Bormio, a town located in the Italian province of Sondrio in Lombardy, is one of the most important ski resorts in the Alps. For winter sports enthusiasts, Bormio offers the perfect combination of quality skiing, spectacular views and relaxation after a day on the slopes.
Skiing opportunities
The Bormio ski area offers around 50 km of pistes to satisfy both beginners and advanced skiers. A distinctive feature of the resort is its vertical drop - from the summit of Cima Bianca at 3,012 metres above sea level, the slopes wind their way up the valley to the town of Bormio at 1,225 metres.
The slopes here are wide and well groomed, ideal for carving. For those looking for more of a challenge, Bormio also offers black runs, including the famous "Stelvio", which regularly hosts World Cup alpine ski races. This course is one of the most challenging of the World Cup and attracts both competitors and spectators from all over the world.
Other activities and facilities
In addition to skiing, Bormio offers a range of other winter activities. Visitors can try snowboarding, ski mountaineering, tobogganing or even winter hiking on the surrounding mountain trails.
For those who want to warm up and relax after a day in the mountains, there are the famous thermal baths Bormio Terme and Bagni Vecchi, which offer unique wellness experiences in outdoor thermal pools overlooking the snow-capped mountains.
The town of Bormio itself has a charming historical atmosphere, with narrow streets, medieval buildings and traditional Italianrestaurants where visitors can sample local specialties such as pizzoccheri, casera and other traditional mountain dishes.
How to get to Bormio
Bormio is easy to reach both by car and by public transport. The nearest international airports are in Milan, Bergamo and Innsbruck. From these airports it is possible to continue to Bormio by bus or train. For those who prefer to travel by car, there are several mountain roads leading to Bormio that offer spectacular views of the Alps.
