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Bormio 2000 –> Bormio

Bormio

If you want to hike in the mountains but avoid any uphill battles, then this descent from Bormio 2000 is for you!

Hiking Moderate

Distance
9 km
Ascent
11 m
Descent
755 m
Duration
1-2 hrs
Low Point
1.2 km
High Point
1.9 km
Gradient
10˚
Bormio 2000 –> Bormio Map

If you are staying in Bormio it's really worth riding the cable car up to Bormio 2000 for mind-blowing views and an excellent network of hikes. This trail is full of mountain vistas, shady forest paths and opportunities to stop for a bite along the way.

Description

At the Bormio 2000 station follow the S543 to La Rocca. Here you need to switch onto the S542 to Sobrettina before descending along a series of switchbacks through a red spruce forest to San Pietro. At this point, the trail flattens out, and patches of clearing open up to give you panoramic views of the Valfurva. From Campolungo take the S540 down to Feleit and on to Bormio.

Difficulty

Moderate

Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between May and October

Features

  • Alpine
  • Wildlife
  • Picturesque
  • Wild flowers
  • Water features
  • Family friendly
  • Forestry or heavy vegetation

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