This Town in the Italian Alps Is Known for Spa Resorts and Winter Sports-and It's Hosting Events for the 2026 Olympics

"Nestled in the Italian Alps northeast of Milan, Bormio may not be as famous as other Italian resort towns, but it has been drawing travelers for 2,000 years. During antiquity, the Romans loved to soak in the town's nine naturally occurring hot springs. More recently, Bormio has become a major hub for outdoor sports, including hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and snowshoeing."

"Regardless of the season, visitors to Bormio will no doubt enjoy the local cuisine. With its green pastures and wild mountain herbs, Bormio is known for delicious cheeses and the production of Braulio, a bitter liqueur made using a secret recipe of alpine herbs, roots, and berries. Read on for our guide to the best hotels, things to do, restaurants, bars, and more, with tips from local expert Aldo Anzi, one of the founders of the legendary Stelvio slope."

Bormio sits in the Italian Alps northeast of Milan and has attracted visitors for about 2,000 years because of nine natural hot springs favored by the Romans. The town offers year‑round outdoor activities including hiking, mountain biking, glacier and alpine skiing, and snowshoeing, and hosts the Alpine Ski World Cup and 2026 Olympic alpine skiing and ski mountaineering events. Local cuisine features pasture-raised cheeses and Braulio, a bitter alpine herb liqueur. Notable hotels include QC Hotel Bagni Vecchi and QC Grand Hotel Bagni Nuovi with extensive thermal spas, plus family-run Hotel Vallechiara located mid‑slope.

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