno.co.za, impatria.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- 112 is the number to save and use by default in Livigno — it works even without a SIM or credit, and the operator can loop in an English-speaking interpreter.
- 118 remains active and is the number specifically tied to triggering mountain/ski rescue dispatch, which is directly relevant given Livigno's altitude and ski terrain.
- On the slopes, note the piste name and number from the marker poles before calling for help — this is the standard way rescuers locate injured skiers in the Livigno ski area.
- Mobile signal can be patchy in some backcountry or high-altitude areas around Livigno; the Where ARE U app's GPS location-sharing is a genuine practical backup if you can't clearly describe your location.
- Livigno itself has no full hospital — only a 24-hour first-aid point (Punto di Primo Intervento) plus two private ski-injury clinics. Serious trauma cases are stabilized locally and then transferred (often by road ~1 hour, or by helicopter) to the hospital in Sondalo.
- Ski injuries are extremely common given Livigno's identity as a ski resort; the private Trauma Clinic and International Medical Center are the facilities most visitors with slope injuries actually end up at, but they operate seasonally and are not full hospitals.
- For any life-threatening emergency, call 118 (Italy's medical emergency number) rather than trying to self-transport to Sondalo.
Official Safety Apps
Where ARE U (112 App)
- Developer
- Developed by the Lombardy Region, officially supported by all Italian 112 emergency response centers (CUR)
- Relevance To Livigno
- Particularly useful in Livigno given mountainous terrain and possible weak mobile signal in valleys or on remote ski runs — GPS-based location sharing helps rescuers find you faster than a verbal description.
- Description
- Official Italian 112 app. Sends precise GPS location directly to the 112 operator, stores emergency contact/medical info that can be relayed by the operator, supports a silent/text-chat mode for when speaking isn't possible, and automatically switches to the correct local emergency number if used abroad. Free on iOS and Android.
Service Specific Numbers
State Police (Polizia Di Stato)
- Number
- 113
- Notes
- For accidents, thefts, and general public safety incidents.
Fire Brigade (Vigili Del Fuoco)
- Number
- 115
- Notes
- Fires, structural emergencies, weather-related emergencies.
Medical Emergency / Ambulance (Emergenza Sanitaria)
- Number
- 118
- Notes
- Health emergencies. This is also the number used to trigger mountain and cave rescue (Soccorso Alpino/CNSAS) dispatch, which is directly relevant in Livigno given its alpine/ski-resort terrain.
Roadside Assistance (ACI - Automobile Club d'Italia)
- Number
- 803 116
- Notes
- 24-hour motorist assistance across Italy.
Hospitals
First-aid / Urgent Care Point (Not a Full Hospital)
- Phone
- 02 6444.7303 (PPI switchboard); AREU ambulance emergency line 118
- Name
- Punto di Primo Intervento (PPI) Livigno — ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda
- Hours
- Open 24 hours (H24)
- Address
- Casa della Sanità, Via Freita 1521/b, 23041 Livigno (SO)
- Trauma Level Designation
- Not a trauma center — described as equipped to stabilize emergencies temporarily before transfer to a full Pronto Soccorso per AREU (regional emergency service) protocols
- Notes
- This is the only in-town public emergency facility in Livigno itself. It is also the base for the local AREU ambulance station.
Trauma Clinic Livigno
- Phone
- +39 0342 996601
- Type
- Private orthopedic/trauma outpatient clinic with own ambulances
- Hours
- Seasonal — closed from April until the end of November; open for the winter ski season
- Address
- Livigno (exact street address not confirmed in available sources)
- Trauma Level Designation
- Private specialist orthopedic-trauma clinic, not a designated trauma-level hospital
- Notes
- Runs its own ambulance service for ski-slope injuries; targets tourists needing orthopedic/trauma care.
International Medical Center Livigno
- Type
- Private multi-specialty polyclinic
- Hours
- Not confirmed
- Address
- Livigno (exact street address not confirmed in available sources)
- Trauma Level Designation
- Private clinic, not an ER/trauma-designated hospital
- Notes
- One of two private medical facilities in town commonly used for ski-related injuries.
Full Public Hospital with Pronto Soccorso (ER)
- Phone
- 0342 808111
- Name
- Ospedale Eugenio Morelli (Presidio di Sondalo) — ASST della Valtellina e dell'Alto Lario
- Hours
- Emergency Room open 24/7
- Address
- Via Zubiani 33, 23035 Sondalo (SO)
- Trauma Level Designation
- General hospital ER; no US-style 'Level I/II/III trauma center' designation found — it is the reference hospital for Alta Valtellina, including serious trauma and pediatric emergencies
- Notes
- This is the nearest full hospital to Livigno, roughly 60 km away (about a 1-hour drive, longer in winter conditions). Livigno has no full hospital of its own, so serious trauma or surgical cases are stabilized locally then transferred here, sometimes by helicopter.
Mountain And Ski Specific
- Avalanche Check Points
- Livigno has 5 ARTVA (avalanche transceiver) check points around the ski area where backcountry users can verify their beacon is functioning before heading out.
- Notes
- Livigno's ski area (Skipass Livigno) directs skiers to call the single emergency number 112 for slope accidents, Alpine rescue, or ambulance needs, and to note the piste name/number posted on trail marker poles to help rescuers locate the injured party quickly. Lift stations have trained staff who can assist until rescue arrives.
Universal Emergency Number
- Number
- 112
- Description
- Single European Emergency Number, valid throughout Italy and the EU. Free to call from any phone, including mobiles with no SIM card or credit, and even from phones with no active plan. Operators route the call to the appropriate service (police, fire, ambulance) and can connect a multilingual interpreter, including English.
Healthcare
- Availability
- Emergency ambulance number is 118, emergency doctor number is +39 0342 996 300 available 24 hours.
- Private Facilities
- Livigno has an excellent medical service with a national hospital (Proto Soccorso) and two private medical facilities (International Medical Centre and Trauma Clinic).
- Public System Access
- The Italian national healthcare system (SSN) is for those who live in Italy, not those simply passing through; official residency (residenza anagrafica) determines access, and the Digital Nomad Visa alone does not automatically grant public healthcare access.
- Public Healthcare Cost For Residents
- Free or minimal co-pay for residents; ticket fees typically range from €16 to €50 depending on the service and region.
- Digital Nomad Note
- Digital Nomad Visa holders do not have access to the Italian national healthcare system and must arrange private health insurance to cover medical needs.
Pharmacies
- Services
- Italian pharmacies are stores selling prescription and over-the-counter medications, remedies, health and beauty supplies; pharmacists are highly trained and can recommend remedies for minor ailments and direct you to medical care if needed.
- Availability
- Italian pharmacies are an essential service open during standard shop hours and take turns covering after-hours needs and weekends; shops often take a break between 12 and 4pm, and after-hour pharmacies (Farmacie di Turno) display nearby locations on their doors.
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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