The Alta Valtellina ski areas are international renown: the Alpine Ski World Championships was held in Bormio in 1985 and will be held here again in 2005. Male and female World Cup competitions are held regularly.
 Among its many ski pistes the most spectacular is "The Stelvio", which is the location of these world events. Besides the many breath-taking downhill slopes amongst the woods and gorges for alpine skiing, there is a beautiful 7,5 Km-long "Alù" track on the outskirts of the town for cross-country skiing.

22 km from Bormio there is the famous Stelvio Pass where unforgettable historical and sporting events have taken place. The Pass is open from the end of May to November, it is amongst the most extensive summer ski areas in Europe and seat of the highest and oldest summer Ski School on the continent.
Two cable cars and ten skilifts are available to take skiers to the 3400 mt-high glacier peak "Punta degli Spiriti" and then follow for more than 20 km a spectacular downhill run.
For keen cross-country skiers there are three beautiful tracks for a total of 15 km.

The thermal springs of Bormio and their medicinal properties have been known since 1st century A.D. and were referred to by Pliny the Elder in "Naturalis Historia. The Old Baths are a fascinating testimony of antiquity of the thermal springs and it is possible to immerse oneself in history while discovering an ageless well-being of body and mind.
The water, which gushes from the rock at a temperature between 35° and 40°, pertains to the group sulfate-alkaline and earthy mineral waters. This water is recommended for metabolic disorders, uricemia, diabetes, affections of the reproductive systems and results of traumatic injury.
The physical well-being obtained from this benefical water along with the relaxing swimming-pool, sauna and hydromassage is the perfect tonic for a holiday dedicated to exercise and health.

Summer in Bormio is also appreciated for its charming scenery of ancient woods that undulate from one valley to the other with rich green pastures part of the National Stelvio Park. There are about 1200 km of singular named paths, all clearly marked, which link up crevasses and winding mule-tracks, green mountains, lakes and trout filled streams. The paths lead to crosses, fortresses, mountain springs and well-equipped mountain refuges.

The Bormio Golf course is considered without doubt among the best in the Italian mountains with superb views of the surrounding mountain peaks, ideal climate, always fresh and dry and well-kept playing surfaces. The course is open every day from April to November. The vast practising area includes a putting green, a pitching green and a bar.