Bormio at a glance
- Ideal for
- Advanced skiers: the Stelvio, a World Cup run
- Long runs: 8.5 km and 1,817 m of vertical drop
- Skiing and spas: three thermal spa centres
- Less suitable if
- Beginners who want variety: 10 blue runs out of 30
- Spring skiing: closes 11 April
Weather, snow and webcams in Bormio
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Snow report · Avalanche bulletin
Where to stay in Bormio
Historic centre
Old streets and the Kuerc square, within walking distance of the lifts
See accommodation →Recommended hotels for your budget
Comfort
What to do in Bormio besides skiing
Bormio piste map and ski area
Beginners: Bormio 2000 learner slope (magic carpets, drag lifts) · small Ciuk learner slope, at 1,636 m
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial. Official piste map
Bormio lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Bormio · 1 day, low season | €59 | €30 |
| Bormio · 1 day, high season | €65 | €33 |
| Bormio Skipass · 6 days | €342 | €171 |
| Alta Valtellina · 6 days | €394 | €202 |
2026-2027 prices · Ticket office, 6 days in high season · free if born 2019 or later, with an adult · cheaper online · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in Bormio
Book your skis before you go
- 1 Skiset shop in Bormio, near the lifts
- Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes
Skiset and Snowrental at Bormio 2000 · Rossignol Pro Rent at the foot of the gondola
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (2026-2027 season) | Price |
|---|---|
| Group lesson, 6 days of 2h (11am-1pm) | €190 |
| Private lesson 1 hour, high season | €60 |
| All Day Kids, 6 days (11am-4pm), lunch not included | €350 |
| Mini Club for children, 6 days | €200 |
All Day Kids from 11am to 4pm (meal €10 a day); free PlayWood area at Bormio 2000. · Schools are in high demand: the operator advises booking lessons online in advance.
When to ski in Bormio
Best time: January to March
Getting to Bormio
On site
Via Funivia 26 (Stelvio Olympic Ski Center), 23032 Bormio
Where to eat and unwind in Bormio
On the runs at Chalet La Rocca (2,166 m), terrace with music and DJ; then the town
Restaurants in the resort
Former 17th-century barn with stone vaults
📍 Via Dante (centre)Pizzoccheri, sciatt (cheese fritters), venison, polenta
📍 Via Marconi (centre)Valtellinese cooking and pizzas, gluten-free options
📍 Via MilanoCheeses and cured meats from the farm, alpine cooking
📍 Via Cavalier Pietro RiniMountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
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Frequently asked questions
When does Bormio open in 2026-2027?
The Bormio and Santa Caterina lifts run from 4 December 2026 to 11 April 2027; Cima Piazzi-San Colombano from 19 December to 4 April.
How much is a lift pass in Bormio?
At the ticket office, an adult day costs €40 at the start of the season (until 18 December), €59 in low season and €65 in high season. The 6-day pass for the three areas costs €275 or €342. Online, the price varies each day and drops when you buy in advance.
Can you ski down the Stelvio run?
Yes, it is part of the ski area, in four sections graded red and black (A1 to A4). The race course starts at 2,255 m and reaches the village after 3.25 km and 1,010 m of vertical drop, with slopes up to 63%.
Is Bormio suitable for beginners?
Yes for learning: the Bormio 2000 learner slope has gentle-gradient magic carpets and drag lifts. But the ski area has only 10 blue runs out of 30.
How do you get to Bormio without a car?
Take the train to Tirano, then the Perego bus to Bormio. On site, the ski bus between the areas is free with a multi-day pass.
What is there to do in Bormio besides skiing?
The thermal baths: QC Terme Bagni Vecchi and Bagni Nuovi (€72 a day) and Bormio Terme (€28 a day), and snowshoe outings in Stelvio National Park.
Sources and method
Resort profile: bormioski.eu, bormio.eu, wikidata.org
Lift passes: bormioski.eu, skipasslivigno.com
Snow and season: bormioski.eu
Ski area: bormioski.eu, bormio.eu
Getting there: livigno.eu
Accommodation: bormioski.eu
Restaurants and activities: bormioski.eu, bormioterme.it
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com, bormioski.eu
Webcams: bormio.eu, bormioski.eu
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Snow on the ground: ARPA Lombardia (CC0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: Dispe, CC0, Wikimedia Commons · Luigi Rosa, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons · Dispe, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons.
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