The Overview
Michael Fulton
Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.
Bormio delivers 50 kilometres of predominantly intermediate and advanced skiing on Cima Bianca mountain, featuring Italy's longest continuous descent at 8.5 kilometres with a vertical drop of 1,817 metres from summit to base. The resort will host men's Alpine skiing and the Olympic debut of ski mountaineering at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, showcasing the legendary Stelvio downhill course that has hosted World Championships in 1985 and 2005.
Modern snowmaking systems cover approximately 40 kilometres of marked runs, whilst the predominantly north-facing terrain above 1,900 metres ensures reliable snow preservation throughout winter. The historic town sits within Stelvio National Park, uniquely combining world-class skiing with Roman-era thermal baths that have operated continuously for over 2,000 years.
1817m
Vertical
30
Runs
50 km
Piste
4m
Annual snow
The Terrain
30 runs across 50 km of piste
Bormio spreads 30 runs across 50 km of piste of terrain. It leans intermediate at 44%, with 10 beginner runs to find your feet and 7 advanced or expert runs when you want to push.
Terrain split
30
runs
30 runs across 4 grades
Beginner10 runs · 32%
Intermediate13 runs · 44%
Advanced7 runs · 24%
Expert0 runs · 0%
Time it right
When to visit Bormio
The 2025/26 season operates from 5 December 2025 through 12 April 2026, though operations face restrictions from 28 January to 22 February 2026 due to hosting the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The resort's elevation spanning 1,200 to 3,017 metres with predominantly north-facing aspects ensures excellent snow preservation, averaging 225 centimetres of annual snowfall.
Optimal conditions typically occur from December through March when full operations extend across all terrain zones. The high-altitude positioning within Stelvio National Park provides reliable coverage well into April on upper slopes, particularly after overnight freezes, whilst the 40 kilometres of snowmaking coverage supplements natural accumulation during marginal periods.
Season 2025 - 2026
6 Dec 2025
Opens
6 Apr 2026
Closes
121
Days open
4 m
Annual snow
Getting there
Getting to Bormio, and where to stay
Located in Lombardy's upper Valtellina valley within Stelvio National Park, Bormio sits approximately 200 kilometres northeast of Milan requiring a scenic three-hour drive through the Valtellina region. The historic spa town dates to Roman times with medieval architecture surrounding central Piazza Cavour and thermal springs that have attracted visitors for over two millennia, including Leonardo da Vinci who documented the baths in his Atlantic Codex.
The multi-day Alta Valtellina ski pass provides access to 110 kilometres of terrain across Bormio, Santa Caterina Valfurva, and Cima Piazzi-San Colombano, connected by complimentary ski bus services. The destination uniquely combines championship skiing with three thermal spa facilities including the ancient Bagni Vecchi, creating a multidimensional mountain experience blending athletic challenge with wellness traditions.
Where to stay
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Latest News
From the SnowStash desk
FIS Weighs Holding World Championships in Almost Every Winter, Starting 2032
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation is looking at a major shake-up to its title events calendar. From 2032, World Championships could run not just in odd-numbered years but in every non-Olympic winter too, effectively putting a global title event on the calendar almost every season. The FIS Council has approved the concept following a feasibility study, though an accelerated rollout as early as 2028 is also under consideration.
4 Sept 2026
Mount Buller Becomes Latest Australian Resort to Call Time Early on 2026
Mount Buller closes out its 2026 season this Sunday, joining Falls Creek, Hotham and Charlotte Pass in a cluster of closures landing almost simultaneously and roughly a month ahead of schedule. The culprit is stark: Spencers Creek's benchmark snow depth hit 31.2cm on 3 September, just 18% of the 73-year average and an all-time low for this point in the season. Six of Victoria and NSW's best-known resorts will have shut their lifts early within a span of about two and a half weeks.
4 Sept 2026
Tremblant to Add New Timber Summit Ski Sector for 2027/28 Season
Tremblant has confirmed a major expansion of its Quebec ski area, with a new Timber Summit sector adding 62 acres of terrain, eight trails and a high-speed quad chairlift for winter 2027/28. It's part of a CAD 42.5 million investment that also includes a new beginner learning zone at Versant Soleil opening this coming season. The project has grown considerably since it was first announced back in 2020, when it carried a far smaller budget and an opening date that never eventuated.
2 Sept 2026
Mount Hotham to Close for the 2026 Season on Sunday, September 6
We knew when the Bird Bath Pond Skim showed up on Hotham's Instagram that the season was on its way out. It's been a rough one - I only managed two days on snow all year, at Falls Creek - and now Baw Baw, Selwyn and Hotham have all called it, possibly the worst Australian season I've seen in a decade. Hotham's last day of lift operations is Sunday, 6 September, with a Retro Day, Father's Day après and closing sales before the lifts stop turning for good.
1 Sept 2026
Thredbo to Replace Ageing Gunbarrel Quad With New Six-Seat Chairlift for 2028
Thredbo Alpine Resort has confirmed plans to replace its 37-year-old Gunbarrel quad chairlift with a new six-seat Doppelmayr D-Line, targeting winter 2028. The AUD 35 million project will keep travel time roughly the same but lift capacity from 2,800 to 3,000 skiers per hour. It's part of a broader investment push that also includes doubled snowmaking capacity at Friday Flat for 2027, with the ageing Kosciuszko Express now flagged as the resort's next major lift replacement after Gunbarrel.
31 Aug 2026
Aerial Tram Collides With Crane at Alpe d'Huez: 23 Injured
An aerial tram carrying around fifty passengers struck the boom of a construction crane on the route to Pic Blanc at Alpe d'Huez on Wednesday morning, injuring 23 people, three seriously. The cabin tipped on impact before the operator reversed it to right the car. Most of the injured were treated on site, with five taken to hospital in Grenoble, including a pregnant woman assessed as a precaution.
28 Aug 2026
Why Glaciers Are Collapsing - And What Happens When They Do
A deadly flood on the Nepal-China border, a decade-old tragedy on Italy's Marmolada, and an unstable glacier right now above a village near Zermatt - three very different mountain ranges, the same underlying story. Warming ice is destabilising terrain that was considered settled for generations, and the results range from catastrophic floods to slow-motion monitoring situations that could go either way.
27 Aug 2026
Pitztal Glacier Set to Reopen for the 2026/27 Ski Season on 26 September
Tyrol's highest ski area is gearing up to open a full month ahead of most of the Alps. The Pitztal Glacier is scheduled to start its 2026/27 season on Saturday 26 September, running through to 2 May 2027, with the lower-altitude Rifflsee area following in December. High-altitude terrain up to 3,440 metres gives the glacier a head start on snow, though as always, the actual opening extent will depend on how September's weather plays out. Early online ski pass bookings can save up to 30%.
26 Aug 2026
Bormio Lift Tickets
Bormio lift tickets & passes
The 2025 - 2026 season at Bormio closed on Apr 6, 2026. Check back for next season's opening date and ticket pricing.
Day passes start from €27, with peak rates up to €63.
14 pass options
Single-day passes
Adult 18–64
Adult Full Day (Bormio Only)
€53up to €63 peak
Full day lift ticket for Bormio ski area in Lombardy. Experience 50km of slopes at Italy's Olympic venue with dynamic pricing offering up to 25% savings when booked in advance online.
Buy passSenior 65–99
Senior Full Day (Bormio Only)
€30up to €36 peak
Senior daily lift ticket for Bormio ski resort. Discounted skiing at Italy's premier Alpine destination with 13 lifts serving varied terrain from beginner to Olympic downhill.
Buy passYouth 8–17
Junior Full Day (Bormio Only)
€49up to €60 peak
Youth full day ticket for Bormio at 50% adult pricing. Young skiers experience world-class Italian skiing in Stelvio National Park with access to snowpark and beginner areas.
Buy passChild 0–7
Child (7 & Under) - Baby Free
Free
Free skiing for children 7 and under at Bormio when accompanying adult purchases any 1-21 day pass. Italian Alps family skiing with gentle learning terrain in Lombardy.
Buy passAdult 18–64
Bormio 3000 Full Cable Car Roundtrip
€27
Complete roundtrip cable car experience from Bormio to Cima Bianca at 3000m. Italian Alps sightseeing with breathtaking Stelvio National Park panoramas and summit facilities.
Buy passHalf-day passes
Adult 18–64
Adult 4-Hour Pass (Bormio Only)
€49up to €58 peak
Four-hour skiing at Bormio in the Italian Alps. Access to the legendary Stelvio slope within Stelvio National Park, venue for the 2026 Winter Olympics Alpine skiing events.
Buy passSenior 65–99
Senior 4-Hour Pass (Bormio Only)
€28up to €34 peak
Four-hour discounted ticket for seniors at Bormio in the Stelvio National Park. Access to World Cup skiing terrain with spectacular Alpine views in northern Italy.
Buy passYouth 8–17
Junior 4-Hour Pass (Bormio Only)
€46up to €57 peak
Discounted four-hour pass for youth at Bormio. Junior skiers enjoy half-price access to Italian Alps skiing with family-friendly terrain and excellent ski school programs.
Buy passMulti-day passes
Adult 18–64
Adult 2-Day Multi-Area Pass
€106up to €120 peak
Two-day pass valid across all three Bormio ski areas: Bormio, Santa Caterina, and Cima Piazzi-San Colombano. Experience 110km of Italian Alps skiing with free ski bus connecting resorts.
Buy passAdult 18–64
Adult 3-Day Multi-Area Pass
€154up to €176 peak
Three-day pass for Bormio ski network in Italian Alps. Ski across 110km in Bormio, Santa Caterina, and Cima Piazzi-San Colombano with free connecting ski bus service.
Buy passAdult 18–64
Adult 4-Day Multi-Area Pass
€201up to €232 peak
Four-day pass across Bormio ski network in Italian Alps. Maximum flexibility to explore 110km of slopes including legendary Stelvio downhill and family terrain in Lombardy.
Buy passAdult 18–64
Adult 5-Day Multi-Area Pass
€237up to €287 peak
Five-day Bormio skipass for Italian Alps skiing vacation. Access to 110km across Bormio Olympic venue, Santa Caterina white paradise, and Cima Piazzi family area in Lombardy.
Buy passAdult 18–64
Adult 6-Day Multi-Area Pass
€267up to €329 peak
Six-day pass for Bormio ski network in Lombardy. Week-long Italian Alps skiing across 110km with Olympic downhill access and family-friendly terrain at multiple resorts.
Buy passAdult 18–64
Adult 7-Day Multi-Area Pass
€287up to €360 peak
Seven-day Bormio pass for full week Italian Alps skiing. Complete access to 110km across Bormio World Cup venue, Santa Caterina paradise, and Cima Piazzi family area in Lombardy.
Buy passLift tickets FAQ
How much does a Bormio day pass cost?
Bormio day passes range from €27 to €63 depending on the date and advance booking.
Can I buy Bormio lift tickets online?
Yes, you can purchase tickets directly from the resort website or at the resort ticket office.
Are there discounts for multi-day passes?
Yes, multi-day packages typically offer significant savings compared to individual day passes. The per-day cost decreases with longer stays.
What is included with a Bormio lift ticket?
Full access to all lifts and trails at Bormio, including mountain safety and patrol services.
What is the difference between Bormio lift tickets and ski passes?
"Lift tickets" and "ski passes" refer to the same thing at Bormio - your access to the mountain's lifts and trails for your chosen duration.
When should I buy Bormio lift tickets for the best price?
Purchase tickets at least 7 days in advance for the best rates, and consider weekday visits for further savings over weekend rates.
Does Bormio offer group discounts on lift tickets?
Group discounts are typically available for parties of 10 or more. Contact Bormio directly for group booking information and rates.
How can I check current conditions before buying tickets?
Before purchasing, check the live snow report and mountain webcams to see current weather, snow conditions, and lift operations at Bormio.
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