saison.

Working a winter season in Italy

Italian ski resorts span the Aosta Valley (Courmayeur, La Thuile), Lombardy (Livigno), Trentino (Madonna di Campiglio), the Veneto Dolomites (Cortina d’Ampezzo), and bilingual South Tyrol / Alto Adige (Val Gardena, Alta Badia).

Browse seasonal roles in Italy →

EU work rights & Decreto Flussi seasonal visas

EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens have the unrestricted right to work in Italy with a valid ID card or passport, once they obtain an Italian tax code (Codice Fiscale).

Non-EU nationals need either an eligible Working Holiday Visa (available to citizens of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Korea, and Japan) or an employer-sponsored seasonal work visa (Visto per lavoro subordinato stagionale) issued under Italy’s annual Decreto Flussi quotas via the Sportello Unico per l’Immigrazione.

CCNL Turismo contracts, TFR & 13th/14th mensilità

Seasonal hospitality jobs in Italy use a fixed-term seasonal contract (Contratto a tempo determinato stagionale) governed by the national tourism collective agreement (CCNL Turismo / Federalberghi). Under the May 2026 CCNL Turismo scale, the entry-level floor (Level 7) is €1,412.60 gross per month for a 40-hour week, while typical winter resort roles pay €1,600 to €2,300+ net per month.

Italian contracts accrue three important end-of-season entitlements paid pro-rata when your contract finishes: 13th month salary (Tredicesima), 14th month salary (Quattordicesima), and statutory severance pay (TFR — Trattamento di Fine Rapporto, roughly 6.91% of gross earnings).

Vitto e alloggio (board & lodging) and regional languages

Most mountain hotels across Livigno, Madonna di Campiglio, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Val Gardena, and Alta Badia advertise roles "con vitto e alloggio" (with board and lodging included), providing a shared or single staff room plus meals on shift.

Language requirements vary by valley: Italian is essential in Courmayeur, La Thuile, Madonna di Campiglio, and Cortina d’Ampezzo; Livigno uses Italian and English; and South Tyrol / Südtirol (Val Gardena and Alta Badia) is officially bilingual in German and Italian.

Arrival & Codice Fiscale checklist

  • Obtain your Codice Fiscale (Italian tax identification code) at the nearest Agenzia delle Entrate office (or Italian consulate before departure) — no Italian employer can register your contract without it.
  • Confirm your employer has filed your mandatory UniLav declaration with the Ministry of Labour before your first shift.
  • Verify whether your contract states "con vitto e alloggio" and whether your staff room is on site or in a nearby village.
  • Check your final payslip (busta paga di fine rapporto) for pro-rata Tredicesima, Quattordicesima, accrued holidays (ferie/permessi), and TFR payout.

Common questions

Do I need a Codice Fiscale to work a ski season in Italy?

Yes. Every seasonal worker in Italy — including EU citizens — must have an official Codice Fiscale issued by the Agenzia delle Entrate so the employer can file the mandatory UniLav employment registration.

What is the minimum wage under Italy’s CCNL Turismo?

Under the Italian hotel collective agreement (CCNL Turismo, May 2026 rate), the entry-level base floor is €1,412.60 gross per month, plus pro-rata 13th month (Tredicesima), 14th month (Quattordicesima), and TFR end-of-contract severance pay.

Which languages are spoken in Val Gardena and Alta Badia?

Val Gardena and Alta Badia are in South Tyrol (Alto Adige / Südtirol), where both German and Italian are official working languages alongside English and Ladin.

What does "vitto e alloggio" mean in Italian job offers?

It means staff meals (vitto) and accommodation (alloggio) are provided with the role.