Bormio

Bormio is a comune in Lombardy, northern Italy, in the province of Sondrio. It is located at the head of the Valtellina valley in the Italian Alps, near the Ortler group and the Stelvio Pass. The town sits at approximately 1,200 meters above sea level and is surrounded by mountains that make it a year‑round destination for outdoor activity.

Historically, Bormio developed as a settlement along alpine routes and retains a compact historic center with medieval and early modern architecture. The area has long attracted travelers, traders and pilgrims, and the town’s civic and religious buildings reflect its longstanding local importance.

Today, tourism underpins the economy. Bormio is known for its thermal baths, Terme di Bormio, which have drawn visitors for centuries, and for a ski area that serves winter sports enthusiasts with lifts and runs in the surrounding mountains. In summer, the region is popular for hiking, mountaineering and cycling.

Access to Bormio is primarily by road from Tirano via the SS38, with the nearest railway service terminating at Tirano and buses connecting onward to the town. The area is a gateway to the Stelvio National Park and the Stelvio Pass, a famed high-altitude route for drivers and cyclists.