Livigno is a city in a specially managed area in the province of Sondrio, located in the Italian Alps, near the Swiss border. Until the 1970s, Livigno was a peasant village. However, everything has changed in recent decades, and today Livigno has a better economic situation and a larger population. Livigno's economy is based on both winter and summer tourism and its duty-free status, where goods are sold at good prices.
Chamonix (Mont-Blanc) is a resort area near the junction of France, Switzerland and Italy. At the base of Mont Blanc, the highest summit in the Alps, it's renowned for its skiing. Year-round, cable cars take visitors up to several nearby peaks with panoramic views, including Aiguille du Midi above town, and Pointe Helbronner, across vast glacier fields on the Italian border.
Montreux is a municipality and a Swiss city on the shores of Lake Geneva at the foot of the Alps. Montreux is a traditional resort town on Lake Geneva. Between the steep hills and the lake shore it is known for its mild climate. Montreux has been an important tourist destination since the 19th century, thanks to its mild climate. The region includes many Belle Époque castles and hotels near the shores of Lake Geneva.