From 20 to 24 August 2025, the Stelvio National Park will animate the town of Bormio with a series of activities that tell the story of life in the protected area and its inhabitants. This event will offer the community a new key to exploring the marvellous territory, rich in natural and cultural beauty, through experiences ranging from the lives of researchers, to their discoveries, through curiosities and anecdotes about the natural environment of these mountains.
All activities are free of charge except for scientific aperitifs. Admission is free except for some activities with limited places, for which registration is required
Thursday, 21 August
- 9.30 am | Excursion to Prà Grata: on the trail of iron (full day)
From the Towers of Fraele, passing through the Gallo Valley, to the pastures of Prà Grata, where the ancient Cazzabella furnace once stood, used for the first smelting of iron ore from the mines in the valley.
In the company of Alpine Guides | Reservation required | Sign up HERE
Meeting point at S. Giacomo di Fraele - 9.30am - 11.00am| Dry stone walls revealed
We explore an ancient practice that is still visible in our landscape today: the construction of dry stone walls.
In the company of Paolo Sala and Daniele Vitalini | Booking required
c/o at ParcoPoint - Piazza Cavour - 10.30am - 11.30am | In the realm of plants: guided tour of the Botanical Garden
Explore the Botanical Garden through the eyes of a botanist.
In the company of Marta Tognetti and Massimiliano Radice
c/o Rezia Alpine Botanical Garden
- 10.30am - 12.00|Potter Park
You don't need a letter from Hogwarts to experience magic... just be in Bormio! Beliefs and magical arts await you, with activities and stories to discover the symbols and creatures that unite the fantasy world of Harry Potter with the animals and ancient beliefs of the area. Workshop for children aged 6 to 10
In the company of Sabina Colturi | Reservation required
c/o Giardino Chiesa Sant’Ignazio (vicolo del Ginnasio) - 11.30am - 1.00pm | The forms of water
An excursion along the Adda River to observe macroinvertebrates up close, small inhabitants that are often invisible but fundamental to the health and biodiversity of our waterways. With magnifying glasses, we will explore a hidden world.
In the company of Davide Tettamanzi | Reservation required- Reservation required
c/o ParcoPoint - Piazza Cavour - 3.30 pm - 4.30 pm | In the realm of plants: guided tour of the Botanical Garden
A short and enjoyable excursion with Giulia Negri, author of the book In the company of Giulia Negri and Simone Proh
c/o ParcoPoint - Piazza Cavour - 4.00 pm - 5.00 pm| Mountains and instructions for use
How the Park studies deer, marmots and wolves through capture and monitoring activities. Different techniques allow us to collect valuable data on their lives, movements and population dynamics, in order to better understand the balance of mountain ecosystems.
In the company of Giulia Negri e Simone Proh
c/o ParcoPoint - Piazza Cavour - 5.00 pm - 6.00 pm| The marmot, between research and ancient knowledge
A journey made up of intertwined voices between scientific research, local culture and direct experience. Sabina Colturi, author of the book Dialoghi di montagna (Mountain Dialogues), together with Elena Morocutti, researcher, lead us into a world of open discussion, where there are no absolute truths or errors, but only perspectives to be discovered.
In the company of Sabina Colturi and Elena Morocutti - Reservation required | Followed by an aperitif - 4 euros
c/o Giardino del Tempo del Museo Civico (via Buon Consiglio, 25) - 5.00 pm - 6.30 pm | Embroidery
Embroidering in company is good for you! Whether you are an expert or a beginner, join the workshop: bring your work from home or use the kit provided by the association to create simple and beautiful embroidery, guided step by step by expert embroiderers.
In collaboration with the Bormio Ricama Association | Reservation required
c/o the Bormio Civic Museum (Via Buon Consiglio, 25)
Details
- For info by email: info.parcoinfesta@stelviopark.it
- Click here to book your place
