Bormio riding guide - World Snowboard Guide

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Freeriding

Freeriders have a mountain that is not extensive especially for advanced riders. There is some good off piste freeriding with powder bowls and trees to check out. The best stuff reached from the Cima Bianca, where the runs start off steep and mellow out to test the best. Don't bother hitting this stuff in hards, you'll regret it as this section is soft boot only terrain.

Freestylers

Freestylers wanting to get big air will not find a great deal, but there are plenty of natural hits. The resort doesn't have a pipe or park, the nearest is 10 minutes away at Passo Dello Stelvio (linked by a shuttle bus). The Stelvio glacier, the largest in Europe, offers the opportunity to snowboard during the summer.

Pistes

Carvers will find that Bormio is an excellent place for any level and the 9 mile run from the top station down to the village provides plenty of time to get those big carves in. It's perfect for riders who want to see what it's like linking turns and by the time you hit the bottom, you'll know for sure.

Beginners

Beginners will find the slopes at Bormio ideal for basics and excellent for progression. What's more, all the easy stuff can be reached without tackling a drag lift.

Resort Statistics

Resort Type: Alpine
Winter: Dec to April
Summer: Yes, at the Stelvio

Lifts

Total Lifts: 14
Cable cars: 1
Chair lifts: 7
Drag lifts: 4
Other lifts: 2 Magic carpets
Max people per hour: 13,500
Board Leashes required: No

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 11
Total ride area: 50km
Longest run: 6km

Top lift: 3012m
Vertical drop: 1787m
First lift: 1225m

Piste suitability

Green runs: 37%
Red runs: 45%
Black runs: 18%

Lift Passes

Lift Passes:
Lift passes for Alta Valtellina ski area, comprising of Bormio, Santa Caterina and San Colombano areas
Day pass 32 euros
2 Day pass 61 euros
5 Day pass 146 euros
Season pass 495 euros
Lift times:8.30am to 4.30pm