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Events, Culture & Food and Wine
Events
Events, Culture & Food and Wine
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SUMMER – AUTUMN EVENTS 2026
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SUMMER 2026 – Weekly Program
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Food and Wine
Food and Wine
Simple, authentic cuisine with bold flavors, inspired by the scents of the mountains.
Butter, potatoes, buckwheat, and authentic traditional ingredients are the staples of our dishes, paired with full-bodied, high-quality wines.
Because here, tradition is savored in every bite.
Butter, potatoes, buckwheat, and authentic traditional ingredients are the staples of our dishes, paired with full-bodied, high-quality wines.
Because here, tradition is savored in every bite.
The perfect Valtellina menu
Join us in discovering the authentic flavors of Valtellina’s cuisine:
- Beef (or venison) bresaola, best enjoyed plain
- Sciatt, crispy buckwheat fritters with a cheese center
- Taròz, a creamy blend of potatoes, green beans, cheese, and butter
- Pizzoccheri, buckwheat tagliatelle with savoy cabbage, potatoes, and melted butter
- Manfrigole, buckwheat crepes stuffed with cheese and bresaola
Continue your flavour journey with:
- Polenta taragna made with black cornmeal, butter, and cheese, served with venison or game stew and porcini mushrooms
- A selection of local cheeses: Casera, Scimudin and the renowned Bitto
Lastly:
- Bisciöla, a rustic Valtellina dessert with walnuts, figs, and raisins
- Valtellina wines such as Sassella, Grumello, Inferno, and Sfursat
- After the traditional pignattino coffee, a toast with grappa or local herbal liqueurs: Braulio, Taneda or Genepì
Authentic flavors, to be savored down to the very last sip.
Culture
Traditions
Bormio is a town that remains deeply rooted in its traditions to this day.
Among its most important traditions are:
The Gabinat
The Gabinàt is an ancient tradition tied to Epiphany, passed down through generations among the people of Bormio.
According to custom, on January 6th people greet each other by saying the word “gabinàt”: whoever says it first earns the right to receive a small gift from the other. It’s a simple gesture, yet rich in meaning, that keeps the community’s identity and spirit alive. The dialect term “gabinàt” comes from the German Gabe-Nacht, meaning “night of gifts.”
According to custom, on January 6th people greet each other by saying the word “gabinàt”: whoever says it first earns the right to receive a small gift from the other. It’s a simple gesture, yet rich in meaning, that keeps the community’s identity and spirit alive. The dialect term “gabinàt” comes from the German Gabe-Nacht, meaning “night of gifts.”
“L’è fòra genejron”
On the evening of January 31st, the streets of Bormio come alive with sound, laughter and noise.
Children take center stage, making a racket with cowbells and anything that clatters to “drive away” winter and loudly call in the spring. A simple, joyful ritual that, year after year, renews the bond with nature and the changing seasons.
Children take center stage, making a racket with cowbells and anything that clatters to “drive away” winter and loudly call in the spring. A simple, joyful ritual that, year after year, renews the bond with nature and the changing seasons.
“Ors fòra dala tana”
February 2nd marks the symbolic awakening of the bear from hibernation.
Once common in these valleys, the bear symbolizes the transition from winter to spring. According to tradition, people try to lure someone out of their home with a ruse, just like a bear emerging from its den. It’s a playful, folk tradition that captures the true spirit of Bormio.
Once common in these valleys, the bear symbolizes the transition from winter to spring. According to tradition, people try to lure someone out of their home with a ruse, just like a bear emerging from its den. It’s a playful, folk tradition that captures the true spirit of Bormio.
The Palio delle Contrade
Pride, a sense of belonging, and community spirit: the Palio delle Contrade is a cross-country skiing competition between Bormio’s five historic districts: Buglio, Combo, Dossorovina, Maggiore, and Dossiglio.
A deeply felt and exciting competition that blends tradition with a passion for sports, transforming the mountains into a stage of color and enthusiasm.
A deeply felt and exciting competition that blends tradition with a passion for sports, transforming the mountains into a stage of color and enthusiasm.
Podestà dei Mat
During Carnival, the “Compagnia dei Matti” elects the Podestà dei Mat, who symbolically takes the place of the authorities. It is a folk tradition that fills the town with humor and celebration.
I Pasquali
On Easter morning, the Pasquali parade takes place: floats built by the city districts are carried on the shoulders of participants to Piazza del Kuerc for a blessing. It's a very popular event among residents and visitors alike.
Procession of the Holy Crucifix
A religious procession in which the Crucifix of Combo is carried to the parish church, where it remains on display for three days for the community to venerate.
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