While Italy’s Alpine resorts, like Cortina D’Ampezzo, which is set to take center stage in the upcoming 2026 Olympics, and Courmayeur, famous for its proximity to Mont Blanc, have been international favorites for years, there are many other mountain retreats in the country’s northern regions to consider for a winter holiday—whether you ski or not.
Some of these high-altitude destinations lie near borders with France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia, offering blended cultures and unexpected menu combos (think strudel and pizza). Here are eight scenic winter spots, all included in the most beautiful villages in Italy by I Borghi più Belli d’Italia, an association dedicated to highlighting the country’s lesser-known places and preserving their authentic settings and traditions.
