Enjoy a Self Catering Italian Ski Break in Bormio
Starting from €284
TOUR DESCRIPTION
Bormio is a charming resort that offers a old town centre and three thermal spa centres for weary skiers to relax in. Not a purpose built resort in the middle of nowhere, this historic spa town has a thriving local community with strong traditions as well as some excellent restaurants. Try this great value self catering break and discover all it has to offer! Package includes comfortable self catering accommodation close to the town centre and ski area, Bormio & Valleys Ski Pass and ski equipment hire
DURATION
5-7 nights
HIGHLIGHTS
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EXTRAS
Rental of helmet is not included in the rate, available with an extra charge
Do you have any children? No problem, contact us for a family taylor-made offer!
ACCOMODATION
La Villa Feleit Villa Feleit offers stylish, comfortable apartments located in a peaceful, panoramic position overlooking Bormio, close to the ski slopes (just 70m from the Stelvio piste!) and just under 1km from the centre of town. Intermediate skiers can ski down a wide red run to the gondola station and ski back at the end of the day, snow conditions permitting. Apartments range from bright, functional studios to spacious one bedroom apartments and one very large two bedroom apartment with 2 bathrooms. Each apartment comes complete with a fully equipped kitchen with oven and microwave, bathroom with shower and wall mounted hairdryer, flat screen satellite TV, safe and free WIFI access; some have balconies. Free parking is available, as well as a heated ski deposit with a locker for each apartment, which becomes a bike deposit in the summer. If you are staying at Villa Feleit we recommend hiring a car as there are no shops or restaurants nearby.
GET IN THERE
Nearest Airport: Milan Bergamo (Orio Al Serio) – 150km / 3 hours Other airports: Milan Linate, Milan Malpensa By Car Exit Orio al serio, follow signs for Lovere, then Edolo-Passo del Tonale. At Edolo, turn left at the crossroads and continue on to Aprica then Tirano via the Aprica Pass and follow signs to Bormio. Alternatively take the road alongside Lake Como following signs to Lecco, then to Colico, Sondrio, Tirano, Bormio. This route is straighter than the first and there are no winding mountain passes. By Public Transport You can either take a bus direct from the airport to Bormio with Livignoexpress.com, or take a bus to Bergamo train station then the train to Tirano (changing at Lecco), then take a bus to Bormio with busperego.com. By Private Transfer Taxi available outside airport. Private transfer available on request after main booking.
LOCATION
Bormio is a beautiful spa town and ski resort located in the Alta Valtellina just north east of Lake Como and close to the Swiss border. Ideal for skiers and non skiers alike, it offers a pretty, historic town centre, an indoor ice skating rink, excellent restaurants for all budgets, and three thermal spa centres - from the historic Bagni Vecchi which dates back to Ancient Roman times, to the Bormio Terme with its indoor and outdoor swimming pools, waterslide for kids and 'thermarium' spa for adults. Bormio is a great resort for intermediate skiers, who can ski nonstop from 3012m down to the town at 1225m, a real leg burner but well worth it; the final run into the town is the famous Stelvio piste, which has hosted world cup races and finals, as well as the world championships twice. Those who don’t fancy this steep, challenging piste can ski down along a more forgiving blue run. The resort offers 50km of pistes, including 5 blue runs, 6 red runs and 2 black runs, served by 15 lifts (1 gondola, 1 cable car, 5 chair lifts, 4 drag lifts and 4 magic carpets), queues are rare. There is also a small snowpark and a large freeride area. The Bormio & Valli ski pass also includes Santa Caterina and the Oga/Valdidentro ski areas, easily reached by car or bus, for over 100km of pistes and some superb freeride areas. Livigno is an hour away by bus/car and is included on the Alta Valtellina ski pass (which also includes Bormio and Valli). Après ski Explore the historic town centre, with its medieval churches, upmarket shops, café bars and restaurants. For those who are interested in history and the local area there is the civic museum and the mineralogical museum. A visit to the Bagni Vecchi (old baths) or Bagni Nuovi (new baths) spa is a must, you can spend the whole day there or just go after skiing one afternoon and soothe aching muscles. Other activities include ice skating, husky dog sledging in nearby Arnoga, night skiing once a week, swimming at Bormio Terme, snowshoe excursions, cross country skiing, the Bernina train to St. Moritz, and much more. There are a number of good restaurants around Bormio, from rustic family run restaurants offering traditional local fare, to more refined choices, and of course a number of pizzerias.