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'''Bormio''' ({{lang-lmo|Bormi}}, {{lang-rm|{{Audio|Roh-putèr-Buorm.ogg| |
'''Bormio''' ({{lang-lmo|Bormi}}, {{lang-rm|italic=yes|{{Audio|Roh-putèr-Buorm.ogg|Buorm}}}}, {{lang-de|Worms im Veltlintal}}) is a town and ''[[comune]]'' with a population of about 4,100 located in the [[Province of Sondrio]]<!--PLEASE LEAVE THIS FORMAT, NOT "SONDRIO PROVINCE"-->, [[Lombardy]] region of the [[Alps]] in [[northern Italy]]. |
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The centre of the upper [[Valtellina]] valley, it is a popular [[winter sport]]s resort. It was the site of the [[FIS Alpine World Ski Championships|Alpine World Ski Championships]] in 1985 and 2005, and annually hosts the [[FIS Alpine Ski World Cup|Alpine Ski World Cup]]. In addition to modern skiing facilities, the town is noted for the presence of several hot springs that have been tapped to provide water to three [[thermal bath]]s. |
The centre of the upper [[Valtellina]] valley, it is a popular [[winter sport]]s resort. It was the site of the [[FIS Alpine World Ski Championships|Alpine World Ski Championships]] in 1985 and 2005, and annually hosts the [[FIS Alpine Ski World Cup|Alpine Ski World Cup]]. In addition to modern skiing facilities, the town is noted for the presence of several hot springs that have been tapped to provide water to three [[thermal bath]]s. |
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== Geography == |
== Geography == |
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Bormio lies in the northeast of the [[Lombardy]] region at the top of the Valtellina, a broad [[U-shaped valley|glacial valley]] formed by the [[Adda (river)|Adda]] River that flows down into [[Lake Como]]. It is linked to other valleys via four passes: |
Bormio lies in the northeast of the [[Lombardy]] region at the top of the Valtellina, a broad [[U-shaped valley|glacial valley]] formed by the [[Adda (river)|Adda]] River that flows down into [[Lake Como]]. It is linked to other valleys via four passes: |
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* [[South Tyrol]] via the [[Stelvio Pass]] |
* [[South Tyrol]] via the [[Stelvio Pass]] |
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* [[Livigno]] via the [[Foscagno Pass]] |
* [[Livigno]] via the [[Foscagno Pass]] |
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* [[Ponte di Legno]] via the [[Gavia Pass]] |
* [[Ponte di Legno]] via the [[Gavia Pass]] |
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== History == |
== History == |
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[[File:Bormio Church.JPG|thumb|left|The church of San Vitale, built as early as the 12th century in the Romanesque style]] |
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Due to its thermal baths at ''Bagni Vecchi'', ''Bagni Nuovi'' and ''Terme di Bormio'', Bormio has long been a tourist attraction. Members of the [[Roman empire|Roman]] aristocracy already travelled to Bormio in order to enjoy warm baths in the mountainous scenery. Most of these thermal baths are still in use today. |
Due to its thermal baths at ''Bagni Vecchi'', ''Bagni Nuovi'' and ''Terme di Bormio'', Bormio has long been a tourist attraction. Members of the [[Roman empire|Roman]] aristocracy already travelled to Bormio in order to enjoy warm baths in the mountainous scenery. Most of these thermal baths are still in use today. |
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The town is centred on the historic Piazza Cavour and Via Roma, a historic main trading point on the route from [[Venice]] to [[Switzerland]]. Bormio retains its unique [[medieval]] town centre, attracting many tourists, mainly Italian, from [[Milan]] and other cities. |
The town is centred on the historic Piazza Cavour and Via Roma, a historic main trading point on the route from [[Venice]] to [[Switzerland]]. Bormio retains its unique [[medieval]] town centre, attracting many tourists, mainly Italian, from [[Milan]] and other cities. It will host alpine skiing in the [[2026 Winter Olympics]]. |
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==Alpine skiing== |
==Alpine skiing== |
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The village hosted the [[FIS Alpine World Ski Championships]] twice, in [[FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 1985|1985]] and [[FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2005|2005]] |
The village hosted the [[FIS Alpine World Ski Championships]] twice, in [[FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 1985|1985]] and [[FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2005|2005]], both cohosted with [[Santa Caterina di Valfurva]]. There are {{convert|50|km|-1|abbr=off|spell=in}} of marked ski runs, the longest run of which is {{convert|6|km|0|abbr=on}}, served by fifteen lifts and several ski schools. |
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Bormio is a regular stop on the [[Alpine |
Bormio is a regular stop on the [[FIS Alpine Ski World Cup|World Cup]] circuit, usually with a men's [[Downhill (ski competition)|downhill]] in late December. The Pista Stelvio, named after [[Stelvio Pass]], is one of the most challenging downhill courses in the world; it is second-longest on the World Cup circuit, behind only the [[Lauberhorn ski races|Lauberhorn]] in [[Wengen]], [[Switzerland]]. |
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For the World Cup race in December [[2017–18 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup|2017]], the Stelvio started at an [[elevation]] of {{convert|2255|m|abbr=on}}, with a vertical drop of {{convert|1010|m|0|abbr=on}} and course length of {{convert|3.27|km|2|abbr=on}}. The winning time of Italian [[Dominik Paris]] was just under two {{nowrap|minutes<!-- 1:56.95 -->,<ref name=wcdec17>{{cite web|url=http://medias1.fis-ski.com/pdf/2018/AL/0028/2018AL0028RLR0.pdf |work=FIS-ski.com |title=World Cup downhill results - Bormio |date=28 Dec 2017}}</ref><!--<ref>[http://www.alpineskimaps.com/htm/italy/Bormio/winmap.htm Alpine Ski Maps.com] - winter map - Bormio</ref>-->}} yielding an average speed of {{convert|100.66|kph|1|abbr=on}} and a vertical descent rate of over {{convert|8.6|m}} per second. |
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== Main sights == |
== Main sights == |
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* [[Giardino Botanico Alpino "Rezia"]] |
* [[Giardino Botanico Alpino "Rezia"]] |
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== People == |
== Notable People == |
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* [[Fausto Bormetti]], cross-country skier. |
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* The Olympic skiing brothers [[Erminio Sertorelli|Erminio]], [[Giacinto Sertorelli|Giacinto]] and [[Stefano Sertorelli]] were born in Bormio. |
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* [[Marco De Gasperi]], 6-times World Champion runner |
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* The best coach of the Italian national ski team from 1970-1976, Oreste Peccedi, was born and still lives in the famous 'flower house' in Bormio. |
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* [[Stefano Donagrandi]], ice speed skater |
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* The Italian ski mountaineers [[Francesca Martinelli]] and [[Roberta Pedranzini]] were born in Bormio. |
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* [[Francesca Martinelli]], ski mountaineer |
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* The 6 times world champion runner [[Marco De Gasperi]] was born in Bormio. |
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* Oreste Peccedi, Head Coach of the Italian National Ski Team from 1970 to 1976 |
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* The Italo-Australian ski holiday planner, Tania Peccedi (daughter of Oreste Peccedi) was born and raised in Bormio. |
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* [[Aldo Pedrana]], Olympic skier |
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* [[Roberta Pedranzini]], ski mountaineer |
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* [[Erminio Sertorelli]], Olympic skier |
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* [[Giacinto Sertorelli]], Olympic skier |
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* [[Stefano Sertorelli]], Olympic skier |
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* [[Mara Urbani]], Short track speed skater |
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==Twin cities and towns== |
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==International relations== |
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{{See also|List of twin towns and sister cities in Italy}} |
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Bormio is [[Twin towns and sister cities|twinned]] with: |
Bormio is [[Twin towns and sister cities|twinned]] with: |
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*{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Huez]], [[France]], since 2005. |
*{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Huez]], [[France]], since 2005. |
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*[http://www.sciclub.bormio.it/ Sci Club Bormio] |
*[http://www.sciclub.bormio.it/ Sci Club Bormio] |
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*[http://www.bormioski.eu/ Official Site of the Ski Areas] |
*[http://www.bormioski.eu/ Official Site of the Ski Areas] |
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*[http://www.bormio.to/ Official Site of the Bormio Tourist Office] |
*[http://www.bormio.to/ Official Site of the Bormio Tourist Office] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170607052012/http://www.bormio.to/ |date=2017-06-07 }} |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110103235454/http://www.alta-valtellina.it/ Alta Valtellina Tourism] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110103235454/http://www.alta-valtellina.it/ Alta Valtellina Tourism] |
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*[http://www.altarezianews.it/category/bormio_e_valli-sondalo-livigno/ Alta Rezia News Paper online] |
*[http://www.altarezianews.it/category/bormio_e_valli-sondalo-livigno/ Alta Rezia News Paper online] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416103200/https://www.altarezianews.it/category/bormio_e_valli-sondalo-livigno/ |date=2021-04-16 }} |
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*[https://www.topskiresort.com/resort/Bormio/slopes Bormio ski resort guide, news&events...] |
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{{EB1911 poster|Bormio}} |
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{{Province of Sondrio}} |
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Lombardy]] |
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[[Category:Ski areas and resorts in Italy]] |
[[Category:Ski areas and resorts in Italy]] |
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[[Category:Spa towns in Italy]] |
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[[Category:Venues of the 2026 Winter Olympics]] |
Latest revision as of 10:01, 14 August 2024
Bormio | |
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Comune di Bormio | |
![]() Panoramic view | |
Coordinates: 46°28′N 10°22′E / 46.467°N 10.367°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Lombardy |
Province | Sondrio (SO) |
Frazioni | none |
Government | |
• Mayor | Silvia Cavazzi[1] |
Area | |
• Total | 41 km2 (16 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,225 m (4,019 ft) |
Population (2018-01-01)[3] | |
• Total | 4,088 |
• Density | 100/km2 (260/sq mi) |
Demonym | Bormini |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 23032 |
Dialing code | 0342 |
Patron saint | Gervasius and Protasius |
Saint day | 19 June |
Website | Official website |
Bormio (Lombard: Bormi, Romansh: , German: Worms im Veltlintal) is a town and comune with a population of about 4,100 located in the Province of Sondrio, Lombardy region of the Alps in northern Italy.
The centre of the upper Valtellina valley, it is a popular winter sports resort. It was the site of the Alpine World Ski Championships in 1985 and 2005, and annually hosts the Alpine Ski World Cup. In addition to modern skiing facilities, the town is noted for the presence of several hot springs that have been tapped to provide water to three thermal baths.
Geography
[edit]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/af/Stadthaus_und_Gefallenendenkmal_Bormio.jpg/220px-Stadthaus_und_Gefallenendenkmal_Bormio.jpg)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Collegiata_Kirche_Bormio_2.jpg/220px-Collegiata_Kirche_Bormio_2.jpg)
Bormio lies in the northeast of the Lombardy region at the top of the Valtellina, a broad glacial valley formed by the Adda River that flows down into Lake Como. It is linked to other valleys via four passes:
- South Tyrol via the Stelvio Pass
- Val Müstair via the Umbrail Pass
- Livigno via the Foscagno Pass
- Ponte di Legno via the Gavia Pass
History
[edit]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/74/San_Vitale%2C_church_in_Bormio%2C_Italy.jpg/220px-San_Vitale%2C_church_in_Bormio%2C_Italy.jpg)
Due to its thermal baths at Bagni Vecchi, Bagni Nuovi and Terme di Bormio, Bormio has long been a tourist attraction. Members of the Roman aristocracy already travelled to Bormio in order to enjoy warm baths in the mountainous scenery. Most of these thermal baths are still in use today.
The town is centred on the historic Piazza Cavour and Via Roma, a historic main trading point on the route from Venice to Switzerland. Bormio retains its unique medieval town centre, attracting many tourists, mainly Italian, from Milan and other cities. It will host alpine skiing in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Alpine skiing
[edit]The village hosted the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships twice, in 1985 and 2005, both cohosted with Santa Caterina di Valfurva. There are fifty kilometres (30 miles) of marked ski runs, the longest run of which is 6 km (4 mi), served by fifteen lifts and several ski schools.
Bormio is a regular stop on the World Cup circuit, usually with a men's downhill in late December. The Pista Stelvio, named after Stelvio Pass, is one of the most challenging downhill courses in the world; it is second-longest on the World Cup circuit, behind only the Lauberhorn in Wengen, Switzerland.
For the World Cup race in December 2017, the Stelvio started at an elevation of 2,255 m (7,398 ft), with a vertical drop of 1,010 m (3,314 ft) and course length of 3.27 km (2.03 mi). The winning time of Italian Dominik Paris was just under two minutes,[4] yielding an average speed of 100.66 km/h (62.5 mph) and a vertical descent rate of over 8.6 metres (28 ft) per second.
Main sights
[edit]Notable People
[edit]- Fausto Bormetti, cross-country skier.
- Marco De Gasperi, 6-times World Champion runner
- Stefano Donagrandi, ice speed skater
- Francesca Martinelli, ski mountaineer
- Oreste Peccedi, Head Coach of the Italian National Ski Team from 1970 to 1976
- Aldo Pedrana, Olympic skier
- Roberta Pedranzini, ski mountaineer
- Erminio Sertorelli, Olympic skier
- Giacinto Sertorelli, Olympic skier
- Stefano Sertorelli, Olympic skier
- Mara Urbani, Short track speed skater
Twin cities and towns
[edit]Bormio is twinned with:
References
[edit]- ^ "Sindaco | Comune di Bormio".
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "World Cup downhill results - Bormio" (PDF). FIS-ski.com. 28 Dec 2017.
Bormio | |
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![]() Bormio and Valfurva from 10 km (6 mi) above | |
Location | Bormio, ![]() |
Nearest major city | Bormio |
Coordinates | 46°28′3″N 10°22′41″E / 46.46750°N 10.37806°E |
Vertical | 1786 m - (5862 ft) |
Top elevation | 3012 m - (9882 ft) |
Base elevation | 1224 m - (4019 ft) |
Skiable area | 75 km² - (29.0 sq.mi.) |
Trails | 44 |
Longest run | 3.7 mi (6.0 km) |
Lift system | 14 (3 gondolas, 5 chairlifts, 4 drag lifts, 2 other) |
Lift capacity | 16,000 skiers/hr |
Snowfall | 300 cm - (118 in.) |
Snowmaking | 12 km² - (4.6 sq.mi.), 35% |
Website | Bormio.it |
External links
[edit]- Bormio online
- Bormio.it
- Bormio3.it
- Therme in Bormio
- Collection of videos of skiing in Bormio
- Sci Club Bormio
- Official Site of the Ski Areas
- Official Site of the Bormio Tourist Office Archived 2017-06-07 at the Wayback Machine
- Alta Valtellina Tourism
- Alta Rezia News Paper online Archived 2021-04-16 at the Wayback Machine
- Bormio ski resort guide, news&events...
Media related to Bormio at Wikimedia Commons
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