InBormio, the snow beginsabove 3,000 metresand runs unbroken down to the first houses of the town, over1,800 metres of skiable vertical drop,50 kilometres of slopesand12 lifts. Its signature run is theStelvio, opened in1982, host of theFIS Alpine World Ski Championshipsin1985and2005, and forover thirty yearsthe stage for the men’s World Cup at the end of December. Its finest hour came inFebruary 2026, when the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games brought themen’s Alpine skiing racesand theOlympic debutofski mountaineeringto Bormio. The Games have left the area with lasting upgrades: asnowmaking systemfed by theSant’Ambrogio reservoir, with88,000 cubic metres of water,fibre optic cablealong the course and next-generationtiming.
Skiing the Stelvio means following, section by section, the line the world watched in February 2026. From thePraimontarea, at 2,268 metres, the first turns are immediately demanding and lead to theRocca jumpand theCanalino Sertorelli. The slope then runs on towardsFontana Lunga,Pian dell’OrsoandCarcentina, passes theSan Pietro jumpand reaches theKonta wall, the last challenge before the finish. When it is not hosting one of the most iconic races on the World Cup circuit, the Stelvio is open toexpert skiers, while those who prefer a more relaxed day will find afun slopeand asnowpark. And when the lifts close, theold town’s narrow streets andthermal bathstake over.
SANTA CATERINA VALFURVA, IN THE MOUNTAINS OF STELVIO NATIONAL PARK
AtSanta Caterina, the slopes wind through theStelvio National Park, between 1,738 and 2,880 metres, with theOrtles-Cevedale groupas a backdrop:35 kilometresof slopes and9 lifts, among woods and peaks where silence is part of the experience. TheDeborah Compagnoni,3,699 metreslong, was built for the2005 FIS Alpine World Ski Championshipsand named after the three-time Olympicchampionfrom Santa Caterina. It is the run that best represents the ski area, while the newParadiso chairliftlinks the village directly to the slopes.
On the evenings ofJanuary 30th,February 13thandFebruary 27th, 2027, the Deborah Compagnoni run stays open from8 to 11 pm, with theSanta Caterina-Plaghera gondolain operation, offering the chance toski under the stars.
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CIMA PIAZZI-SAN COLOMBANO, A MOUNTAIN MADE FOR FAMILIES
FromDecember 19th, 2026, just days before Christmas, untilApril 4th, 2027, the third ski area joins the rest of the resort.Cima Piazzi-San Colombanohas a more intimate character, with25 kilometres of slopes,10 lifts,gentle gradientsand plenty of sun: it is ideal for those making theirfirst turns, for skiersreturning after years awayand for anyonein no hurryto reach the bottom.
This year, children have one more reason to try it: the newFamily Park Cima Piazziopens next to the beginners’ area, an Animal Kingdom where learning to ski becomes a game. On theAnimal Fun Slope, young skiers meetthemed figures,banked turnsandplayful challenges, while theAnimal Forestleads them into the woods to discover the animals of the mountains. TheExplorer’s Passportcompletes the experience: four activities, four missions and as many stamps to collect, to become anExplorer of Cima Piazzi. The new park sharpens the ski area’sfamily focusand turns first steps on the snow into a small adventure.
And for those who would rather spend a day without skis on their feet, there is theFamily Bob, the only alpine coaster in Lombardy, which after an automated uphill ride offers a long descent through snow-covered woods, suited to young and old alike.
THREE SKI ARES, ONE SKI PASS
Anyone holding aski passoftwo days or morecan use thefree ski buslinking Bormio, Santa Caterina and Cima Piazzi-San Colombano, so the choice of which slopes to tackle can be left until the morning, depending on the weather and the snow.
Those who book in advance and buy theirski pass onlinesaveup to 25%compared with the ticket office, whilefamilieswill find conditions designed for them:childrenbornin 2019 or later, in theBaby category, can receive afree ski passof the same duration as the one bought at full price by the accompanying adult, for ski holidays of 1 to 21 consecutive days; forjuniorsbornbetween 2011 and 2018, in theJunior category, rates areup to 50% lowerthan the adult price list, for bothsingle-dayandmulti-daypasses.
For those who prefer to organise everything in one go, theSki Deal Bormio 2026/27combines3 to 5 hotel nights,a 2- to 5-day ski passwith a25% discountand one discounted entry to theQC TermeatBagni VecchiorBagni Nuovi, for stays betweenDecember 2026andApril 2027, subject to availability and, in some periods, only from Sunday to Thursday. The package can be put together and purchased at theonline shopsofBormio SkiandSanta Caterina Impianti.
For more information:https://www.bormio.eu/en
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