Bormio in short
Bormio is a town in the upper Valtellina with a historic center, thermal baths and a ski area. In summer the Stelvio Pass road starts nearby. These are separate things, and it helps to keep them apart: the old town is for walking, the baths are for resting, and the lifts and the pass depend on the season.
You reach Bormio by bus or car, usually via Tirano, where the Trenord train from Milan ends and the Bernina railway begins. The sections below take the town one job at a time.
What to see and do in Bormio
Five things, each with its own season and rules.
The old town
The historic center is Piazza del Kuerc. The Kuerc was once a place of justice. Around the square stand the Torre Civica, also called Torre delle Ore, and the church of Santi Gervasio e Protasio. Entry rules for individual museums and churches differ, so do not assume that everything is open every day.
The thermal baths
Bormio has two different bath operators: Bormio Terme and the QC baths of Bagni Vecchi and Bagni Nuovi. They have different prices, hours and rules.
Compare the thermal baths →Skiing
The winter area is planned from 4 December 2026 to 11 April 2027 by the operator. That is a plan, not a snow guarantee.
Ski areas and lift pass prices →The Stelvio Pass
The pass road is a seasonal summer road. The summer ski area on the pass is a separate operation with its own dates, and its season does not define when the road is open.
Stelvio Pass guide →Looking back at the Olympics
Bormio was a venue of the 2026 Winter Olympics, for men's alpine skiing and ski mountaineering. Livigno hosted freestyle skiing and snowboarding. The Games are over, and this page offers no Olympic bookings.
Tours and excursions from Bormio
Day trips in the Valtellina and over the border, with live prices and availability.
Bormio at a glance
Example prices in 2026 and 2026/27. Check the current price before you go.
| What | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Bormio ski day pass, adult | €59 | 2026/27, for 19 to 25 December 2026, 9 to 29 January 2027 and 30 March to 11 April 2027 |
| Bormio ski day pass, junior and senior | €30 and €58 | Same periods. Junior is born 2011 to 2018, senior is born 1962 or earlier |
| Bormio Terme day ticket, adult | €35 | One menu on the operator's site shows €28 for the adult day ticket, so confirm at the desk |
| QC baths, 5 hours | From €58 | Depends on date and availability |
| Bus Tirano to Bormio, one way | €6.20 | Ordinary fare, 2026/27 fare file |
| Bus Bormio to Livigno, one way | €6.20 | Ordinary fare, 2026/27 fare file |
| Visitor tax in a hotel | €1.50 to €4 per person and night | 2026, by star category, set by the municipality |
How to get to Bormio
By train and bus from Milan, or by car from the Tirano side.
Train to Tirano, then bus
Trenord runs direct trains from Milano Centrale to Tirano in about 2 hours 30 minutes, normally every hour. From the Tirano station area, the Perego bus line A070 runs via Sondalo to Bormio. The winter timetables are valid from 14 September 2026 to 8 June 2027. One sample run leaves Bormio at 8:50 a.m. and arrives in Tirano at 9:50 a.m. Other runs differ, and some run only on certain days.
Onward bus lines
Line A072 links Bormio with Livigno through Valdidentro. Line A073 links Bormio with Santa Caterina. The rail trip ends at Tirano, and buses cover the rest.
By car
The new 6.6 km bypass of Tirano on the SS38 was fully opened to traffic on 4 August 2026. Remaining works, including an emergency tunnel, are planned until December. Check road works before a long drive.
Full getting-there guide →If you combine the mountains with the lakes, see our sister guide to Lake Como.
Where to stay and visitor tax
Bormio suits winter and bath trips best.
Stay in Bormio if you want the old town and the baths close by, or the winter ski area. Choose Tirano if the Bernina railway is the main plan, and Livigno if the ski area or the summer lifts there are the reason for the trip. These are profiles from the transport and the offer, not a hotel ranking.
Bormio charges a visitor tax per person and night. For hotels and residence-meublè in 2026 it is €4 for five stars, €3 for four stars, €2.50 for three stars, €2 for two stars and €1.50 for one star. The rule applies to Bormio only, not to neighboring municipalities. See also the page on where to stay in Valtellina.
Next in the upper Valtellina
The places that connect with Bormio.
Bormio thermal baths compared
Bormio Terme and the QC baths, with prices and rules.
The Stelvio Pass
Driving, cycling and seasonal access.
Ski areas in Valtellina
Bormio, Livigno, Aprica and more, with 2026/27 pass prices.
Livigno
The duty-free mountain town with its own ski area.
Bormio: frequently asked questions
How do I get to Bormio without a car?
Take the Trenord train from Milan to Tirano, then the Perego bus line A070. The sample run in the 2026/27 winter timetable takes about an hour. Other runs differ.
What is Bormio known for?
For its old town around Piazza del Kuerc, its thermal baths, its ski area and as the starting point for the Stelvio Pass road in summer.
How much is a ski day pass in Bormio?
For the periods listed in 2026/27, an adult day pass costs €59. Online prices are dynamic, and the operator advertises savings of up to 25 percent. The skiing page has the junior, senior and multi-day rules.
Can I visit Olympic venues in Bormio?
The 2026 Games are over. Free access to Olympic venues is not guaranteed, so ask locally if you want to see a specific place.
Is this the official Bormio website?
No. This is an independent travel guide with no link to the municipality, the local tourism organization, the baths or the ski operators.