Culinary traditions
Discover the flavours of Valtellina, from pizzoccheri to bresaola and local wines
From sciatt to Braulio, our local specialities are guaranteed to set your mouth watering.
Discover the authentic taste of cheese from mountain pastures and the intense flavour of bresaola della Valtellina. Savour a hearty plate of pizzoccheri or polenta taragna washed down with a full-bodied red wine from Valtellina and indulge your sweet tooth with a slice of bisciola.
Made from the finest cuts of beef, which are then air-dried and aged, bresaola della Valtellina PGI paired with a glass of local red wine makes an excellent aperitivo.
Fritters of local cheese deep fried in a buckwheat batter. These delicious morsels are usually served on a bed of salad as an antipasto. You’ll find it's impossible to eat just one…
Pizzoccheri della Valtellina is a hearty pasta dish made from buckwheat tagliatelle, potatoes, cabbage, Valtellina Casera cheese, garlic and melted butter. Just as delicious (and filling) as it sounds.
This filling, rustic soup is just what you need after a day's skiing in Bormio. A comforting treat that harks back to times gone by when the pace of life was slower.
What's the secret to perfect polenta taragna? Authentic ingredients and local produce: water, cornmeal, buckwheat meal, fresh butter, Valtellina Casera cheese PDO and salt. Perfect after a day's hiking in Bormio.
What’s the secret to our delicious cheese? Our dairy cows feed on the lush, fragrant grass up on the mountain pastures all throughout the summer. Make sure to add a tasting of bitto, casera and scimudin to your list of things to do in Bormio.
In the cold winter months, you burn more energy. What more excuse do you need to try this traditional dessert? Bisciola della Valtellina is a tasty fruitcake that’s perfect for a mid-afternoon snack.
Focaccia with a Valtellinese twist. This bread hails from Sondalo in Alta Valtellina, and can be sweet or savoury, filled with potatoes, cheese, vegetables or apples – all local produce.
Amaro Braulio is a renowned after-dinner liqueur made in Bormio. The recipe has been a closely guarded secret since 1875, though you can visit the cellars where it is made beneath Bormio's old town. Another popular local digestif is Taneda, made from flowers that grow on the mountainside here.
If you're planning to eat at one of Bormio's many restaurants, make sure to try the local wine. Sforzato and Inferno are best paired with richer foods, while a Rosso di Valtellina works well with simpler dishes. They’re all made from Nebbiolo grapes, grown on steep mountain terraces in Valtellina.
Get the most out of your stay, don't miss the many events and activities organised throughout the year in Bormio, Valfurva, Valdidentro, Valdisotto and Sondalo.
Check out our blog for ideas on what to do in and around Bormio; as well as tips, fun facts and stories of locals who have left their mark on the area.
Bormio, Valfurva, Valdidentro, Valdisotto and Sondalo are all districts in Alta Valtellina. Together with the Stelvio Pass and the village of Santa Caterina Valfurva, they offer an incredible array of attractions and activities that will make your holiday unforgettable. Highlights include Bormio's old town, the Cancano lakes, Paluaccio Nature Reserve and Val di Rezzalo.
Unwind at Bormio's thermal spas.
Trying to organise your holiday in Bormio? We've put all the information you need in one place: from which mountain passes are open (so you can plan your journey), to our guide to what's on during your stay, information on which lifts are open, and the opening times for QC Terme Bormio and Bormio Terme. You can also find a list of local restaurants and equipment rental shops.
Our friendly staff are always on hand at our info points to offer help and advice – contact us.
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