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Discover the Thermal Baths of Bormio: Relaxation and Wellness in the Alps

Explore the historic thermal baths of Bormio, famous for their healing thermal waters and relaxing atmosphere. Enjoy a unique wellness experience.

Miramonti Park Hotel: Welcome to Bormio! “La Magnifica terra,” known since ancient times for its healing thermal waters. Here, you can regenerate and give your body pure relaxation. Surrounded by the picturesque scenery of the Alps, Bormio’s thermal baths offer much more than a conventional relaxation experience. They are known for their history dating back to Roman times, their healing properties, and natural warmth. Visit one of Bormio’s three thermal baths directly from our hotel and enjoy a wonderful moment of relaxation alone or with your loved ones.

What Makes the Thermal Water Special

The water of Bormio is known for its unique properties and healing powers: It is characterized by a special composition of many minerals. The water comes from a total of nine springs located at various altitudes from 1,280m to 1,421m above sea level. This thermal water is one of the few south of the Alps that is also naturally warm. Temperatures range between 37°C and 43°C and vary depending on the season.

In summer and during the rainy season, the water tends to be cooler because rainwater can enter during that time. During the winter months, the frost ensures that the water temperature remains unchanged. This warmth is not only soothing and helps regenerate, but it is also very good for relaxing muscles and promoting blood circulation. The water has also been recognized by the Italian Ministry of Health for its healing effects, which is why it is used for treatments at Bormio Terme. Therefore, a trip to a spa to enjoy the unique thermal waters of Bormio is just the thing, because the therapeutic effects combined with the historical context and the relaxation factor offer endless relaxation and ensure a great stay.

A Look at History

In reality, the earliest evidence of thermal water in the Bormio region dates back to pre-Roman times. During the demolition of a church, a relief was found depicting a water god. Scientists suppose this relief likely came from a place of worship of the ancient Rhaetians. It has been dated between the 5th/4th century and the 1st century BC. Pliny the Elder is also said to have mentioned and praised the Bormio Baths in his works, and the Bormio Baths played an important role in the Middle Ages as well. Thanks to some documents and historical evidence, we know, for example, that monks ran a Hospitium balneorum. We have also learned of the construction of the so-called “upper baths,” which were used to harness water from the higher San Marino springs. This means that the baths probably had many visitors already 1,000 years ago. One of the most famous guests of that time was Leonardo da Vinci. He visited Bormio in 1493 and even mentioned the baths in the Codex Atlanticus with the words: “At the top of the Valtellina lies Burmi. The baths are in Burmi.” And still today, Bormio has many visitors who enjoy the unique thermal water.

Main Differences Among the 3 Thermal Establishments

Bormio’s thermal baths offer unique and distinct experiences, each with its own special characteristics. Bormio Terme is ideal for families and those seeking a more accessible and versatile thermal experience, with the possibility of shorter entries of 2 and a half hours, a thermal swimming pool suitable for both adults and children, thanks also to shallow pools designed specifically for the little ones. On the other hand, Bagni Vecchi stands out for its rich history dating back to Roman times, requiring a minimum stay of 5 hours to fully immerse yourself in the tranquility and beauty of the place. Access, limited to visitors over 14 years of age and by reservation, ensures an exclusive atmosphere. Guests can explore the sweat cave and enjoy an unparalleled view from the outdoor tub. Bagni Nuovi shares some of the features of Bagni Vecchi, such as exclusivity and historical significance, but stands out for its more modern style, a greater variety of pools and outdoor areas, offering a one-of-a-kind thermal experience that blends tradition and innovation.

Where Are the Baths Located?

From our hotel, you can quickly and easily reach one of the three local thermal baths:

1. Bormio Terme Address: Via Stelvio, 14, 23032 Bormio (SO)
  Route: You can reach the baths quickly and easily by car or even on foot in less than 5 minutes (they are about 600 m from our facility)

1. QC Terme Bagni Vecchi Address: Località Bagni Vecchi - 23038 Valdidentro (SO)
  Route: about 3.5 km from our facility. You can easily reach the thermal facility by car (free parking is available on site)

1. QC Terme Bagni Nuovi Address: Via Bagni Nuovi 7 - 23038 Valdidentro (SO)
  Route: about 3 km from our facility. The baths can be easily reached by car or by public transport (free parking is available on site)

Bormio Terme

The wellness route at Bormio Terme includes the following services:

60m waterslide (from 10 years old)
Indoor mushroom pool: 33°C, 36m2, depth 60cm
Children’s pool: 32°C, 64m2, depth 60cm
Outdoor clown pool: 32°C, 50m2, depth 60cm (open only in summer months) Areas for everyone
SempreVerde: Family route with Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, ice tub, and relaxation area
Indoor pool: 28°C, 400m2, depth up to 180cm
Four-season pool: 33°C, 240m2, depth 110cm
Vasca Stelvio: 35°C, 160m2, depth 110cm
Outdoor pool: 28°C, 120m2, depth 160cm, open all year round
Thermal park (only in summer months) Areas for adults (16+)
Turkish bath: around 45°C, recommended stay: 10-15 minutes
Bio sauna: 50-60°C, recommended stay: 15-20 minutes
Panoramic sauna: 80-100°C, recommended stay: 10-15 minutes
Emotional showers
Thermal bath
Relaxation areas

Bormio Terme offers a wonderful experience for adults and children alike. Enjoy the wide range of services: Relax in the sauna, swim a bit in the larger thermal pools, and take advantage of various care options with thermal waters. Do you want more information about this facility? Take a look at our detailed page here: Bormio Terme Or visit their website directly here: www.bormioterme.it

QC Terme Bagni Vecchi

https://www.qcterme.com/it/bormio/qc-terme-bagni-vecchi Pregnant women and children under 14 are not allowed. Open from 10am to 10pm Access by reservation Località Bagni Vecchi - 23038 Valdidentro (SO) Included with admission: Bathrobe, slippers, towel, and aperiterme At Bagni Nuovi, you can find 38 wellness practices A dip in the ancient thermal waters that have sprung forth for 2,000 years. Their energy flows through the Medieval, Imperial, and Roman Baths: from the panoramic tub overlooking the Bormio basin, to the San Martino sweat cave, leading to one of the thousand-year-old springs.

THE PANORAMIC TUB

A spectacular infinity tub from which to enjoy a privileged view of the Valtellina and admire all of its enchanting beauty, experiencing a bath that reveals the colors and scents of the surrounding natural setting.

THE ARCHDUCHESS’ TUB

A wooden tub dating back to the 1800s, made by local artisans. It used to be reserved by the Archduchess of Austria, who loved to relax and enjoy the panoramic view of the Magnifica Terra during her stays at the Bormio Baths.

CASSIODORUS’ TUB

The beneficial properties of the thermal waters from the Pliniana spring have been known since the 4th century AD. The senator Flavius Magnus Aurelius Cassiodorus, a Roman writer and historian, mentioned them in a letter to the Ostrogoth king Theodoric the Great.

THE CAVE

In 1825, the San Martino Cave was excavated in an effort to find the spring of the same name after the construction of the Stelvio road. Thus was created a real natural sauna, unique in the entire Alpine arc.

LUDOVICO IL MORO’S SAUNA

This magnificent panoramic fir-wood sauna is dedicated to Ludovico il Moro, who visited the Bormio Baths in 1496 at the suggestion of Leonardo da Vinci, who directed him to Valtellina for a hydraulic inspection of the Adda basin.

THE VALLEY HAYLOFT

According to an ancient Alpine tradition, lying on a bed of hay helps you wake up without joint pain. The intoxicating aroma of Alpine herbs and flowers envelops this typical stube, delivering the purifying effect of the Valtellina slopes.

THE OLFACTORY

Each scent hides a moment, a color, and an element, creating an intoxicating olfactory game. Soft scented molecules diffuse in the air and bring back sensations and memories, awakening unexpected recollections and emotions.

THE SALT CAVE

A corner of the sea nestled in the Stelvio National Park, where you can relax and breathe: the salt walls release the beneficial effect of sea air, helping to oxygenate the skin, clear the airways, and drain excess fluids.

QC Terme Bagni Nuovi

https://www.qcterme.com/it/bormio/qc-terme-bagni-nuovi Pregnant women and children under 14 are not allowed. Open from 11am to 10pm Access by reservation Via Bagni Nuovi 7 - 23038 Valdidentro (SO) Included with admission: Bathrobe, slippers, towel, and aperiterme At Bagni Nuovi, you can find 35 wellness practices The QC Terme Bagni Nuovi thermal center offers a new relaxation experience: the infinity pool with a panoramic view of the Alps, large outdoor tubs, saunas, waterfalls, and many other evocative practices for those who wish to indulge in moments of complete well-being immersed in the nature of the Stelvio National Park. Lose yourself among the mirror and scent plays of the Salotto di Narciso, surrender to the enchantment of the Giardino di Dafne, and to infinite relaxation in the Antro delle Ninfe. A journey through history with the new sensory route at Terme Bagni Nuovi, to discover a wellness tradition inaugurated by the ancient Romans.

VASCA DI BORMO

It was right at the Roman Baths, where the Church of San Martino stands today, that the temple dedicated to Borvo or Bormo—literally “the one who boils”—once stood, an ancient divinity of spring waters, likened to Apollo, from which the name of the town of Bormio originates. In the tub dedicated to him, you can let yourself be captivated by the gurgling of the flowing water and the infinite bubbles that provide a toning and relaxing effect.

THE MUSES’ TUBS

Two distinctive wooden tubs dedicated to the Aganippide Muses, guardians of the spring of the same name, offer a panoramic immersion in the history and beauty of our thermal park, which they have overlooked since the mid-19th century.

SATURNO’S TUBS

The “baitel,” a small cottage that once served as a heated dressing room for shepherds, along with a series of iconic thermal tubs, once made up the “Sheep Bath,” used, along with the adjacent waterfalls, to wash the sheep’s fleece before shearing.

THE NAIADS’ TUB

This enchanting tub is inspired by the Naiads, freshwater nymphs known in ancient times for their healing and prophetic abilities. It is recommended for regulating blood pressure and restoring metabolic balance at the end of the sauna.

THE OLYMPIC ROOM

A relaxation room where you can review the history of cycling with your eyes and step into the majesty of the Alpine passes Stelvio, Gavia, and Mortirolo, where, on their bicycles, the greatest athletes challenge themselves on the mountains made epic by the stages of the Giro d’Italia.

SALOTTO DI NARCISO

Pop-up books, olfactory paths, and compositions of mirrors that let you admire yourself from every angle: the Salotto di Narciso is a treasure chest of temptations that reveals, to those who manage to look beyond their reflection, an unusual passage into a secret garden.

ANTRO DELLA SIBILLA

All the benefits of Vichy showers, combined with the fascinating and mysterious atmosphere of the place that inspires them: the Antro della Sibilla was the man-made tunnel, dug into tuff, where the famous Cumaean priestess gave her prophecies.

MARS’ REST

Before the fire, stories of great heroes were told. In the relaxation room dedicated to Mars, you can enjoy a restorative rest facing the warmth of this magical element, just as the god of war did after every battle.

BAITA DI PAN

A warm mountain hut in the heart of the woods celebrates the figure of Pan, an ancient woodland god. The gentle sway of suspended nests soothes you and prepares your mind to admire the shifting reflection of nature on the water’s surface.

SALA DELLE COLONNE

Going beyond limits, following in the footsteps of Hercules, to conquer the non plus ultra of relaxation. The soft, fragrant cloud of this sauna relaxes the senses and caresses the skin, deeply purifying it, and returning brightness and firmness.

BAITA DI LUCINA

A small panoramic stube dating back to the 19th century. A relaxation corner with music therapy, adorned with an ancient luster on which house keys were hung to protect the hut from spirits.

VENUS’ POOL

An ancient panoramic tub that recounts, through the decorations on its walls, the history of a symbolic place. Indeed, it once stood where the Grand Hotel’s vegetable garden was, whose cultivation—made possible even in the harshest seasons—benefited from the warm steam of the thermal water.

Prices and Opening Times

Prices Please note that prices are always subject to change and updates. However, our guests will always receive a 10% discount on midweek access (Monday to Thursday inclusive, excluding long weekends and holidays) at QC Terme. As for Bormio Terme, it is possible to purchase 2.5-hour entry tickets at a discounted rate. For more information, we encourage you to visit the website of each individual facility.

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