Bormio 2000: What to Do and How to Get to the Heights

Things to Do in Bormio 2000

Bormio 2000 is a popular resort during the winter season for its ski and snowboard trails. With more than 50 kilometers of trails and a variety of difficulty levels, every type of skier or snowboarder will find the trail best suited to their experience level to enjoy an exciting day on the snow.

If, on the other hand, you prefer summer activities, this area offers numerous trails that wind through the surrounding mountains, offering breathtaking views of the valley below. You can choose from easier trails for families or more challenging sections for experienced hikers.

Also, during your day in the mountains, don't forget to sample the local cuisine. In fact, in Bormio 2000 there are several refuges (such as Rifugio Laghetti, Locanda Girasole, and Chalet Rododendri) that will allow you to enjoy traditional Valtellina dishes, such as pizzoccheri, bresaola, and sciatt.

Walks in Bormio 2000

After you reach the resort of Bormio 2000, you will have awide selection of hiking trails to enjoy. Here are some of the best known.

Sobretta Mountains

Trekking Mountains of Sorbetta

• Distance: 20 km
• Estimated time: 5/6 hours

Starting in Bormio, take the gondola to Bormio 2000, where trails S543 and S543.1 begin, crossing the ski slopes and leading to La Rocca. The Sobretta Mountains trek continues to Sobrettina and then descends to the Sobretta di Sotto Mountains, passing through a spruce forest and offering views of Valfurva. The route continues through several locations before reaching a steep trail, S540, that leads to Feleit and then back to Bormio.

Bormio 2000 - Bormio

Ascent to Bormio 2000

• Distance: 5.5 km
• Estimated time: 2 hours

The hike from Bormio 2000 to Bormio is an easy and short hiking route, ideal for beginners. The route, just over 5 km long, is entirely downhill and can be completed in about two hours. It starts at Bormio 2000, descending along the Genziana trail on the S540.3 and S540 dirt road. Before reaching Ciuk, turn right onto the S576 trail that enters the forest and leads to Borminella. From here, turn left onto path S522 and after 200 m turn right onto path S540, which leads to Bormio.

Bormio 2000 - Santa Caterina

Route from Bormio 2000 to Santa Caterina

• Distance: 11.66 km
• Estimated time: 3 hours

The walk to Santa Cater ina begins in Bormio 2000, where you follow trail S543 through a pine forest to the Baita Pozzo dell'Acqua. Continue to a junction, then follow trail S543.2 downhill to the Sobretta Mountains. From here, continue on trail S518 to Sobretta di Sotto and then turn right on trail S522 to reach Santa Caterina Valfurva near the bus station.

Bormio 2000 - Bormio 3000

Small lakes of Bormio 3000

• Distance: 15 km
• Estimated time: 6 hours

The route from Bormio 2000 to Bormio 3000 on foot begins by crossing a dirt road with a slight incline, passing the Baita del Pastore (Shepherd's Hut) and the Sobretta Valley. You reach Bocca di Profa and Bei Laghetti, with an extraordinary blue lake. The route varies between easy (T1), moderate (T2) and challenging sections only towards the end (T3), culminating at the Bormio 3000 hut on the Cima Bianca. For the return, you can use the cable car to reach Bormio 2000 again.