Bormio presents the experiences of an Olympic winter season

At Le Village by Crédit Agricole in Milan, on Wednesday,December 10th,Bormio unveiled its most anticipated winter season yet: one that will culminate in February 2026with the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. But the“Magnifica Terra”offers far more than elite sport and major events: for two thousand years, this region has transformed winter intocountless authentic experienceswheresnow,thermal waters, andhigh-altitude landscapescreate a season to experience in all its depth.

THE OLYMPIC MOMENT: WRITING HISTORY, BUILDING LEGACY

From February 6to February 21, 2026, the legendary Stelvio slope will host the complete men's Alpine skiing program and the Olympic debut of ski mountaineering. To welcome the Games, the resort has developed new facilities designed to become a permanent legacy: the Stelvio Olympic Ski Centre and the Bormio Pentagono Centre, a logistical hub in the finish area featuring multi purpose spaces for events, services, and public activities. Among the most significant upgrades for skiers, a new programmed snowmaking system, complete with a dedicated reservoir, ensures optimal conditions while extending the season and guaranteeing snow reliability. An investment to benefit today's, as well as tomorrow’s, skiers.

To facilitate access to Bormio during the Games, an integrated rail-road transport system has been implemented, representing another lasting benefit for the region. Trenord will enhance rail service on the Milan-Tirano route with new trains offering over 500 seats every 30 minutes, while bus service from Tirano will provide connections to Bormio's competition venues and the resort's ski areas. An added advantage for public transport users: the Io Viaggio in Lombardia ticket covers all regional transportation, including buses.

While public access to Bormio's slopes may face some limitations January 28 to February 16 due to the Olympic operations, enthusiasts will have uninterrupted access to the 35 kilometers of pistes in Stelvio National Park at the Santa Caterina Valfurva ski area, with its 9 lifts and the technical Deborah Compagnoni slope, which will be illuminated for night skiing on January 31 ,February 14, and February 21. Equally accessible are the 25 kilometers of Cima Piazzi–San Colombano, the so-called Happy Mountain, dedicated to families, welcoming visitors of all ages with its gentle slopes and the Family Bob, Lombardy's only rail bobsled.

SKI MOUNTAINEERING: FROM OLYMPIC DEBUT TO DISCOVERY FOR ALL

The Olympic debut ofski mountaineering marks not only the recognition of a rapidly expanding sport but also an opportunity to discover a discipline accessible to everyone in Bormio.

Forbeginners or those preferring to stay on marked terrain, the Stelvio Natural Skimo Trails offer as afe introduction to ski mountaineering. Across four established routes, now further enriched by anew trail from Conca Bianca to Cuna Alta, participants can climb with skins and descend on groomed slopes. For those seeking more adventure, the Alpine Guides stand ready to lead expeditions through over 350 routes that transform these valleys into a vertical paradise, from Tresero in Valfurva to Cima di Gavia and spring descents on Pizzo Dosdè.

Bormio's packed winter calendar features special events: on January 24, the Top To Valley will challenge athletes, while the weekend of March 6-8 brings the Skimo Festival to Santa Caterina—three days dedicated to enthusiasts with races, demonstrations, and opportunities to try the equipment under expert guidance.

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: SILENCE, ENDURANCE AND WORLD-CLASS TRACKS

The 45 kilometers of trails spanning Bormio, Santa Caterina Valfurva, and Val di dentro perfectly capture the silence of snow-covered forests, offering routes ranging from beginner-friendly to technical courses that have hosted international competitions. The crown jewel is the Pista Valtellina in Santa Caterina, where favorable exposure and an innovative snow farming projecte nable skiing from late November (even late October fora thletes and competitors) through late March on the same tracks that have hosted two World Cup finals, offering a combination of length, quality, and technical challenge rarely matched in the Italian Alps.

BEYOND THE SLOPES: WINTER TREKKING, HUSKIES AND ICE

Bormio's winter extends far beyond the ski slopes, through experiences that open the mountains to everyone. Snowshoeing offers the most accessible way to immerse in snowy landscapes, from flat family-friendly trails like the Sentiero delle Sorgenti to more challenging routes in Val di Rezzalo with its 450-meter elevation gain. Alpine Guides from the Bormio resort and Stelvio National Park Guides organize nighttime snowshoe treks, transforming a simple walk into an atmospheric experience. Every Friday through March 27, renowned alpinist Marco Confortola leads starlit excursions through Santa Caterina's snow-covered pine forest.

Adventure seekers can experience a genuine wilderness setting at the Husky Villagein Arnoga, a hamlet of Valdidentro. Pulled by a team of huskies through the forests of Stelvio National Park, visitors can choose toride as passengers or learn the commands and become mushers for a day, a pure Nordic adventure.

For winter cycling enthusiasts,fat bikeswith their extra-large tires allow exploration of the Gavia Valley and Forni Valley, while Bormio's Palaghiaccio offers ample skating space plus a covered curling rink where you can try this deceptively challenging sport.

Bormio will also host the Snowsport England Alpine Championships from March 4 - 15. Contact Snowsport England for more information