We’ve put together a list of five of our favourite things to see (and do) in Bormio, so you can make the most of your stay in this historic Alpine village in Alta Valtellina.
The old town
Few Alpine villages capture the unique character and charm of Bormio’s old town.
Piazza del Kuerc is the heart and soul of the village and home to its most distinctive landmarks – an imposing clock tower and the Kuerc itself, a covered area where town meetings were held and justice administered.
Roam Bormio's cobbled streets and you’ll find historic buildings, noble residences and ornate doorways at every turn.
Combo and rural culture
One of Bormio’s five neighbourhoods, Combo, is home to the arrival of the Stelvio piste yet still retains the feel of its agricultural past.
To explore the area, cross the old Combo bridge and turn left onto via Marconi where you'll pass historic houses with animal sheds and taulà (a type of hay barn typical of the area). Arrive at the Madonna del Sassello church, then walk down to the Church of Santo Crocefisso (or St. Anthony Abbot) and on to via Zuccola. Here you can stop to admire a fresco above a doorway showing the Virgin Mary with Child and two angels with their arms around two buildings in a maritime setting. The scene seems to depict the transportation of the Holy House of Loreto, or perhaps a miracle.
The Stelvio piste
Bormio's legendary Stelvio slope is considered one of the most spectacular racecourses in skiing. That's according to the athletes who compete in the World Cup men's downhill event held there every year.
And the numbers don't lie – it boasts the longest vertical drop on the World Cup circuit (1,000m) and gradients of up to 63%.
In 2026 the Stelvio is due to stage the men's alpine ski and ski mountaineering events at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
The Stelvio National Park
Few people know that the Stelvio National Park is within walking distance of Bormio's main piazza. In no time at all you can immerse yourself in the pastures and woodland of this beautiful protected area.
If you're looking for an easy walk, starting from Piazza del Kuerc, head up to Planon dei Laresc, a wide meadow surrounded by larch trees with stunning views over Bormio.
The Stelvio Glacier
Sitting at an altitude of 2,757 m, the Stelvio Pass is technically still a part of the municipality of Bormio, which can therefore claim the highest populated area in Europe.
Visit the pass when the road opens over the summer and admire views of the Ortler peak (3,905 m) and the legendary switchback turns beloved by cyclists. Skiers can hit the slopes on the glacier for a spot of summer skiing and stay at the slopeside hotels.
