Bormio is an important and famous ski resort situated in Alta Valtellina, in the heart of the Alps, an area with a long tradition of hospitality and mountain sports, close to Swizerland and Austria at the altitude of 1225m. The town of Bormio is rich of history and it is possible to visit different monuments, churches, historical museums and ancient buildings decorated with frescoes and grafites. Here it is possible to ski not only in winter but also during the summer on the glacier Stelvio. The area also offers its tourists the possibility to visit the biggest National park in Italy. Thanks to its hot springs, first made famous by the Romans almost two thousand years ago, Bormio boasts a unique kind of Spa, recommended for circulatory diseases, gynaecological infections, etc. A regular white mantel covers its mountains in winter turning them into a huge playground for all kind of snow-sports. The snow is guaranted by an advanced system of snowmaking facilities: with state of the art snowmaking equipment, runs are impeccably groomed for tourists and champions alike. More than 45 km of downhill ski runs, 35 ski lifts that bring you to 3017m. Bormio,which is only 250km. from Milan, is very famous abroad thanks to sport events held there in recent years: Bormio is the perfect place for hosting world renowned events such as the World Cup races and the World Alpine Ski Championships. Perfect slopes, suitable for all levels of skiers. Ski resort for young people with lots of recreational activities: discos, restaurants, pizzerias, bars, night clubs. Other sport activities: big sporting center with tennis courts, covered swimming pools, squash and an ice stadium.