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 to thermal springs and a 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 get around main square, then none can be found 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 peaceful place - Oga.
• 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 an entertaining film about Bormio is shown. 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 can’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 duty-free zone. 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/ital. Bormio located in the Lombardy region. The city is well known for its thermal pools, spa centers and ski resorts. In this article, we will consider how to get to Bormio on public transport. Please note that in Bormio no waiting. station, nearest railway station (30 km) – Tirano/Tirano.

• Milan – Bormio

To get to Bormio from Milan, you must first get to Tirano by train. Direct trains leave from Tirano everyday. Travel time 2 hours. Stunning panorama opens up along the way. .

There are buses from Tirano to Bormio. The bus company Perego operates direct routes from Tirano to Bormio. Travel time hour.

Schedule (updated 07-09-2016):

• Airports Milan - Bormio

There are 2 bus companies that operate a direct route between Bormio and , and : Bormio Livigno Transfer and Livigno Express.

1. Bormio Livigno Transfer/ ital. Bormio Livigno Transfer operates direct routes between Milan airports and the area Alta Valtellina(which includes Bormio, , Valdidentro/Valdidentro and Santa Caterina Valfurva/Santa Caterina Valfurva). During the summer period, that is, from 09/06/2016 to 18/09/2016, the bus runs only on Thursdays and Sundays. In winter, that is, from 03/12/2016 to 25/04/2017, buses run every day. In winter, the bus runs once a day from Sunday to Friday and twice a day on Saturday.

To Bormio the bus stops near the travel agency Terralta/Agenzia Terralta Viaggi. Tickets must be ordered online on the official website of Bormio Livigno Transfer. Tickets are required, they must be booked at least three days before departure. Let's take a closer look at routes:

Bormio is a very famous ski resort. The resort of Bormio is located at the junction of the borders of Italy, Austria and Switzerland. It combines the functions of a sports and thermal resort. Two thousand years ago, the ancient Romans called this valley wonderful lands, and Roman emperors came to untouched nature, mild climate and healing thermal springs. This beautiful place was honored in the Middle Ages by Leonardo da Vinci himself. Today, the modern resort of Bormio attracts aristocratic Europe with its age-old traditions, rich cultural heritage and great ski slopes.

The ancient city of Bormio is the most famous ski and thermal resort in the Alpine region of Lombardy. It has everything for an active, interesting, fun and healthy holiday. all year round: picturesque nature, high-class ski slopes, the life-giving power of ancient thermal springs, modern spa centers, noisy fun in night bars, elegant shops and fabulous antiquity, whose history goes back thousands of years. Bormio has many cultural and historical attractions: the Cathedral of St. Vitale of the 12th century, Alberti Tower of the 15th century, Clock Tower of the 15th-17th centuries, Palazzo De Simoni of the 18th century, ancient baths - Bagni Vecchi, ancient bridge, remains of ancient walls and castles.

No ski area can boast such first-class slopes as in Bormio. No other place in Italy hosts so many international competitions of the highest rank. The ski area of ​​the Bormio resort is distinguished by a wide variety of slopes, excellent slopes, the largest elevation difference in Italy (1792 m).

The ski resort of Bormio hosts competitions of the highest rank. The level of preparedness of the slopes meets the highest requirements, the vast majority of slopes are of medium difficulty, but there are also those that are recommended only for experienced skiers. Bormio is located at the foot of the peak of Cima Bianca (3012 m), in the heart of the Alps. The height of the resort is 1225 m, 16 lifts, 110 km of slopes. At the same time, in Bormio you can not ski at all, but admire the beauties national park Stelvio and focus on thermal water treatment in spas. Evening entertainment - at a good alpine level.

Skiers began to master the mountain slopes of Bormio back in the 40s of the last century. But the glory of a high-class ski resort came to him after the 1985 Alpine Skiing World Championships, which served as a powerful impetus for the development of modern infrastructure. Bormio is one of the top ten ski resorts in Italy. The next Alpine Skiing World Cup in 2005 again transformed Bormio: the lifts were modernized, a powerful funicular was built on Bormio 2000 with a capacity of 2800 people per hour, rising in 7 minutes to a height of 2000 meters to the very center of the ski area from the top of Cima Bianca ( 3012 m).

The ski resort of Bormio is:

• 110 km of ski slopes (12 km black, 64 km red, 34 km blue)
• 16 lifts (1 funicular, 2 cabins, 5 chairlifts, 6 rope tows)
• Free ski bus between Alta Valtellina resorts
• Cross-country ski trails
• 2 pistes illuminated in the evening
• Snow-park in "Bormio-2000"
• Ice Palace

Bormio is part of the Alta Valtellina ski region 4 Valli, and is part of the Alta Valtellina Lift Pass. A ski pass gives you the opportunity to ski on the slopes of Livigno (100 km of slopes), Santa Caterina (40 km of slopes) and Oga Valdidentro (40 km of slopes). The 6-day Ski-pass gives you the opportunity to ski for one day in the Engadine region of Switzerland, which includes the chic St. Moritz and about a dozen other resorts.

Ski areas in Bormio ski resort

Ski area "Bormio 2000"

In the Bormio 2000 ski area:

• Ski area at an altitude of 1225 m to 3017 m. Elevation difference - 1792 m.
• 50 km of ski slopes (20 slopes in total: 1 black, 1 red-black, 8 red, 10 blue)
• 16 lifts (1 funicular, 2 cab, 5 chairlifts, 6 tows)
• 13 km of cross-country ski trails
• 2 illuminated trails

The ski area is picturesquely located right above the town of Bormio on the slopes of the towering mountain Cima Bianca (Cima Bianca, 3012 m). Descents from the very top of the peak can only be done by professionals - an interesting, but tough, rather dangerous track. The steep terrain of the slopes is conducive to dynamic skiing. For lovers of beautiful landscapes and extreme sports, it is worth noting the Bimbi Al Sole black track (Bimbi Al Sole, length 3000 m, elevation difference 1060 m). Great opportunities on the top of the mountain and for off-piste skiing are the slopes of "Valbella" and "Betulle". But blue-red slopes for every taste prevail in Bormio 2000, and therefore this slope is perfect for beginners and intermediate skiers. One of the exciting routes is the descent along the right side of the slope from the top of Cima Bianca to Bormio (altitude difference 1800 m) along a chain of black and red, or red trails. On sections of these tracks from the Cimino station (Cimino 2636 m) stages of the "World Cup" in downhill and giant slalom among men and women are held. For small children, there is a special section of the slope with an escalator lift.

From the Bormio 2000 ski area, 2 illuminated pistes descend directly into the town of Bormio - Genziana and the most famous Stelvio piste (Stelvio, length 3186 m, slope 63%), which are open 2 times a week. There are on the slopes of Cima Bianca and cross-country skiing trails with a length of 10 km and a beautiful Snow-park. This snow park is located near the Stella Alpina at an altitude of 2300 m and covers an area of ​​150,000 m². There are a large number of facilities for snowboarding of all skill levels: zones for beginners, rails, super-pipes (super half-pipe), etc. The lift to the ski area is about 700 m away from the center of the resort, but the scheduled ski bus easily solves the problem of quick accessibility.

Le Motte-Oga-Valdidentro ski area

In the ski area Le Motte - Oga - Valdidentro:

• 30 km of ski slopes (total 19 slopes: 2 black, 10 red, 7 blue)
• 10 lifts
• 25 km of cross-country ski trails

The Le Motte ski area is located near Bormio (10-15 minutes by ski bus from the resort center). Slopes for skiing are equipped up to the top of Doss Le Pone (2550 m). The natural relief of the mountain with wide flat areas covered with good snow is an excellent place for virgin skiing. Many interesting trails pass through the forest. The slopes are very diverse for beginners and advanced skiers, mostly red and blue. Almost all trails are serviced by snow cannons, and there is never enough snow. The Asses are waiting for a swift long descent along the black track Doss-Alt (Doss-Alt, length 3.2 km). For beginners, there are many short easy runs, for example: La Fochino. At the top and on the slopes, 4 alpine huts are comfortably located: bars, restaurants, bistros with verandas and sun loungers for relaxation.

Ski area Santa Caterina - Valfurva (St. Caterina-Valfurva)

In the Santa Caterina - Valfurva ski area:

• 40 km of ski slopes (total 13 slopes: 2 black, 8 red, 3 blue)
• 9 lifts (2 cab, 2 chairlifts, 5 drag lifts)
• 18 km of cross-country ski trails

The ski area is located near Bormio - 14 km (15 minutes by ski bus) - on the slope of the Cresta Sobretta mountain (2775 m) and in the Stelvio National Park, which is famous for its picturesque landscapes. The tracks on the northern side of the slope are in conditions of stable excellent snow cover. It often hosts international competitions in alpine skiing - every year the stages of the "World Cup" and twice held competitions in the framework of the World Cup in 1985 and 2005. Black and red slopes start from the top: the famous Cevedale slope, which most often serves as the venue for the World Cup competition, the difficult black slopes of Bucaneve and Adler. But most of the opportunities are for intermediate skiers. There are great trails for them: Ginepro and the longest, Dell Alpe. For lovers of snowboarding on the slope is equipped with a cylindrical descent - half-pipe. The best trails for cross-country skiing, where the stages of the "World Cup" are also in this ski area. For lunch and relaxation there are three alpine mountain huts.

Holidays in Bormio

Bormio is the largest thermal resort in northern Italy. It has been known since ancient times and consists of nine springs, the waters of which are born in the heart of the Alps - Mount Reith, at an altitude of 1280 to 1480 m. The hot mineral waters of these springs are unique: their temperature varies depending on the season from 36 ° C to 43 °C - hot in winter, colder in summer. Thermal waters have valuable chemical composition, which has a beneficial effect on many components of the health of the body, and comes to each pool directly from sources without the addition of chlorine. Bormio has a large sports center, an indoor skating rink, a swimming pool, two wellness centers with thermal waters.

Ice Palace with an excellent ice rink for skaters and figure skating fans - Palagchiaccio, tel. (+39) 0342 910812, open until 23.00

Bormio Terme Thermal Center - Bormio Terme Urban Complex is open every day until 21:00, Via Stelvio, 14, tel. (+39) 0342 901325.

Services of the Bormio Terme thermal center:

• 1 swimming pool
• 7 thermal pools
• water attractions
• Children's swimming pool
• sauna
• Turkish sauna
• solarium
• various types of massage
• facial and body treatments using thermal water products
• inhalation
• mud therapy

Terme Bagni Nuovi and Terme Bagni Vecchi - Thermal centers (10 minutes drive from the center of Bormio) with unique springs and modern spa treatments.

Terme Bagni Nuovi - A new thermal complex based on an old, but modernized last word technology of a five-star hotel, which, after restoration, retained the charm of luxurious antiquity and acquired a special chic. Its wellness center is rich in outdoor and indoor pools with cascades and hydromassages, grottoes and waterfalls with thermal and volcanic water, all kinds of saunas, outdoor baths, etc. Experienced staff offers a variety of wellness, sports and relaxation massages and mud treatments.

Terme Bagni Vechi - Carved into the rock about 2 thousand years ago and consists of three parts: ancient with thermal baths in caves, medieval with hot tubs and grottoes with volcanic waterfalls for relaxation. There are saunas with different aromas of herbs and flowers, a sauna in a rock with a glass wall and outdoor pools with stunning views of the mountain valley. Children under 14 are not allowed to enter.

Apres-Ski and entertainment in Bormio

Bormio is a real Italian resort: noisy, with a traditional evening promenade along the central streets, where there are many shops, cafes, bars, restaurants. The resort has 17 restaurants, 35 bars, a nightclub.

For those who love shopping - Bormio has many high-end shops and boutiques, which are mainly concentrated on Via Roma. The Cleo Moda store presents world brands - Prada, Armani, and Anna Moda - clothing and accessories from D&G. Not far from Bormio (30 km) in the neighboring resort of Livigno, which is a duty-free zone, it is profitable to buy perfumes, alcohol, and even ski equipment. For shopping, you can go to the neighboring cities of Bormio, Tirano and Sondrio. You can take a day trip to Milan - Bormio has very convenient transport links: regular bus to Tirano (40 km), by train from Tirano to any city in Italy. A direct train to the center of Milan takes 2.5 hours, the last train from Milan to Tirano leaves around 19:00.

For gourmets - In Bormio there are many shops selling cheeses, jams and sauces. Mushroom sauce is especially successful for local chefs. The local liquor Braulio and grappa (Italian vodka) are famous. Lots of restaurants with fresh and delicious food.

Disco King "s - The best disco in the Italian Alps - Millenium Club, Via Don Peccedi, 24. The disco is open three days a week and attracts a large number of skiers who have the strength to conquer the dance floor after skiing.

General assessment of the ski resort Bormio

Advantages of the Bormio ski resort:

• Bormi is one of the most beautiful highlands in Italy
• Bormio is the most famous ski and thermal resort in the Alpine region of Lombardy, one of the top 10 ski resorts in Italy
• Bormio is famous for its age-old traditions, rich cultural heritage - there are many cultural and historical sights in Bormio
• Resort with one of the largest elevation changes in Italy - 1792 m
• Magnificent long and varied slopes, interesting for skiers of any level of skiing
• The 2005 Alpine Skiing World Cup transformed Bormio: lifts were modernized, a powerful funicular was built on Bormio 2000
• Bormio is part of the 4 Valli Alta Valtellina ski region and is part of the Alta Valtellina Lift Pass, which allows you to ski even in Switzerland
• The natural relief of the mountains with wide flat areas covered with good snow is an excellent place for virgin skiing.
• Life-giving power of ancient thermal springs, modern spa-centers
• A real Italian resort: noisy, cheerful, many restaurants, cafes and disco bars
• Great place for shopping from Bormio to Milan. Lots of sports and elegant shops

Former northern outpost of the Roman Empire, founded approximately in the 1st century BC. n. e., the town of Bormio (Bormio) is located in the Rhaetian Alps in the very northeast of Alta Valtellina, on the border with the Stelvio National Park. Lying at the foot of Cima Bianca (3017 m), at an altitude of about 1225 meters above sea level, Bormio has a very mild climate and is surrounded on all sides by wooded slopes with hundreds of thermal springs, therefore it is considered one of the best mountain climatic and thermal resorts Italy - the first baths were built here by the Romans. However, world-wide fame was brought to him by ski slopes, the total length of which exceeds 65 km with a vertical drop of 1792 meters. And the legendary Stelvio Cup track stretches for more than 4 km. The ski area is serviced by about 30 lifts (2 gondolas, 2 cabin lifts, 7 chairlifts and 19 tow lifts).

Professionals can immediately climb to the top of Cima Bianca - the descent from it is interesting, but dangerous (protective nets are stretched along the route). Off the slopes - excellent snow skiing, especially on the slopes of Le Motte - Oga. The best difficult slopes include the "black" Betule, Valbella, Adler, Genziano and Bucaneve, as well as the "red" Bambi al Sole, Dosacchio, Cevedale and Del Alpe (more than 5 km long). Several trails allow you to cross the entire ski area completely, without making stops on gentle runs. Therefore, it is not surprising that nowhere else in Italy there are so many international competitions of the highest rank. However, there are many more simple slopes, a large fitness center, a children's ski center, a sports center, more than 15 km of slopes for flat skiing, an indoor skating rink, and a snowboard park.

In the city of Bormio itself, there are many cultural and historical monuments, including the Cathedral of Saint Vitale (XII century), Alberti Tower (XV century), chimes (XV-XVII centuries), De Simoni Palace (XVIII century), the Baths of Bagni Vecchi and more "younger" facilities, as well as the nearby Alpine Botanical Garden of Rezia.

There are several hotels in the resort area different levels(there is one five-star hotel Bagni di Bormio spa resort), as well as many hostels, rented apartments and apartments. Tourists are provided with extensive opportunities for apres-ski - a huge number of cafes and restaurants, several discos, bars and nightclubs, a wide variety of shops. In addition, thermal and mud complexes are open in the city, where you can relax, take spa treatments and improve your health.

A small charming town is located 40 minutes from Bormio Grosio, famous for its most interesting historical monuments, including Neolithic rock paintings, the ruins of a medieval castle, a church crypt with the remains of plague victims (XIV century), a city cathedral with a famous marble iconostasis and a Visconti villa (XVI century) with a first-class enoteca.

Bormio is a rather expensive resort, but you can save on accommodation if you settle in Valdidentro (5 minutes by car or a few stops on the ski bus). You can find out the prices at the resort, as well as the prices for the Alta Valtellina ski pass, on the website