Season at a glance
estimated from history + 15-season mediansSafest weeks to book: 4 Dec - 31 Mar (30 cm+ base in 14+ of the last 15 seasons)
Today (25 Aug) is off-season - the bar above shows the coming season, opening ~4 Dec (est.).
Snow history, 2011-2026
full area, mid-stationBars: share of the last 15 seasons with a 30 cm+ base at 2,000 m by the 15th of each month. med = median depth on that date (dashed line). Recomputed 15 Jul 2026 from the Open-Meteo archive.
Conditions & forecast
25 Aug 06:45| Elevation | Snow depth | 7-day snow | Temp (day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top · 3,012 m | 0 cm | 0 cm | - |
| Mid · 2,000 m | 0 cm | 0 cm | +15° / +10° |
| Valley · 1,225 m | 0 cm | 0 cm | - |
Avalanche: no bulletin issued - the avalanche services publish daily bulletins in winter only.
Forecast: Open-Meteo · updated 25 Aug 2026, 06:45 CEST. Temperatures are modeled at mid-station.
The mountain
OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap, ODbL
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European piste grades: blue easy · red intermediate · black advanced.
Bormio lies in Alta Valtellina, at the head of the Valtellina valley in Lombardy, and is one of Italy's classic alpine ski towns. Its Stelvio piste is one of the most demanding downhill courses on the World Cup circuit, dropping steeply toward the historic town centre, and Bormio hosted the men's downhill and super-G at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The town is also a renowned thermal spa resort, with springs used since Roman times.
Tickets, passes and lessons are sold by the resort itself - we link, we don't resell.
Live webcams
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Getting there
nearest airport: Milan Bergamo (BGY), 152 km| Option | Door to door | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rental car · from Milan Bergamo (BGY) | 2 h 55 min | rental + fuel | 152 km from Milan Bergamo. Winter tyres are legally required in season; approach roads are kept clear. |
| Train + bus · from Milan Bergamo (BGY) | - | - | No practical public-transport connection from the airport. |
| From Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 3 h 01 min | varies | 217 km by road. Often the cheaper flight; budget the extra driving time each way. |
| From Zurich (ZRH) | 4 h | varies | 271 km by road. Often the cheaper flight; budget the extra driving time each way. |
Plan your trip
Hotels and apartments near the Bormio lifts.
Arriving before the seasonReserve rental gear ahead - typically 20-45% below walk-in shop prices.
Arriving before the seasonSki schools and private instructors, bookable by the day.
Arriving before the seasonWinter-sports cover including piste rescue and kit.
Arriving before the seasonPartner links for these slots arrive before the season.
Common questions about Bormio
Is Bormio open in early December?
Historically the snow is there: in 15 of the last 15 winters Bormio had a 30 cm or deeper base at mid-mountain (2,000 m) in the first half of December, with a median depth of about 88 cm. The lifts themselves open ~4 Dec (estimated). (15-season record, computed 15 Jul 2026)
How high is Bormio?
The base sits at 1,225 m and the lifts reach 3,012 m, with most skiing around the 2,000 m mid-mountain level.
How do I get to Bormio from Milan Bergamo Airport?
Milan Bergamo (BGY) is the nearest airport at 152 km, about 2 h 55 min by road. There is no practical public-transport connection from the airport, so plan on a rental car or a pre-booked transfer. The full comparison, including other airports, is in the Getting there table above.
When does the 2026/27 season start at Bormio?
Bormio has not confirmed its 2026/27 dates yet. Based on past seasons we estimate opening around 4 Dec and closing around 11 Apr; both dates are estimates until the resort announces. (season dates checked 25 Aug 2026)
How reliable is the snow at Bormio in January?
Very: in 15 of the last 15 winters there was a 30 cm or deeper base at mid-mountain throughout January, and the median mid-January depth is about 118 cm. (15-season record, computed 15 Jul 2026)
Nearby resorts
Data on this page: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), OpenSkiMap (ODbL), avalanche.report / EAWS (CC BY 4.0). Every number is dated where it can go stale - how the verdicts are computed.