Borno: Ski Resort, Nature and Culture

Borno offers several clearly distinct points of interest for a ski holiday: the Borno–Monte Altissimo ski resort, protected mountain forests, trails to Lago di Lova, as well as churches and a photography museum shape the planning of your trip. This allows you to combine winter sports with other interests without mixing up the individual destinations and their respective geographical relationships.

Winter Sports at Monte Altissimo

The Borno–Monte Altissimo ski resort extends from an altitude of 912 to 1,704 metres. In the Monte Altissimo area, the ski slopes of Borno–Monte Altissimo run through meadows and coniferous forests. This gives you a clear sense of both the altitude range and the landscape of the ski area. The name of the resort refers to its status as a winter sports destination; information on individual difficulty levels or current operating conditions is not available for this draft.

The Borno–Monte Altissimo ski resort is part of the regional Skipass Lombardia network and is included in the Bergamasque ski pass network “Orobie skipass”. If you are planning your ski days beyond the immediate location, this inclusion in two ski pass networks is a separate point that you can take into account when choosing your accommodation for a ski holiday. It does not imply anything about currently valid services or open facilities.

Getting to the Monte Altissimo Area

To reach the Monte Altissimo area, take the SS42 between Darfo and Breno and exit at Cividate Camuno. Then drive towards Breno and, after 1.5 kilometres, turn off at the junction for Borno. This route describes access via the SS42 and places the turn-off for Borno along the onward route to Monte Altissimo.

Boschi del Giovetto di Paline Natural Area

The Boschi del Giovetto di Paline regional nature reserve was established in 1983 and extends from the municipal area of Borno at elevations ranging from 1,200 to 2,300 metres. The protected area covers approximately 650 hectares and is almost entirely covered with spruce trees. For a stay involving different daily interests, this natural area provides a distinct focus alongside the ski slopes: the main features are its altitude, protected status and spruce-dominated forest.

The summit of Pizzo Camino is also located in the vicinity of Borno.

Trails and History at Lago di Lova

The trail from Borno to Lago di Lova passes by the Cappella di Sedulzo. The chapel was built in 1958 following a vow made by a group of residents from Borno who had been deported. Anyone planning a route with a specific historical connection in addition to skiing will find a link here between the trail to Lago di Lova and the chapel’s history.

Churches and Photography in Borno

The parish church Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Giovanni Battista is a late Baroque building. Its façade is decorated with polychrome marble, stucco work by Martino Pasquelli from Milan dating from 1790, and frescoes. The Chiesa di San Fermo dates from the 17th century. Both churches provide different historical points of interest and can be considered a cultural complement to winter activities.

The Museo della Fotografia Storica Camuna has been located in Villa Guidetti in Borno since June 2019 and is open to the public. It collects extensive photographic material by professional photographers and photography enthusiasts relating to the history of photography in the Camonica area. For your trip planning, a visit to this museum therefore offers a separate focus that is not tied either to the ski slopes or to the natural area.

Choose Accommodation According to Your Travel Interests

When choosing your hotel or accommodation, you can consider the listed focuses separately: the winter sports information relates to the ski resort and the Monte Altissimo area, while nature, trails and culture form separate elements of your stay. This helps you organise your travel group’s priorities—for example, ski days, a trail to Lago di Lova, a visit to the photography museum or sightseeing at the churches.

More Destinations for Your Planning

Other places for planning your trip include Lozio, Sale Marasino, Darfo Boario Terme, Parole, Collio, Vesta, Pisogne and Anfo.

For the higher-level travel overview: Brescia.