50 km
1225 m - 3012 m
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Test report Bormio/Cima Bianca
Skiresort.info Test of the ski resort Bormio/Cima Bianca
Total result: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Test Bormio/Cima Bianca
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In detail: Test report for ski resort Bormio/Cima Bianca
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The Bormio/Cima Bianca ski resort is the highest ski resort in Alta Valtellina. With its 50 km of slopes, the ski resort is considered a medium-sized ski resort.
Runs/slopes
Altitude difference
1787 m (Valley 1225 m - Mountain 3012 m )
Lifts/ cable cars
11
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 2 ← 2
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 2 ← 2
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The ski resort offers runs of all difficulty levels. In the upper part, the slopes lead over open terrain. As of Bormio 2000, the slopes lead through forest aisles down to the valley. There are exclusively easy slopes in Bormio 2000. In the upper and lower part of the resort, the slopes are generally challenging. There are also two marked freeriding zones.
Runs/slopes
Total 50 km
Easy
6.5 km
(13 %)Intermediate
16.6 km
(33 %)Difficult
26.9 km
(54 %)
Longest run
8 km
Run location
above tree line, under tree line
Worth knowing
- Valley run available
Guests access Bormio 2000 using a modern 8 person gondola lift leading up from the valley. The upper part of the ski resort is connected with modern chair lifts (most with weather protectors). There are also j-bars and people movers available for beginners.
Number of ski lifts
11
Total capacity
17840 Passengers / hour
Length of all lifts
14.9 km Total
Lifts and cable cars
1
1
5
4
Additional
4
Due to the high altitude, the ski resort is very snow secure. The lifts open already at the beginning of November and run until the beginning of May. 90% of all runs also have snow-making capabilities.
Worth knowing
- Artificial snow-making
160 Snow canons
90 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities
- The valley run is open most of the time.
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The slope preparation is very good.
Tip: By new snow, an optimal slope prepartion is not always possible, even with a large effort. In addition, the new snow can not combine with the snow lying underneath and moguls are created quickly. For safety reasons, usually no slope preparation is possible during operating times.
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Further evaluation criteria
The ski resort can only be accessed from the North via Switzerland, the Ofen Pass and Livigno. You must pay 30 EUR toll at the Munt la Schera tunnel before Livigno for the way to and from the resort. Please note the passage times for the tunnel as it is only one lane and on Saturdays, the tunnel is only open going in one direction.
Access via A12 Inntal-Autobahn, Ausfahrt Reschen
- Bormio-Bormio 2000 Bahn (Bormio), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 154 km · approx. 159 Minutes driving time
Roads: Side road, Mountain road, Mountain pass road, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Parking garage, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, for a fee
Access via Brenner-Autobahn, Ausfahrt San Michele all´Adige
- Bormio-Bormio 2000 Bahn (Bormio), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 156 km · approx. 162 Minutes driving time
Roads: Side road, Mountain road, Mountain pass road, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Parking garage, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, for a fee
Access via A4 Autobahn Milano-Brescia, Ausfahrt Palazzolo
- Bormio-Bormio 2000 Bahn (Bormio), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 146 km · approx. 162 Minutes driving time
Roads: Side road, Mountain road, Mountain pass road, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Parking garage, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, for a fee
Winter Closure
The Stilfser Joch Pass and the Gavia Pass are closed in the winter. Due to the geographical location, please inform yourself about the road conditions beforehand, as passes in the vicinity can also close spontaneously.
The Stilfser Joch Pass and the Gavia Pass are closed in the winter. Due to the geographical location, please inform yourself about the road conditions beforehand, as passes in the vicinity can also close spontaneously.
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Trail map and overview maps:
The trail map depicts the ski resort very well. All slopes and lifts are indicated. The altitudes are also noted for almost all locations. The lift symbols could be made clearer and the restaurants could be described better.
The trail map depicts the ski resort very well. All slopes and lifts are indicated. The altitudes are also noted for almost all locations. The lift symbols could be made clearer and the restaurants could be described better.
Information boards and sign-postings on the slopes:
Signs are located at all important points and trail maps are also found at the lifts. Even more explicit signs could be added at some of the intersections.
Signs are located at all important points and trail maps are also found at the lifts. Even more explicit signs could be added at some of the intersections.
They place a high value on serving regional specialties from Alta Vallentina. The village of Bormio is well-connected via ski buses.
Public transportation/ on-site mobility
- No direct train connection
- Comprehensive ski bus network
- Scheduled busses
The personnel is very friendly. They could show a bit more initiative in assisting guests boarding the chair lifts.
The restaurants are distributed throughout the ski resort. From the Cima Bianca at 3012m down to the valley, you can find places to stop for refreshments on almost every run.
8 Mountain restaurants & Ski huts
Gastronomy tip
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Chalet dei Rododendri
In the middle of the ski resort at 2166m
The Chalet dei Rododendri is located centrally within the ski resort and offers many local specialties from Alta Valtellina.
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You can end you ski day in a relaxed way up on the mountain. It is always possible to find a spot on one of the many sun terraces. In the village itself, there are many nice bars such as the Wish Bar, the Braulio Wine Bar or the Clem Pub.
Most of the accommodations are located in Bormio, a little ways away from the slopes. There are some hotels and huts directly in the ski resort where you can stay the night. There are also some hotels right near the valley station.
Ski-in/Ski-out
There are some accommodations with direct access to the slopes and to lifts (Ski-in/Ski-out)
Tips
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Bagni di Bormio
In Bormio/Valdidentro
The Spa & Wellness Centre of the Bagni Nuovi and Bagni Vecchi in Bormio is divided into 6 areas with over 40 different thermal water attractions.
Towns/villages
- Bormio
Distance to ski resort fewer than 1 km
Guest beds 6400
Note: For the evaluation, only the accommodations which are located directly on the slopes and lifts, or have very easy access to the ski resort have been considered.
Evaluation criteria for special interests
Families and children are looked after well in Bormio and Bormio 2000. There are magic carpets, children's lifts and a kindergarten. There are two children's areas that will make the childrens' hearts beat faster.
Information for families and children
- Kid's Land/ separated area for children
- Merry-go-round
- Wave ride for children
- Adventure course
- People mover
- Children's lifts
- Beginner's lifts in ski resort directly at the feeder lift
- Ski school for children
- Child care
- Playground / park
Special tips for children
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Gallo Cedrone children's area
The children's area of the ski school in Bormio 2000 with its own magic carpet. You can watch the kids learn to ski from the Restaurant Gallo Cedrone.
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Gormiti Park
Located directly at the valley station with its own magic carpet and a lot of space for the kids.
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There are easy slopes for beginners only in Bormio 2000 and practice runs directly at the mountain station of the 8 person gondola lift. Magic carpets and three j-bar lifts provide access to an easy area for the beginners. The upper part of the mountain is only for practiced skiers and snowboarders. There is no easy valley run. There is also a magic carpet in the valley for practicing.
Information for beginners
- Easy and manageable slope offering, which is easy to achieve
- Wide slopes
- Beginner's area
- Beginner's lifts in ski resort directly at the feeder lift
- Separate lift ticket for beginners / point ticket
Ski schools on-site
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The slopes in Bormio are generally challenging and offer an altitude difference of almost 1800 metres per slope. There are two marked freeriding zones in the upper area.
Information for advanced skiers, freeriders
- many freeride / deep snow areas
- few mogul slopes
Slope offering advanced skiers
Runs/slopes
Total 50 km
Difficult
26.9 km
(54 %)Most difficult run
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Betulle (F) · Length 2 km · Altitude difference 600 m
Note: Always mind the avalanche warnings and barriers, please. Never ski into a closed and unsecured area.
Information for Snowboarders
- few cat tracks
- no runs with ascent
- many freeride / deep snow areas
Snow parks
- Snowpark Bormio
The Snowpark Bormio is located at the Nevada Ovest j-bar lift.
Offering snow parks
- Snow park/ Fun park
- No halfpipe
- Kicker (Jump/ Ramp)
- Rails/ Slides
- Boxes
- Medium Line
- Chill area with music
- Cross-country trail offering
Total trail length: 5 km
There are about 5 km of tracks leading from the valley station along the edge of Bormio.
Conclusion
Long runs and large altitude differences per slope, challenging runs.
No easy valley run, access in winter (many passes are closed)
Test Report issued on 2011-12-20
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Highlights
Highlights
Grand Hotel Bagni Nuovi
*****
The spa and wellness centre in Bormio
23038 Valdidentro
3 km to ski resort Test report »
The spa and wellness centre in Bormio
23038 Valdidentro
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