Skiing in Bormio

Bormio is a resort in Lombardia (Valtellina) (Italy) skied between 1225 and 3012 metres, with 50 km of pistes and 15 lifts.

Country
Italy
Region
Lombardia (Valtellina)
Altitude
1225–3012 m
Vertical drop
1787 m
Skiable kilometres
50 km
Lifts
15
Estimated season
November 29, 2026 – April 12, 2027

Frequently asked questions about Bormio

Where is Bormio?

Bormio is in Lombardia (Valtellina), Italy, with the base at 1225 m and the top at 3012 m.

When does Bormio open?

Bormio has not announced its opening date for the 2026/27 season yet. Our own estimate, based on the resort's altitude and its past seasons, puts it around November 29, 2026: that is a forecast, not an announcement. The resort confirms the date each autumn and we keep it up to date at https://www.caranva.app/en/esqui/fechas-apertura/bormio.

When does Bormio close?

Bormio is expected to close for the 2026/27 season on April 12, 2027. The real date depends on how the snow holds up at the top (3012 m) late in the season, and the resort usually announces it only a few weeks ahead: the up-to-date version is at https://www.caranva.app/en/esqui/fechas-apertura/bormio.

How much snow is there in Bormio and are the lifts open?

It changes daily and the resort itself publishes it every morning: snow depth by altitude, open runs and open lifts. The Bormio daily report and forecast are at https://www.caranva.app/en/nieve/italia/bormio, and the live cameras at https://www.caranva.app/en/webcams/esqui/bormio. When it blows hard, the most exposed lifts are usually the upper ones (3012 m), so it is worth checking before driving up.

At what altitude do you ski in Bormio?

Between 1225 and 3012 metres, a vertical drop of 1787 m. That difference is why the snow is not the same across the whole resort on the same day: the upper slopes hold up better late in the season, while the lower part, at 1225 m, is the first to feel rain or warm weather. That is why the Bormio report is read by altitude band, at https://www.caranva.app/en/nieve/italia/bormio.

How many kilometres of pistes does Bormio have?

Bormio has 50 km of pistes and 15 lifts, between 1225 and 3012 m of altitude.

Where can I rent skis in Bormio?

On Caranva you book the full kit for Bormio — skis, boots and poles, or a snowboard if you prefer — at https://www.caranvasports.com/products/ski-rental-bormio: you pick the dates and give your height, weight, shoe size and level, and the gear is waiting assembled with the bindings set to those figures. You pay online, you skip the sizing counter, and you can swap the gear in the shop if something does not fit. The alternative is walking into a shop at the resort on a first-come basis, which over a bank holiday or at Christmas means queuing for whatever is left.

Can I watch Bormio on a webcam?

Yes. The live Bormio webcams, with piste conditions and the snow report, are at https://www.caranva.app/en/webcams/esqui/bormio.

Which ski resorts are near Bormio?

In the same valley or the next one: Santa Caterina Valfurva (21 km of pistes, up to 2880 m). Comparing their top altitudes helps when snowfall is scarce: the ones that top out higher tend to open earlier and hold on longer at the end of the season.