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Bormio: about the resort

A large resort, the history of which is closely connected with the spa and the unique atmosphere. The ski area is small, but quite high, and the resort itself is ideal for honeymoon trip or trips for two. Great place to learn how to ski and snowboard. Bormio today is pretty Big city, which has existed since Roman times, with a charming pedestrian area in the center and a unique Italian atmosphere. One of the best places for family vacation.

The ski area of ​​Bormio (106 km of pistes near the resort itself) is quite suitable for confident skiers, but beginners will also find a sufficient number of blue pistes for themselves. Bormio, the neighboring village of Santa Caterina, Valdidentro and Livigno are part of the extensive Alta Valtellina ski region.

Recommended: skiers at an average and good level, families, connoisseurs of apres-ski and restaurants, for romantic trips, for a wellness holiday.
Not recommended: for those who prefer large connected ski areas and ski-in/ski out, for those who are just starting to ski.

pros
- Beautiful medieval city center
- thermal resort, treatment options
- Scenic trails in the forest
- Good restaurants and shops
- Possibility to ride different areas one ski pass

Minuses
- There are queues on weekends
- Long transfer from Milan
- Hotels in the city center are inconveniently located in relation to the ski lifts
- There are slow lifts
- Ski areas are separated from each other

How to Get to Bormio

Nearest international Airport– Milan (Malpensa), the journey by car takes 3.5 hours.
The nearest railway station is Tirano (40 km south of the resort), from Milan can be reached in 3 hours.

Total length of tracks: 109 km, blue - 44%, red - 60%, black - 15% Alta Valtellina slopes - 220 km

Nearby resorts: Santa Caterina

Bormio facts

Contacts: +39 0342 903300, http://www.valtellinaonline.com

Resort Height: 1225 m

Height difference: 1225 m - 3012 m.

Lifts: Gondola - 1, cabin - 2, chairlifts - 7, rope tows - 19

Bormio ski pass prices

Ski pass for 6 days: The slopes of Livigno, Bormio, Santa Caterina, Valdidentro, San Colombano and other neighboring resorts are combined into a single Alta Valtellina ski pass.

Alta Valtellina ski pass for 6 days: 218-240 euros for adults, 130 euros for children. Children under 8 years old - free of charge.

Bormio: where to ride

Strong skiers will like the tracks in the area of ​​​​the peak of Cima Bianca (Cima Bianca, 3010 m). You can also find interesting off-piste routes. The main ski attraction is the legendary Stelvio slope, where the World Cup stages are held.

For intermediate skiers, the slopes from Cima Bianca to Bormio-2000 (from where you can return to Bormio by bus) and the slopes in the Le Motte slope area are intended. Bormio has many slopes for beginners (in the Bormio-2000 sector and other areas), and for children there is a special children's track with a belt lift.

Great for confident skiers on the slopes of the neighboring resort of Santa Caterina, 14 km from Bormio. This is an independent small ski area(40 km of tracks), it is on its tracks that the stages of the World Cup in skiing. The slopes of Santa Caterina will delight snowboarders, above the resort you can also find interesting off-piste areas, incl. through the forest.

Bormio: training

There are at least seven ski schools in Bormio, Bormio Alta Valtellina (+39 0342 911020) is famous for its friendly instructors who speak good English.

Bormio Restaurants

For lunch it is worth visiting La Rocca, tel. +39 0342 905083, an old hut located on the road leading to Bormio 2000, and Rododendri Chalet, tel. +39 0342 905034.

For dinner, you can choose La Rasiga, tel. +39 0342 901541 - a stylish little restaurant. Other good places: Vecchia Combo, tel. +39 0342 901568, Al Filo, tel. +39 0342 904771, Osteria de I Magci, tel. +39 0342 910456, and Kuerc, tel. +39 0342 904738.

Where to stay in Bormio

4* Hotel Baita dei Pini, tel. +39 0342 904346, www.baitadeipini.com great hotel 400m from the gondola
4* Hotel Palace, tel. +39 0342 903131, www.palacebormio.it Recently renovated and well located in the city center
4* Hotel Posta, tel. +39 0342 904753, www.hotelposta.bormio.it - ​​a hotel with an unusual interior
4* Hotel Rezia, tel. +39 0342 904721, www.reziahotel.it is located in the pedestrian area. The hotel restaurant serves excellent local dishes.
3* Hotel Funivia, tel. +39 0342 903242, www.hotelfunivia.it - ​​spacious, large rooms and close to the ski lifts
3* Hotel Nevada, tel. +39 0342 910888, www.anzibormio.com at the foot of the Bormio 2000 cable car, cozy rooms.

Bormio: Apres-ski

The resort has 19 restaurants, 35 bars, night club, disco, cafes, piano bars, pubs and cinema. Most of the establishments are located in the city center, and guests of the resort have a fairly large choice. You can listen to music in the Aurora Piano Bar, the resort's most popular disco is the King's Club on via Peccedi. Every week, a holiday presentation of the resort takes place on the old square in the center of Bormio: a film about Bormio and the region, performances by a dance group, mulled wine and local sweets . The best place for shopping - Via Roma, where there are a number of shops offering clothes of famous brands.

There are many cultural and historical sights in Bormio, including St. Vitale Cathedral (St. Vitale, XII century), Alberti Tower (Alberti, XV century), Clock Tower (XV-XVII century), Simioni Palace (Palacco De Simoni, XVIII century), there are art galleries and a museum. Bormio has two wellness centers with thermal waters(Including the hot springs in the country), quite a few good shops (in the central part of the resort). The recently renovated city wellness center offers indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, a Turkish bath, a mud bath, hydromassage, a gym, a beauty salon. A 10-minute drive from the resort is the ancient thermal center of Bagni Viecchi, known since Roman times. The unique building is carved right into the rock and is divided into three parts - antique, medieval and Austrian, and also has an outdoor pool. Near the five-star hotel there is a beautiful thermal complex Bagni Nuovi with various thermal pools, grottoes, cascades and a beauty center.

Spa in Bormio

Bormio is also one of the most popular spa resorts in the country. It has its own thermal complex with the hottest springs in the country (38-41 C). The city is also famous for its thermal springs, which were known as early as the 1st century. Today, three thermal complexes operate in Bormio. Two spa centers near the town and one independent complex - in the very center of Bormio. In the "city" center guests are offered indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sauna, Turkish bath, mud bath, hydromassage, gym, beauty salon. A 10-minute drive from the resort is an ancient thermal center, built in the days of the Roman Empire.

The unique building is carved right into the rock and is divided into three parts - antique, medieval and Austrian, and also has an outdoor pool. Myself health Center- This huge complex, where you can find everything from a bar and a restaurant to a doctor's office. On the ground floor there is a shop where you can buy products of the center and get all the necessary information. The next floor is exclusively for healing, where you can consult a doctor, take a thermal bath with hydromassage, mud bath and other procedures. Above are the pools, fitness center, relaxation room and sunbathing on the rooftop. Prices for services range from 7 euros (pool in low season) and 13 euros (thermal bath) to 130 euros (service package: thermal bath, mud therapy for one or more people).

Bormio: with children

Ski schools accept children over 4 years old, with the exception of Scuola Sci Contea, tel. +39 0342 911605, which also works with three-year-olds.

Bormio: reviews of tourists

Sergey:

Was in Bormio from 18 to 25 February. Great place for skiing. On arrival, it was snowing heavily on the first day, so the slopes were not wasted, but then it was super. Expanses like in the desert, the slopes at an altitude of 3000 meters resemble a huge ramp in which you can drive chaotically and not be afraid to miss the turn. The city is a small alpine village with its own infrastructure. Lots of bars and restaurants, various shops. There are very few Russians, mostly English and Italians, respectively. Impressions from skiing the sea. I recommend a 2 week trip.

Anyone who has visited Italy at least once will certainly return there. Someone likes their temper, someone likes food or shopping. There may be a hundred reasons. I still can't figure out why I'm so drawn to it. But I know for sure - wherever I find myself in Italy - in noisy Rome or provincial Montalcino, I feel at home - calm and relaxed. The town called...

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Anyone who has visited Italy at least once will certainly return there. Someone likes their temper, someone likes food or shopping. There may be a hundred reasons. I still can't figure out why I'm so drawn to it. But I know for sure - wherever I find myself in Italy - in noisy Rome or provincial Montalcino, I feel at home - calm and relaxed. No exception was the town called Bormio, which will be discussed below.

Bormio is a popular place for skiers, boarders and just vacationers. This resort is located 200 km from Milan, in the Alps at an altitude of 1200 m above sea level. You can come to relax there at any time of the year - in summer, to ride a mountain bike and admire Lake Como; in winter - to go skiing and soak in the hot thermal springs. In general, whenever you arrive there, you will not be bored.

Winter.

In winter, it is best to go in February - in the evenings it gets dark not so late as in December, there is a lot of snow in the mountains and not many people on the slopes.

Transfer.

In my opinion, it is best to book a car in advance and not be tied to a tourist transfer. Pluses on the face - firstly, you are not attached to anyone. They wanted to break into Milan for a day, to the Swiss St. Moritz or the nearest hill (if you have an extended ski pass). Of course, you can also get to the above places on your own - by bus or train. There are no problems with this in Italy, but it will still be more convenient by car.

Housing.

If you are traveling as a couple, then it is better to stay in a hotel. If possible, you can stay in Baita dei Pini, 4 stars. The service is amazing, the food is delicious, the rooms are just super - if you're lucky, there will be a bath with a view of the mountain. Not cheap, of course (for a week 630 euros per person with 2 local accommodation), but with breakfast and dinner. You can order and pay for the room bypassing the travel agency. To do this, you don’t even need to learn Italian, you only need a card. Moreover, within two months you can get both the high season (for example, from February 6 to 27) and the low season (for example, from January 9 to 23). Or, during this period, capture the “white week” of Settimana Bianca. Then for 630 euros you will receive not only the most excellent hotel room, but also a 6-day ski pass (!!), discounts in thermal springs and ski school. In general, there are a lot of options.

If you are going to a noisy crowd, then it makes sense to book an apartment. Depending on the season and the desired comfort, you can meet an average of 200 euros per person without food per week. Agree, not bad?!

Food.

When placed in a hotel with half board, there are no problems with food - in the morning and in the evening meals at the hotel, in the afternoon - on the mountain. In the apartments you will have to cook yourself or eat in cafes. The best thing is to stock up on delicious breakfast items (prosciutto, mozzarella, arugula, chibata, etc.) in the store, and dine and dine out. It turns out no more expensive than cooking, if not as much. Although wine, naturally, is cheaper in the supermarket. Chianti from 2 euros.

The food on the mountain is not very good. The restaurant with fri-flo is a little expensive and average tasty. If you wish, you can stop by restaurants in the middle of the slope and order pasta or pizza from the menu. It will be cheap and fresh. Going down to the valley for lunch does not make sense - you will not return back to the mountain. Moreover, from 13 to 16 they have a siesta and it is almost impossible to find a working trattoria. But in the evening full expanse of choice. At first glance, there are few restaurants, but if you wander through the narrow streets or go around the main square, you can find none. a good place. By the way, almost all hosts post menus at the entrance (in Italian, English and German), so you definitely won't go hungry.

Ski pass.

There are two options. You can buy a ski pass only for the hill in Bormio, or you can pay extra 30 euros and ride for a whole week in 4 places:

  • Bormio is the main mountain.
  • Quiet and quiet place- Oh.
  • Red and black Santa Catarina - even in the afternoon the slopes are as hard and well-groomed as in the morning.
  • Livigno - the number of trails is somewhat larger due to the elongated mountain.

By the way, when buying a subscription to 4 valleys, you can ride one day in Switzerland, namely in St. Moritz. So get your feet up and go!

Characteristics of the mountain in Bormio:

  • Elevation difference - 1,787 m;
  • Ski area - 1225 m - 3017 m
  • Number of lifts - 14;
  • Capacity 14,000 people/hour
  • The length of the longest route is 10,900 m.

Must-see places. What and why.

Central City Square on Monday. Every Monday, the city hall arranges a welcome evening for tourists: residents dress up in national costumes, brew mulled wine in a huge cauldron and pour grappa for everyone. All this feast is accompanied by folk dances under a huge screen, where they show an entertaining film about Bormio. It is worth going here for a great start to your vacation, delicious mulled wine and crispy crackers with raisins. With every sip of hot wine, the soul becomes warmer not only from alcohol and dancing, but also from the realization that all treats can be consumed completely free of charge and in unlimited quantities.

Milan. If you have not been there, then you should go at least in order to understand that we are being deceived. And the famous theater is called alla Scalla, not La Scala.

In fact, there is nothing special in Milan, the boutiques are not cheap at all, contrary to popular belief (with the exception of the Christmas sale season). The cathedral is beautiful, but does not make a strong impression.

The only reason why you should definitely come there is Leonardo's Last Supper. This is just indescribable. Just like Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. You can stand for a long time and admire the mysterious fresco of the master. You can get to the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie (where the work is located) only with a group and then by appointment. Huge crowds gather in front of the entrance to admire Leonardo's masterpiece. I don’t know how, but we were just lucky - we got there without an appointment and in 10 minutes. There was no queue at all. Could it be that it was February? It's still a mystery to me.

Thermal springs. Located 5 minutes drive from Bormio. There are old and new. The names speak for themselves. Bagni Nuovi(New baths) opened after a total restoration in 2003. It includes a whole kaleidoscope of small springs and pools, the water in which ranges from 37 to 43 degrees Celsius.

Bagni Vecchi(Old baths) are on the opposite mountain from Bormio. It is definitely worth a trip here to feel the spirit of the times and visit the steam room, where Leonardo da Vinci himself relaxed. I won’t say for sure about the New Baths, but in the Old Baths the water is 100% thermal without bleach, i.e. flows by gravity directly from the mountains and hot springs. Outdoor thermal pool. Opposite is the mountain in Bormio.

Natural grotto. The temperature and humidity are about the same as in a sauna.

Livigno. Here you can not only ride on various slopes, but also buy cosmetics, alcohol and cigarettes at a discount. After all, this village is located in the zone duty free. So to say a big duty free. So you can come here in the afternoon without skis - to dine and go shopping. If you're hoping to get a good watch at a discount, don't get your hopes up. Traded here reluctantly, and the choice is small. For this purpose, it is better to go to Lugano(Swiss town on the border with Italy). Driving by car is 3-4 hours, but you will visit Switzerland. At a minimum, buy delicious chocolate, and as a maximum, excellent native Swiss watches. There is a whole shopping street here - Via Nassa. On it you can buy everything your heart desires - from Tissot to Patek Philippe.

Summer.

In fact, there are a lot of options for spending time in the summer. You can do everything in the winter. Even skiing! High in the mountains there is a glacier where the snow does not melt even in summer. If you don't feel like skiing, you can rent a mountain bike and go around the area. For golf lovers there is a 9-hole course near the city center. The golf club is open daily from April to November. Among other things, you can go on an excursion to Lake Como, book a walk with a visit to the cellars and tasting the local Braulio balsam, or go to Switzerland on the Bernina Red Train, which leaves from Tirano station (40 km from Bormio).

In general, the choice is yours, when and for what purpose to go to Bormio. But I can say for sure - it's definitely worth the trip!

Bormio is a city located in the Alpine province of Sondrio in a region in northern Italy. It is a beautiful medieval town surrounded by the stunning landscapes of the Stelvio National Park. There are excellent ski slopes, hiking trails and thermal springs. Bormio is very popular with tourists, so it is better to book a hotel in advance, for example, on. You can compare hotel prices from different sites. If you prefer to stay with private owners, you can look at options and prices. By the way, tours to Bormio are organized from Russia, for more details, see the trevelask section.

Story

Nestled at the foot of four mountain passes, Bormio has gone down in history as both a postal town and a regional center. The name of the city comes from the ancient German word warm, which describes the nature of the spring water, discovered here in the days of the Roman Empire. It is said that Pliny the Elder discovered natural hot springs near the city (the Fountain of Pliny near Bani Nuovi is evidence of this), and Bormio was the last city before the Roman road to Northern Europe, originating at the Stelvio Pass. The location of the city as the last stop before this road contributed to its prosperity in the Middle Ages, and thus it became the main trading city in the Swiss district of Grisons, to which he belonged at that time. Later, during World War I, the valleys surrounding the city were the scene of battles between Italy and Austria-Hungary for control of the strategically important mountain roads. However, now Bormio is better known as a ski resort that has retained the charm of the Old World, local traditions and Alpine pastoral heritage. In winter, the city is filled with happy skiers, but the idyllic scenic surroundings of the mountains and rich story makes this place one of Italy's uncontaminated and most unexplored gems.

How to get there

By plane

By train

Trenord, the regional operator of Trenitalia ("Trenitalia" - transport operator) in Lombardy, operates railway routes from Milan and Lecco to Lower Valtellina and to Tirano. To get from there to Bormio, you need to continue on the local Perego bus. Bus station located at the opposite end of the subway railway station in Tirano. Traveling from Milan to Bormio this way will take an average of 4 hours, although some will still find it enjoyable as the train follows the lakeshore and then across the steppe to the breathtaking mountain views of Valtellina.

The Swiss Federal Railways also provides a route to Tirano from St. Moritz via the "Bernina Express", one of railways included in the list world heritage UNESCO. It offers stunning views of the Swiss Alps and the Bernina Pass.

By car

Of course, it is preferable to get to Bormio by car, as this is the easiest way to get to the thermal springs, ski slopes and other attractions in the vicinity of the city. However, if you are coming from Milan, then the road by car will be slightly shorter than by train. What's more, in winter, hordes of enthusiastic skiers flock here, causing traffic jams on the roads and making some of them impossible to drive through.

There are several ways to get to Bormio by car:

  • From Milan, take the A51 road towards Lecco, then follow the SS51, following the signs for Sondrio/Tirano/Bormio.
  • From Brescia - take the SS510 north towards Breno and Edolo (Breno/Edolo), then from Edolo take the SS42 to Ponte di Legno and from there take the SS300 to Santa Caterina Valfurva and Bormio (Santa Caterina Valfurva/Bormio) . Note that this road is closed in winter due to heavy snowfalls on Paso di Gavia, the pass between Ponte di Legno and Santa Caterina Valfurva.
  • From Trentino Alto Aige and - Bormio can be reached from the SS38 road, which passes through the Stelvio Pass. Remember that this pass is the highest in Europe and has 75 very narrow turns, so only the most experienced drivers should take this road. Due to heavy snowfalls, the Stelvio Pass is also closed during the winter.
  • From St. Moritz in Switzerland, take road 29 south over the Bernina Pass to Tirano and then continue north to Bormio on the SS38.

Clue:

Bormio - the time is now

Hour difference:

Moscow 2

Kazan 2

Samara 3

Yekaterinburg 4

Novosibirsk 6

Vladivostok 9

When is the season. When is the best time to go

Bormio - monthly weather

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Bormio - monthly weather

Main attractions. What to see

  1. The city has been a center of travel and trade since Roman times. This city is thoroughly saturated with the spirit of history. A simple stroll through Bormio will give you a sense of this history - medieval frescoes, ancient carved wooden doors and simple fountains that still work and supply the city with fresh cool water from mountain springs(be sure to try it!), and all surrounded by the beautiful peaks of the Alps. Bormio - really very picturesque city, and a walk along its back streets will take you to bygone days.
  2. Municipal Museum of Bormio. A feature of the museum, located in the old city hall, is a collection of historical artifacts from the Middle Ages to the First World War. Don't miss the main exhibition, which features an interesting selection of electric instruments and carriages, as well as documents relating to the history of the local Agriculture and skiing. The museum is located at: Museo Civico di Bormio, Via Buon Consiglio 25, telephone: +39 342 912 236, opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 12.00 and from 15.00 to 19.00. The entry price is 7 euros.
  3. The Natural Mineral Museum of Bormio is a collection of geological specimens, both local and from around the world, that tell the story of the formation of the Alps. The entire collection of the museum is collected by local amateur geologist Edy Romani. More information about this museum can be found at the Tourist Office of Bormio. Museum address: Mineralogical and Natural Museum of Bormio, via Ortegara 2.
  4. Pasquale. On the eve of the Easter holidays, people from all five districts of the city spent whole weeks carefully preparing carts decorated in a religious spirit. On the Holy Sunday of Christ, all city dwellers wear traditional costumes, women and children distribute flowers while men drive carts, directing them to Cuerca or to the city square. The winner is determined there, and this is followed by large-scale celebrations. Pasquale is the most important event of the year in Bormio. The holiday lasts a long time, and its atmosphere takes the participants to the times of the distant past.
  5. Bormiadi is something like the local Olympic Games, where teams are recruited from the inhabitants of Bormio and surrounding villages. Bormiadi is taken very seriously by some locals, and the competition is accompanied by noisy celebrations. Bormiadi is held in October, you should check with the travel agency the place and time of their holding.

Food. What to try

Local specialties

Due to the cold alpine climate, local prices in Valtellina are quite humane. Lunch is a bit more expensive in summer, but after a long day of skiing local kitchen will help you eat to satiety. Here are some special dishes to try:

  1. Bresaola - beef or horse meat soaked in wine and preserved. This is a terrific and very common snack, also very tasty on a sandwich.
  2. Local cheeses. The most common varieties are bito and casera, both locally produced hard cheeses, soft and buttery in taste, used in local dishes.
  3. Sciatt - balls of bitos and casera soaked in whipped grappa and fried until golden brown. It's just incomparable.
  4. Pizzoccheri - local buckwheat pasta served with bito cheese, potatoes and savoy cabbage. A hearty dish that can warm your soul. Just make sure it's fresh.

In addition to a variety of cafes, sandwich shops and pizzerias, Bormio has a huge number of restaurants for tourists of all budgets. Most of the city's leading hotels also have their own restaurants. Almost all restaurants serve only traditional local and Italian dishes.

  • "Bani Vecchi" and "Bani Nuovi" ("Bagni Nuovi" and "Bagni Vecchi"). Each of the thermal springs has own hotel with cafes and restaurants. Bani Vecchi has a small tavern, while the restaurant at Bani Nuovi is located on their stunning dance floor and offers over 100 types of wine. Address: Bagni di Bormio, via Bagni Nuovi 7, phone: +39 342 910131. €€€€.
  • "Al Filò". Here is a traditional local and Italian menu, local ingredients. Variety of succulent dishes and excellent wine selection. Address: via Dante 6, telephone +39 342 901732. €€€.
  • “Ristorante Enoteca Guanella” is an outstanding traditional Piedmontese menu. Choose a wine from the wine list or from the adjacent liquor store for an additional fee of 10 euros. The staff is professional and knowledgeable and the food is just magical. Address: via Roma 30, telephone +39 342 910 1120. €€.
  • “Vecchia Combo” is the best place in town to enjoy local delicacies. Fresh homemade sciatt and pizzoccheri in an Old World setting. Space is very limited, so you need to book a table in advance. Address: Ristorante Bar Vecchia Combo, Piazza Santuario 4, telephone +39 342 901 568. €€.
  • Heaven 3000. In addition to the lift, there is a small bar and restaurant at the top of Vallecetta that serves local specialties. The food is good, but the view is something to die for, especially in winter. You can drive or take the lift to Bormio 2000 and then take the funicular up to 3000. Or just go up from Bormio and then ski down! Address: Bormio 3000, phone: +39 327 441 2936. €€.
  • “Sunrise Ristorante Pizzeria” is the best pizzeria in town. Traditional local and Italian dishes are also served. Address: via Don Peccedi 24, telephone +39 328 768 9315. €.
  • "Bar Nuovo" - a cafe with excellent sandwiches. Address: via Milano, near the traffic light. €.
  • “Bar Adalgisa” is an absolute immersion in the atmosphere of the bar, and the sciatt here is generally the best in Upper Valtellina. Order only sciatt. Address: via Milano 90. €.

Beverages

Wine

Lower Valtellina has a huge number of vineyards that produce amazing wines. High Quality are usually red. Due to the altitude and cool climate, Valtellina's wines tend to be less sweet and slightly more acidic than in other regions of Italy, but just as bright and aromatic. Nino Negri is the local vineyard where the best Valtellina wines come from. Most Valtellina wines are made from Nebbiolo grapes. Here are some popular varieties:

  1. Sassella - sour but sweet. Aged about 18 - 22 months in oak barrels.
  2. Sfursat is softer and less sweet than sassella. Aged 18 to 24 months in oak barrels.
  3. Macer (Mazer) - amazing full taste and softness. Aged for about 38 months in oak barrels.

Grappa

Some varieties of grappa, a strong liqueur made from separated grape skins, are made in Valtellina. Braulio and Nino Negri are two of the many local producers who supply quality grappa. Drink it with caution, as the alcohol content of grappa is somewhere between 40 and 50 percent. It is advised to drink a small amount of grappa after meals to improve digestion. If you drink it too much locals may look at you askance.

Braulio

Braulio, a local drink to improve digestion, has been made from alpine herbs in Bormio since 1875. To this day, the recipe has remained a family secret, and only 4 out of 13 ingredients are known even to sellers. Braulio is a complex digestive aid that (to the uninitiated) tastes like cough syrup. You'll only know for sure when you try it. However, give it time, and you will appreciate the subtle bitterness of alpine herbs under the sweetness of the drink. Braulio is famous all over Italy and your trip is not complete until you taste it in the afternoon!

Please note that on some summer evenings Braulio opens its cellars to visitors. free tours. You will be shown the distillation equipment and explained how this drink is made. This tour is very informative and the cellars are really impressive, however the tours are only on Italian. Find out at the Bormio Tourist Office in the summer when the cellars are open.

Braulio also brews several varieties of beer, such as local hafeweizen, lager, buckwheat beer. A bottle of any of them can be bought both in the local supermarket and in the "Bar Braulio" ("Bar Braulio"). Yes, this company also has a shop and a bar right above their distillery.

Aperitif

Consumed all over Italy in the early evening, it is the perfect end to a pleasant summer day or to help you unwind after skiing. All bars serve an aperitif in the evenings, although many establishments are closed in spring and autumn due to lack of customers. The best place to have an aperitif in Bormio is, of course, Bar Bormio. They have great bartenders and a good selection of snacks.

Things to do

Relax in the baths (thermal springs) - Bormio has been famous for its thermal springs and the quality of their water since Roman times. There are two thermal springs in Bormio: "Bani Vecci" ("Old Baths") and "Bani Nuovi" ("New Baths"). Each source is equipped with something like a sauna, steam room, hydromassage, outdoor pools. You can also enjoy stunning views all around. Baths Vecchi has a swimming pool located in an ancient Roman tunnel. Access to each of the springs costs about 70 euros, but it's worth it, especially after a long day spent walking or on the ski slopes. After Christmas, at the height of the season, it is worth booking a place for yourself a few days in advance, because at this time the springs are filled with people.

Shopping and shops

Boutiques are located on via Roma (Street of Rome), most of them sell expensive clothes. To bring home something special, you can visit the following stores:

  1. "Casa della Bresaola" - grappa, bresaola, dried porcini mushrooms, sweets, special pasta, local honeys, jams, cheeses. Address: via Roma 103, telephone +39 0342 901642.
  2. "Braulio" - a place where bitter digestifs (agents that promote digestion or improve the digestion of food) live. Try some of the grappa and beer produced here. Address: via Roma 27, telephone +39 0342 903373.

Bars. Where to go

For a small town, Bormio has a pretty decent selection of bars, not to mention the ubiquitous cafes. Bars are open during high season but may be closed at other times.

  • Bar Bormio. Undoubtedly the best bar serving an aperitif thanks to the excellent snacks. Crowds gather here during the high season, so it's worth getting there early if you want to grab a table. Address: via Roma 79. For 7 euros you can order an aperitif with an unlimited number of snacks.
  • Bar Braulio. , named after a local manufacturer of a drink to improve digestion. A good choice grappa and beer on tap. Visit the shop next door to bring home a bottle of grappa. Address: via Roma 27, telephone +39 342 903 373.
  • “Bar Clem” is a tavern popular among local youth. 8 beers on tap. Always full of people. Stay away from the corner of the bar that says "Trepé". Address: via Fiera and via dei Molini.
  • Oliver. Spacious bar with occasional live music. Unusual for Italy style. Varieties of Italian beer on tap. Located away from via dei Molini, behind footbridge.
  • “Bar Zeta” is a trendy bar, located like a thrown stone at the foot of the slopes of Vallecetta. This is a place worth seeing and worth seeing in high season. Address: Via Funivie.
  • Shangri La. This place in Bormio is most like a nightclub. Popular with the youngest. However, the older gentleman behind the bar is the master bartender. Address: Via Rome.

extreme sports

Downhill skiing in Bormio - real paradise for skiers with its fifty kilometers of slopes and fifteen funiculars. Vallecetta, the main ski mountain overlooking Bormio, is the permanent venue for the Audi FIS World Ski Championship and has the longest sheer slope in Italy, ranging from 3,012 to 1,225 metres. The Stelvio route, which runs from Siuca to Bormio, is called by some professional skiers the most difficult ski slope in the world.

Nearby Mount San Columbano also provides a variety of downhill and cross-country trails, and is less crowded and cheaper than Vallecetta during high season. A day lift ticket in high season will cost you about 40 euros for Vallecetta and 27 euros for San Columbano. All ski equipment can be rented from vendors at the foot of Vallecetta for around 20 euros per day. The neighboring village in Santa Caterina Valfurva, about 15 minutes away, also has 35 kilometers of slopes and 10 ski lifts. A day ticket for the lift costs 40 euros in high season.

  1. Skiing over rough terrain. Unfortunately, there are not many opportunities for this type of skiing in Bormio. On the other side of the lift at the foot of Vallecetta there is a ski track, but it runs mainly through an open field. If you're looking to cross-country ski, take the bus to Santa Caterina Valfurva, where the ski area is 10 kilometers away. A full day pass costs 7 euros and equipment can be rented directly at the ski area for 15 - 20 euros per day.
  2. Skating. Bormio has an ice skating rink where you can skate outdoors during the day and evening during the high season. The cost is 6 euros for admission and 3 euros for skate rental. Address: Palaghiaccio, via Manzoni, telephone +39 342 903 600.
  3. Curling- good way for groups or families to spend the morning or afternoon. A game session in the morning costs 25 euros, in the afternoon - 40, in the evening - 50. If you divide the amount by the group, it comes out relatively inexpensive. This is only possible by prior order. Address: Palaghiaccio, via Manzoni, telephone +39 342 901 482.
  4. Snowshoeing. Until recently, this kind of activity did not exist in Bormio or was considered exclusively as an activity for tourists. However, in last years Snowshoeing has become popular thanks to hundreds of kilometers of trails in the Stelvio National Park and the Bormio/Santa Caterina area at the start of this park. Snowshoes can be rented from local vendors for €6 per day. For more long term rent - discounts. For more information about the pistes at the Stelvio, visit the Bormio Tourist Office, address: Bormio Tourist Office, via Roma 131/b, telephone +39 342 903 300.
  5. Sledding. Sledding is possible in both winter and summer (although in summer it's more like hiking with two sled dogs) in the village of Arnoga in Valdidentro, halfway between Bormio and Levigno. On winter sled excursions, professionals will teach you how to "wag" or steer a dog sled. Tours are available by prior arrangement only. Address: Husky Village (Husky Village), Strada Decauville, Loc. Arnoga, 23038 Valdidentro (half an hour east of Bormio on the SS301), telephone +39 347 7960 309.
  6. Horseback riding. In Bormio there is only one opportunity to ride a horse. Only lessons and short lessons are available local excursions. Call Sylvia for more information. Wild Horse Bormio, telephone +39 335 6451 991, e-mail: [email protected]
  7. Cycling. Both mountain bikers and road bikers will be satisfied with the opportunities that Bormio and its surroundings offer. Vallecetta is open for mountain bikers in the summer, and the trails in the Stelvio National Park will satisfy even the most severe cyclists. Road cyclists can test themselves on any of the three mountain roads surrounding Bormio: Foscagno (between Levigno and Bormio), Gavia (between Santa Caterina and Ponte di Legno) and Stelvio (between Bormio), where the Giro d "Italia (Italian. "Tour of Italy") is held every year. For For more information, contact the Bormio Tourist Office, address: Bormio Tourist office, via Roma 131/b, telephone +39 342 903 300.
  8. Hiking. Hiking You can do it regardless of the season of the year, for this there are a lot of routes. All of them are located in the Stelvio National Park and are carefully marked with wooden signs that indicate the time it takes to get to the next point, but not the distance. True, some of the routes can be somewhat difficult for inexperienced tourists, so make sure you're well prepared for the hike and don't forget your camera! Tourist cards and other information available at Bormio Tourist Office, address: Bormio Tourist office, via Roma 131/b, telephone +39 342 903 300.
  9. Golf. Bormio Golf Club has a 9-hole course outside the city. Difficult holes are waiting for you, surrounded by the picturesque Alps. There is also a club-restaurant "Buca 19". The golf club is closed during winter. Address: Bormio Golf Club, via Guistizia, telephone +39 0342 910730. Entrance fee: €30/40 during high season (July/August) and €25 during other months.

How to move around the city

Absolutely everything in the city, including the ski slopes, is within walking distance. The best way to get to unspoiled places, other ski slopes and thermal springs around Bormio is by car. During the winter, the city provides free local buses that run to and from the pistes on a variety of routes, although the distance is not difficult to walk. The Perego bus company also provides buses to Tirano and the nearest ski slopes in Santa Caterina and Levigno.

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Bormio is one of the most well-equipped Italian resorts, the resort is located in ski area Alta Valtellina. The resort has one of the largest elevation differences in Italy - 1792 m. Moreover, all this difference can be passed "without transfers" from top to bottom and with virtually no empty gentle runs. Bormio is one of the most prestigious Alpine resorts, where competitions of the highest rank are held.

The city is located at an altitude of 1225 m. Most of the ski resort is located on the territory national park Stelvio. Bormio retained its charm medieval city With historical center, paved pedestrian streets and squares, old houses and cathedrals.

Bormio is one of the largest thermal centers in northern Italy. Thermal complex Bormio Terme was completely rebuilt for the 2004–2005 season. Open every day. It offers visitors a thermal pool, sauna, contrast showers, Turkish bath, hydromassage, gym, mud bath, inhalation room, beauty salon. Therapeutic water procedures and various types of massage (therapeutic, lymphatic drainage, anti-stress, improving the circulatory system).

We also recommend visiting thermal complexes Bagni Vecchi and Bagni Nuovo located 10 minutes drive from Bormio towards Valdidentro. Bagni Vecchi has been known since Roman times. It is carved into the rock and divided into three parts: Roman (antique) - old baths in narrow dark caves, medieval - warm baths with hydromassage, Austrian - relaxation rooms, mud baths. Impressive outdoor pool, located on the mountain, from where great view to Bormio. A little lower, the no less beautiful Bagni Nuovo complex was built, also with outdoor and indoor thermal pools, grottoes, and cascades.

Ski tours 2018/2019

Offers and prices ski tours in Bormio

Resort stats:

    The minimum height is 1203 m.

    Maximum height - 3017 m

    Elevation difference - 1792 m

    Beginning of the season - December

    End of season - April

Lifts:

  • 19 drag lifts
  • 7 chairlifts
  • 2 telecabins
  • 1 funicular

Tracks:

    Total number of tracks 100 km

    At the top of Cima Bianca there are many opportunities for off-piste skiing

    "Blue" - 35 km

    Reds - 61 km

    "Black" - 24 km

    The longest is 14 km.

Trail characteristics.:

Beginner skiers feel very good in Bormio. There is a place where children can learn the basics of skiing: a special “paddling pool” with an escalator lift is equipped for them. Advanced skiers will also be pleased. The complexity of some routes will be satisfied and aces.

But basically Bormio is perfect place for intermediate skiers.

  • For professionals: we recommend trails in the area of ​​Cima Bianca (3000 m). The descent here is very interesting, but quite dangerous because of the hard snow, so be careful. It is no coincidence that there are safety nets along the tracks.At the top of Cima Bianca, there are many opportunities for off-piste skiing. An excellent area for snow skiing can be the slopes of Le Motte - Oga. There are quite a few sparse patches of forest. The slopes are flat and well prepared by nature itself, which makes skiing on fresh snow a real pleasure.
  • For intermediate skiers here is a real treat. We advise them to ride the slopes that start from the top of Cima Bianca and lead to Bormio 2000. These slopes, due to their relief, are laid without runs and do not allow you to relax until the very finish. Their upper part (from the top of Cima Bianca and just below the Cimino station (Cimino)) passes outside the forest zone. The terrain of the tracks is very interesting and conducive to dynamic skiing.The most attractive line of trails, which allows you to go down from Cima Bianca to Bormio in about 20 minutes (a difference of about 1800 m), is located on the right (top-down) part of the slope. On the corresponding (according to the height of the start) parts of this route from the Cimino station, the Alpine Skiing World Cup stages (women's and men's downhill and giant slalom) are held. ABOUTWe especially note the wide, rather steep direct descent to the Bormio-2000 station and lower part highway leading directly to the town of Bormio.We also advise you to try your hand at the slopes of Le Motte. This ski area is 15 minutes from the center of Bormio, and there are many different slopes passing through the forest.
  • For beginners:we advise them to pay attention to the tracks in the Bormio-2000 area. Note that these routes sometimes contain difficult, but interesting sections. The easiest sections are located to the right of the new high-speed 4-seater lift, on north side slope. Most of the trails pass through a very picturesque forest. We advise beginners to go down to the town on the lift, because. the trails leading down will be quite difficult for them.We also recommend skiing on the Le Motte slope. There are many short, easy trails and good snow quality.

Apres-Ski and evening life.

It is possible to undergo first-class treatment in the thermal complex. Since time immemorial, the town has been famous for its thermal springs, which were first mentioned in Roman chronicles. Immersed in the atmosphere of the Middle Ages, you can taste the culinary delights of local trattorias or look into souvenir shops. Every week, on the old square in the center of Bormio, there is a holiday presentation of the resort: a film about Bormio and the region, dance performances, hot wine and local sweets. For fans of figure skating and skaters, there is an excellent indoor skating rink. Numerous bars are open in the evening. Until late at night there is fun in the discos. Opportunity to go shopping on Via Roma there are a number of good shops offering clothes of famous brands.

The resort offers excursions to Milan, Bergamo, Lake Como, Livigno duty-free zone, where you can buy at very low prices alcohol, perfumes and cigarettes. For shopping, you can also go to the cities of Tirano and Sondrio located near Bormio.

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