Let us tell you a little about ourselves
You should know that, in addition to having an extraordinary natural heritage, our territory is also rich in history, culture, and traditions.
Admire churches and frescoes in our Alpine villages, enjoy a relaxing day in the historic spa area at Bagni Nuovi and Bagni Vecchi in Bormio in Valdidentro, visit the Bormio Civic Museum, and discover many interesting facts about the Stelvio Pass.
Between exploring, treat yourself to a break at one of Bormio's mountain huts and traditional restaurants and sample some of our specialties, such as pizzoccheri and Braulio amaro. If you're visiting during Easter, indulge in the charm of our popular traditions, such as the Pasquali.
History
Discover our story
In the Middle Ages, some of our routes, such as the one to the Fraele Towers and the Gavia Pass, were key hubs for trade with Northern Europe. In modern times, the Stelvio Pass and the slopes of Bormio and Santa Caterina have been the scene of memorable moments in cycling and alpine skiing history.
ROMAN PERIOD: Already frequented by hunters in prehistoric times, Bormio entered history in Roman times.
MIDDLE AGES:Do you know why Bormio was so important in the Middle Ages? Its key role as a major hub for trade and cultural exchange between Northern and Southern Europe.
NINETEENTH CENTURY: Hop in a time machine: if you land in Bormio in the 19th century, you'll witness the construction of the legendary Stelvio road and the expansion of our spas in Valdidentro.
TWENTIETH CENTURY: Get ready to discover a century of great excitement for our entire Alta Valtellina area.
Culture
Culture, art and Alpine roots
Walking through the streets of the historic center, you sense a living legacy of tradition, art, and architecture. The ancient churches preserve precious frescoes and wooden works, while the museums tell the story of the County and daily life in Alta Valtellina. The Bormio Civic Museum, housed in the 17th-century Palazzo de Simoni, is a journey through time through objects, documents, and period costumes. Furthermore, the village's characteristic "reparti" (districts)—true communities within the community—evidently demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and identity.
Historic Companies
Scopri le nostre eccellenze
Braulio: Mentre passeggi in via Roma nel centro storico di Bormio, immagina che sotto ai tuoi piedi, nei sotterranei, si trova la cantina storica della Braulio. Fai una visita guidata e scopri le antiche botti di rovere dove invecchia questo straordinario amaro.
Levissima:Vieni in Valdisotto a Capitania e scopri la patria di una delle acque minerali naturali più apprezzate dagli italiani: l’acqua Levissima.
Brielli: Brielli, una delle aziende storiche di Bormio, nata nel 1921 quando Teodosio Brielli volle creare una caramella balsamica per alleviare i disturbi dei pazienti del Sanatorio di Sondalo.
Ski Trab:Devi sapere che lo sci a Bormio è una tradizione che ha ispirato molti di noi bormini. Così è stato per Giacomo Trabucchi, che nel 1946 realizzò i primi sci in legno massiccio, dando il via a quella che è oggi la Ski Trab. Ericini: Assaporando un distillato della storica azienda locale Ericini, puoi scoprire il profumo e il sapore dell'erbe raccolte sopra i 2.000 metri di quota. Una di queste è l’achillea moscata, che in dialetto bormino si chiama Taneda e che ha dato il nome all’omonimo celebre amaro.
Traditions
Discover the traditions of Bormio
You should know that these are some of the popular traditions that have been passed down from father to son for dozens of generations in our region of Alta Valtellina.
I Pasquali: On Easter Sunday in Bormio, prepare to experience the festive atmosphere of the Pasquali. Wearing traditional costumes, we parade divided into sections, while you discover a piece of our religious tradition.
Gabinat: On January 6th, to meet someone, you must surprise them with the word Gabinát before they do so and before you even say hello.
L’è fòra Genéjron: On January 31st, you may come across groups of children making a lot of noise, dragging jars and cans to celebrate the end of January, which is the longest and coldest month of winter.
L’è fòra l’ors de la tana
If you're in Bormio on February 2nd and someone invites you out of the house for some reason, it could be a prank. Know that you could be the bear that comes out of the den.
Carniva’l di mat: During Carnival, you might see the Harlequins of the Compagnia di Mat in our squares in Bormio.
Palio delle Contrade: In Bormio, this village competition takes place every year in January-February and consists of two challenges: one on cross-country skis in the streets of the historic center and the other on downhill skis on the Stelvio slope.
Golf
Get ready for typical Valtellina dishes
Discover the authentic taste of Alpine cheeses and the intense flavor of Valtellina bresaola. Indulge in the deliciousness of our pizzoccheri and polenta taragna, paired with a good, full-bodied Valtellina wine. Treat yourself to a sweet treat with our bisciola.
Bresaola: made from the finest cuts of beef. Enjoy it with a good Valtellina wine and your aperitif is ready.
Sciatt: a stringy cheese heart. Accompanied by chicory, they'll soothe your sweet tooth.
Pizzoccheri: buckwheat tagliatelle with potatoes, cabbage, Valtellina Casera DOP cheese, and a special sauce of melted butter and garlic.
Polenta Taragna della Valtellina: water, corn flour, buckwheat flour, fresh butter, Valtellina Casera DOP cheese, and salt. After a trekking trip to Bormio, don't miss this specialty.
Typical Cheeses: Do you know why our Alpine cheeses have such a strong flavor? It's thanks to the fresh, aromatic grass our herds graze on in the summer. Bisciola: a sweet and delicious loaf of bread for a special snack.
Cornat: Imagine a focaccia revisited with a Valtellina twist: this is our Cornat, a specialty from Sondalo in Alta Valtellina. Sweet or savory, you can try it stuffed with potatoes, cheese, vegetables, or apples.
Valtellina Wines: Sforzato and Inferno for rich, structured dishes, and Rosso di Valtellina for simpler dishes. They are made from Nebbiolo grapes, grown on the terraces of the middle Valtellina.
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