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Bormio is part of the Alta Valtellina Ski Area and is one of Italy’s top resorts. It is known for its vertical run of almost eighteen hundred metres. With skiing at over two and a half thousand metres, a Bormio ski holiday has good snow conditions throughout the season. Bormio, with thirty nine kilometres of pistes and access to a further one hundred and ten kilometres of runs, provides skiing for all levels of ability. Twenty four lifts give easy access to the slopes. There are ski schools for adults and children but childcare facilities are very limited. A wide range of hotels, apartments and chalets offer accommodation to suit all budgets. There are good shops in the old town and many restaurants provide cuisine catering for all tastes and wallets. With bars and clubs nightlife is lively and not without a touch of sophistication. A Bormio ski holiday promises a great time for skiers both on and off the slopes.
Bormio ski holidays are an excellent choice for those wishing for good snow cover throughout the season, comfortable accommodation, superb restaurants and a lively nightlife.
Bormio ski holidays are popular with all levels of ability as there are slopes to suit every level of expertise. The variety of nightlife, from classical music in the Mozart tea rooms to partying through the night in discos and clubs, attracts visitors with diverse interests.
The Bormio ski season lasts from the second week in December until the last week in March.
Bormio is a very popular Italian ski resort which generally promises good snow cover throughout the season. Bormio has spread from a central old town to the hotels and apartments near the lifts. With access to one hundred and fifty kilometres of pistes, Bormio has slopes catering for all ability levels. Many skiers take the lift to the top in order to enjoy the fourteen kilometre run back to the town. The majority of runs are red and blue and there are twelve kilometres of cross country trails. Although there is a fun park for boarders there is little to satisfy experts. Bormio’s lower slopes are tree lined and benefit from snow machines if conditions require them. There are ski schools for adults and children as well as limited childcare facilities. A wide range of four star hotels, apartments and chalets accommodate all budgets. Cafes and restaurants serve an eclectic cuisine and cater for most tastes. Naturally pasta and pizza feature prominently on menus and are particularly satisfying when served with good Italian wine. Bormio nightlife is lively and offers a good choice of entertainment. A Bormio ski holiday gives all round satisfaction.
The old town of Bormio has bars and restaurants providing a lively nightlife whose variety appeals to many tastes. You can listen to jazz or classical music, dance into the early hours of the morning or enjoy a film at the local cinema.
Bormio shopping is best in the old town. Stroll through the narrow streets and you’ll be delighted by the number of small specialist shops. There are plenty opportunities for buying holiday mementoes.
Bormio has cafés and restaurants catering for every taste and budget. Pasta and pizza feature prominently on menus and rarely disappoint, especially when accompanies by a good Italian red.
