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.
Due to its thermal baths at Bagni Vecchi, Bagni Nuovi and Terme di Bormio, Bormio has long been a tourist attraction.
It is the perfect gateway for mountain adventurers wanting to explore the Central Alps.
The quaint medieval town is nestled in the sprawling Stelvio National Park, an enormous 134,620 hectares of thriving nature, with three quarters of the park sitting at over 2000 metres altitude.
The park has a tonne of glaciated peaks and 3000ers, topped by the Ortler mountain at 3905 metres.
The valleys, coniferous forests, and alpine prairies host over 260 species of typical alpine fauna, including the magnificent bald eagle.
But these mountain landscapes are also unique in that they serve as a kind of museum.
Amongst the untamed nature, you will spot scars on the land from the First World War, including old military roads, trenches, and battlements.
Minimum Group size: 18 participants.
Airport: Fly to Milan Bergamo airport.
Hotel: 4 star Hotel San Lorenzo in Bormio.
Included:
– 3 European mountain leaders for the week up to 23 participants and 4 guides from 24 and above.
– 2 walks at each of the 5 walking days.
– Milan-Bergamo airport pick up and drop off to match the Ryanair flight from/to Cork (FR 9051 and FR 9050).
– Transports during the trip to access walks
– 7 nights in the 4* hotel San Lorenzo in Bormio based on two people sharing.
– 7 breakfasts & 5 dinners.
Not Included:
– Flight Cork-Milan Bergamo return
– Individual insurance.
– Beverages during the trip and at the hotel.
– 2 dinner and all picnic lunches.
– All extras not included in the itinerary pages 1 & 2 or mentioned as optional.
– Extra visits on sightseeing day
– Single supplement : €170 for the week (limited places, rooms will be a mix of double bed rooms and small single bed size rooms)
Booking and deposit process:
– Deposit of €324 to be paid at the time of booking and before end of February 2023 to secure your place.
– Balance to be paid one month before the trip
Important Note Covid-19 : you will receive a full refund of payments sent (on land, ex flights) in the case that the trip has to be cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Thu 21st Sep. : ARRIVAL.
Pick up at Milan-Bergamo airport at the arrival time of Ryanair flight (FR 9051) from Cork, welcome by your guide and transfer to Bormio (around 2h45 min) to your family run 4* hotel San Lorenzo, with bar and restaurant and ideally located in the center of Bormio town.
Dinner incl.
Fri 22nd Sep. : Discover Bormio area
Every day 2 levels of walk will be offered each of them led by a qualified mountain leaders. 3 Guides up to 23 participants and if 24 or more participants a fourth leader will be appointed.
Mountain walk: 12 to 18 km distance and up 1100 m ascent.
Hill walk : 8 to 12 km distance and up to 600 m ascent.
For your first day you will discover the area around Bormio.
Start the walk from the hotel, climb Monte Scale (2500m) or walk the balcony walk at the foot of Croce Del Reit. Views over the high peaks mountain of Cima de Piazzi (3439 m).
Breakfast and dinner included. Picnic lunch not included.
Sat 23rd Sep. : Val Viola valley walk
Today after a short bus transfer you will discover the Viola Valley. It is a splendid area located between Bormio and Livigno. Many options are possible like going to Viola hut, lake or all the way to the Swiss border.
Breakfast included. Lunch and dinner not included.
Sun 24th Sep. : Stelvio National park
Today short bus transfer to the village of Sant Antonio and walk the Zebru Valley located in the Stelvio National Park, the largest protected park in Italy. Today is the chance to observe wildlife like dear, chamoix, ibex and many different species of birds.
Breakfast and dinner included. Picnic lunch not included.
Mon 25th Sep. : Free day in Bormio
Many options for your free day like going to spa centre of Bormio with swimming pools, renting a bike or e-bike or relax and enjoy excellent Italian cuisine, or going for a hike.
Breakfast included. Lunch and dinner not included.
Tue 26th Sep. : Stelvio pass
Stelvio pass is the mecca of cycling but also a paradise for hiking. Many options again today like Punta di Rims (2940m), Piz Umbrail on the Swiss border.
Breakfast and dinner included. Picnic lunch not included.
Wed 27th Sep. : Valley del Forni
Today after a short transfer you will enter the south side of Stelvio park and will walk in a valley at the foot of the giants like Punta San Matteo (3678 m), and its massive glaciers.
Breakfast and dinner included. Picnic lunch not included.
Thu 28th Sep. : FAREWELL!
Transfer in the middle of the night to your early flight from Milan-Bergamo airport flight Ryanair (FR 9050) to Cork. Pack breakfast.
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