Bormio has always been known as ‘the Magnificent Land’. Three simple words that say it all, no need to add anything more. But we try, because we want it to win your heart.
In Bormio you can enjoy 360° mountain views. The Reit is the most imposing of them all; home to the Pedemontana trail (a favourite with the locals), it is beautiful in all seasons but really comes into its own in the autumn, when the vibrant orange hues of the larch trees set it ablaze with colour.
Bormio should be savoured, slowly. All it takes is a simple stroll through the old town. Few other Alpine towns have such a pretty centre, with churches, historic buildings and frescos alongside old farmhouses with working animal stalls, still used today as they were long ago.
Bormio is tradition. We are very proud of our history. I Pasquali, our Easter celebrations, are entirely unique, representing the very soul of our town. Then there’s Braulio, the local after-dinner drink made from Alpine herbs, that perfectly captures the taste of these mountains and their history.
Bormio is thermal spas. The hot springs that have been enjoyed here since Roman times are among the best in the Alps.
Bormio is sport, offering year round skiing. In winter a 50km ski area takes you on an epic run from Cima Bianca at 3,012m down to the town at 1,225m, without ever removing your skis.
Then there’s the Stelvio. The legendary Stelvio piste, one of the most difficult and challenging on the Alpine ski circuit, scene of world cup and world championship races, and soon the Winter Olympics. The Stelvio glacier, with its 20km of summer ski slopes. And the Stelvio Pass, number one on every cyclist’s bucket list - the all time Giro d’Italia classic.
And lastly there’s the golf course, the ice rink (Italian short track skating began here), horse riding, mountain biking, ski touring, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing. And more.
Bormio truly is the Magnificent Land.
