Bormio and its territory: a paradise for outdoor activities
Whether summer or winter Bormio will surprise you with its wide range of offerings for skiing, biking, hiking and many other outdoor sports!
Are you ready to discover all the sports activities you can do outdoors?
Want to put being able to indulge in midsummer skiing on the glacier? Enjoy the thrill of a descent in the powder in freeride or on the firn After a skialp climb? Speeding down from the World Champion Slope? Challenge your muscles on a downhill track or climbing to the summit?
It seems impossible to have such a varied and cross-cutting offer all year round, but in Bormio this is reality!
Bormio and environs: where nature meets adventure
Bormio, Valfurva, Valdidentro, Valdisotto, Sondalo are the beating heart of the Bormio area!
A deep bond unites them and a multifaceted territory makes them unique. From sports offerings to outdoor after-enterprise activities, there is something for everyone!
BORMIO is a must not to be missed for lovers of alpine skiing. More than 50 km of slopes await, including the memorable Pista Stelvio, scene of the Alpine Ski World Cup and a spectacle to be experienced even at night with the illuminated slope leading into the village. Cross-country skiing, skialp and freeride are other enticing snow offerings, and for summer a world opens up if you’re a bike enthusiast. If at the end of the day your physique asks you for some relaxation, you can always delight yourself with a run in the thermal waters of Bormio Terme, a typical Valtellina dinner or a walk in the historic center.
La VALDIDENTRO conquers you like this: in winter with a spectacular cross-country ski run, in summer between mountain bike trails at the Cancano Lakes and nature walks in Val Viola. Throughout the year you can enjoy a rejuvenating and invigorating experience at QC Terme’s Bagni Nuovi and Bagni Vecchi.
Set in the Stelvio National Park, the VALFURVA is the valley most devoted to outdoor activities in all seasons. Nature triumphs unchallenged and in its immense beauty transmits so much energy to every sportsman. If you are a skialper or an experienced mountaineer there are some destinations you cannot skip, starting in spring such as Val Cedec and the Forni Glacier. If your passion in the snow is cross-country skiing here you’ll find perfectly groomed trails from November to March nestled in the woods, with trails for every level and a track that has hosted international competitions. As an admirer of downhill skiing and great quality snow, the slopes of Santa Caterina will enrapture you, including the famous slope dedicated to the home skier: Deborah Compagnoni!
La VALDISOTTO holds many surprises for fans of hiking, mountain refuges and more generally full-immersion in nature. A treat not to be missed is the Paluaccio Nature Reserve. If between treks you feel like delving into a few pages of history, you can visit Forte Venini, which is an early 20th century military fortress, and the ancient village of Oga.
A gem to discover in unspoiled nature is the beautiful and wild Rezzalo Valley, nestled in the Stelvio National Park in the Sondalo area. Our advice is to experience it both in summer with a trekking excursion and in winter in skialp mode for breathtaking scenery. After the outdoor activity is over, let yourself be intrigued by the historic center of SONDALO, is worth a visit for, among other things, its splendid frescoes and typical old alpine village corners.
Skiing in the middle of summer: from wish to reality
Bormio, Valfurva, Valdidentro, Valdisotto, Sondalo are the beating heart of the Bormio area!
If winter sports are a great passion of yours, you may have felt even in the middle of summer that irrepressible desire to go skiing!
If you are in that of Bormio, from the thought is quickly done! The largest summer ski area in the Alps awaits you: the Stelvio Glacier ski area!
- 20 kilometers of slopes
- 6 lifts including cable cars and ski lifts
- 700 meters or so of elevation gain
- More than 60 years of history
From the 3,450 meters of Mount Cristallo to the 2,758 meters of the Stelvio Pass, you can treat yourself to some great skiing even on August bank holiday. And with what a view! All around you, in all their majesty, you have the peaks of the Ortles-Cevedale Group towering in the Stelvio National Park.
The history of skiing on the Stelvio glacier has its roots in the 1950s when the first ski lift was opened, and from the mid-1960s with the completion of the infrastructure it began to have a major influx also supported by the rise of ski schools. Many families took advantage of this to take lessons and prepare for the winter skiing week.
Even today, every summer the slopes of the Stelvio glacier welcome many tourists and others. Also peeping out here are the top athletes in Alpine and Nordic skiing, who have always taken advantage of the glacier’s splendid snow offerings to keep their off-season training. Not many places in the world offer the privilege of skiing on the slope next to the Champions!
In addition to alpine skiing trails, you can also enjoy a Nordic skiing loop and various skialp trails on the Stelvio Glacier.
La VALDISOTTO holds many surprises for fans of hiking, mountain refuges and more generally full-immersion in nature. A treat not to be missed is the Paluaccio Nature Reserve. If between treks you feel like delving into a few pages of history, you can visit Forte Venini, which is an early 20th century military fortress, and the ancient village of Oga.
A gem to discover in unspoiled nature is the beautiful and wild Rezzalo Valley, nestled in the Stelvio National Park in the Sondalo area. Our advice is to experience it both in summer with a trekking excursion and in winter in skialp mode for breathtaking scenery. After the outdoor activity is over, let yourself be intrigued by the historic center of SONDALO, is worth a visit for, among other things, its splendid frescoes and typical old alpine village corners.
Four ski areas to satisfy every snow sportsman
From alpine skiing to snowboarding, from ski touring to freeriding, from cross-country skiing to snowshoeing and sledding trails. The range of activities on offer leaves you spoilt for choice among the 4 ski areas: Bormio, Santa Caterina Valfurva, Cima Piazzi/San Colombano and the Stelvio Glacier!
How to guide your choice?
A Bormio you can:
- experience the adrenaline thrill of the descent on the track of the great World Cup champions, the legendary Pista Stelvio, which with its 1,800 meters of elevation gain and over 3 km in length takes you all the way to the center of Bormio
- Challenge yourself with friends between jumps and evolutions in the snowpark
- Skiing in the magic of the night with the illuminated slope
- Thrill yourself on one of the many ski mountaineering routes on the Oga- San Colombano side of the mountain, on a free ride ski descent or on the Alute cross-country trail
- Have fun with the whole family on the funslopes and enjoy carefree moments in the snow with your family in the Trudi park
All this adds up to a total of 50 km of slopes e 15 ski lifts operating from late November to April.
A Santa Caterina Valfurva you can:
- test yourself during the day or in a spectacular night on another World Cup slope: the one dedicated to Deborah Compagnoni
- Skiing immersed in the Stelvio National Park in the presence of the majestic peaks of the Ortles-Cevedale range
- enjoy a fabulous snowpack from November to May, aided by heavy snowfall and typical winter temperatures, and discover unique ski mountaineering routes such as Gran Zebrù from the Forni valley and Tresero from the Gavia road
- Experience the magic of cross-country skiing on tourist and competitive trails set in enchanted forests
- Indulge in the purest emotions of snow games and sledding at Mirtilla Land
- In numbers: 35 km of slopes, 8 ski lifts (operating from November to April) including 1 panoramic 8-passenger gondola lift and the 4-passenger chairlift to the summit of Mt. Sobretta with dizzying slopes.
A Cima Piazzi/San Colombano you can:
- experiencing the mountains for families with children
- enjoy a sunny ski area with slopes that are affordable and uncrowded
- try the unique experience in Lombardy of the Family Bob, a rail bobsleigh that gives a 600-meter descent with sweeping curves and unmissable views
- Allow children to become familiar with snow while having fun in the Teddy Bears World learning area
- Immerse yourself in the beautiful skialp climb to the summit of St. Columba
All this on 25 km of slopes, 7 ski lifts e 2 dedicated carpets for children active from the end of November to April.
At Stelvio you can:
- Fulfilling your dream in the drawer of enjoying skiing even in the middle of summer
- find yourself on the slopes alongside the great World Champions
- Experience the thrill of skiing on one of the historic glaciers of the Alps
- Keep you in ski training even outside the winter season.
At your disposal 20 km of slopes e 6 ski lifts operating from June to November.
In addition, you will enjoy some cross-services to the various ski areas:
- Schools of skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing to launch you into the discipline or perfect your technique
- Mountain Guides for a unique and safe ski mountaineering experience on the most coveted peaks
- Rest areas and refuges along the slopes for every taste and need
From November through April, with the Bormio Skipass, you can ski freely in all three winter ski areas of the resort! One ticket for 110 km of slopes between Bormio, Santa Caterina Valfurva and Cima Piazzi/San Colombano conveniently connected by a free ski bus service.
La VALDISOTTO holds many surprises for fans of hiking, mountain refuges and more generally full-immersion in nature. A treat not to be missed is the Paluaccio Nature Reserve. If between treks you feel like delving into a few pages of history, you can visit Forte Venini, which is an early 20th century military fortress, and the ancient village of Oga.
A gem to discover in unspoiled nature is the beautiful and wild Rezzalo Valley, nestled in the Stelvio National Park in the Sondalo area. Our advice is to experience it both in summer with a trekking excursion and in winter in skialp mode for breathtaking scenery. After the outdoor activity is over, let yourself be intrigued by the historic center of SONDALO, is worth a visit for, among other things, its splendid frescoes and typical old alpine village corners.
Epic passes, unspoiled nature and trails on which to have exciting adventures!
If in winter in and around Bormio to give you a workout of breath and muscles is mostly taken care of by skiing in all its forms, in summer hiking and biking play it out.
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Bormio 360 Adventure Trail
Saddle up on your MTB to experience the thrill of a high-altitude loop that runs between 837 meters and 2,462 meters above sea level in an up and down that will test your muscles! Passing through Valdidentro, Valfurva, Valdisotto and Sondalo, this route traverses wild valleys, dirt mule tracks, paved roads and scenic spots, giving you spectacular views.
And if two wheels are not your thing, put on your hiking boots and explore it backpacking and spotting scope around your neck!
There are a total of10 stages that also allow you to deepen your knowledge of the area from various aspects: historical, naturalistic, cultural and ethnographic. Two examples among all, the Water Trail that connects the thermal baths with the Cancano dams and Fraele towers and the Ice Trail from Malga dell’Alpe to Forni.
Bike World: MTB, e-bike and road-bike
Stelvio, Mortirolo and Gavia. Yes, these passes are waiting for you, riding your bike to test yourself on extreme climbs that will give you indescribable emotions! It will be a challenge of head and legs that will bring out all the grit and energy in you.
If it’s not so much road trails but dirt trails that inspire you, you can choose between freeriding and downhill in the Bormio Bike Park and natural Enduro trails in Santa Caterina. Or even explore the Stelvio Park on MTB and gravel trails.
And if you’re with your family and children, you have easy bike paths in the Bormio valley floor.
600 km of trails and hiking routes
Exploring the mountains inside a National Park is not something you do every day, and the thrills it gives awaken all the senses. The scent of the forest, the sound of water in the streams, the roaring of the deer, and the immensity of nature as far as the eye can see will captivate you whether you go out for a workout or hike with your family.
Classic routes include scenic walks in Val Zebrù and Val Viola, along the wild Rezzalo Valley and in the Braulio Valley, or even on the high glaciological trail in the Forni Valley. At Passo Stelvio and around Val Cedec and Passo Gavia, you can dive between trenches to discover the remains of the Great Gerra.
These are just a few suggestions. Contact Bormio.eu to receive brochures, maps, maps of these and many other outdoor activities in which you can try your hand or train in the Magnificent Land!
His Majesty: the Stelvio slope
The Stelvio slope, a legend nestled in the Alps, is considered one of the most challenging and spectacular descents on the world circuit. Get ready to discover all the majesty of this unique slope, where the tradition of skiing meets the thrill of extreme competition.
