Bormio is our home.
Let's take care of it.
For nearly seventy years we have welcomed guests from all over the world to this mountain. For us, sustainability is not an obligation: it is the respect we owe to a land that has given us everything — and that we want to hand over, untouched, to the generation that comes after us.
Seventy years on this mountain
Nel 1956 Pierino Bonacorsi costruì una piccola pensione di sette camere ai piedi della funivia del Vallecetta, scommettendo sul futuro del turismo a Bormio. Da quel giorno, quattro generazioni della nostra famiglia hanno vissuto qui — sciando, pedalando, cucinando, accogliendo.
Every choice that we have made — from the central biomass shared facility with the nearby hotels, to the bike room for cycle tourists, to the catering for the Olympic hospitality areas — it stems from the same principle: doing well to feel well, in this place that we love.
In 2025 we underwent a makeover and became Funivia Bormio Active Hotel, with new suites and a major refurbishment. In 2026, the Stelvio Slope — right in front of us — hosted the Olympic Alpine skiing competitions. Seventy years later, we are still here.
The milestones in our history
1956
Pierino Bonacorsi opens the guesthouse with 7 rooms at the at the foot of the cable car to Vallecetta.
1964
First expansion to 30 rooms. Enter Guido, an athlete with the Fiamme Oro and a ski instructor.
1985
Alpine Skiing World Championships: the Swiss national team is staying in a hotel and has won four gold medals.
2001
Third generation: Elisa and Daniele launch the website and focus on mountain biking.
2017
Australia becomes the second nationality most well-represented in hotels during the summer.
2025
Refurbishment with new suites and a change to the name. The fourth generation takes over.
2026
Olympic Games Milan-Cortina: the Stelvio slope opposite the hotel hosts the Olympic Alpine skiing competitions. a7> Olympic Alpine skiing competitions.
POLITICA DI SOSTENIBILITÀ
Our six commitments
Our Sustainability Policy is structured around six concrete commitments, each one involving actions that are verifiable. Not just words: facts.
Commitment 1
Quality of the experience and focus on the guest
- Clear and accessible information on all the services on offer.
- Products from the local area and from the region on the menu of the restaurant…
- Active listening and a dedicated feedback channel.
Commitment 2
Development of staff and well-being
- Preference for recruitment of local staff and collaboration with the Hotel Management Institute in Bormio.
- Access to the hotel’s Active facilities for the whole team.
- Monthly excursions in the local area with the chef to discover flavours and places.
- Encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle.
Commitment 3
Environmental protection — energy, water, waste
- Power station fuelled by biomass from virgin sources shared with three other hotels in the local area.
- Home automation system for optimising heating and LED lighting.
- Underfloor heating was installed as part of the 2025 refurbishment.
- Riduttori di flusso in tutte le camere, sensibilizzazione sul riutilizzo di asciugamani e lenzuola.
- Separate collection of waste throughout the whole facility.
- Sistema Ecolab a concentrati per i detersivi: meno plastica, meno trasporti, meno sprechi.
- Phasing out single-use packaging: single-portion jams and spreads have been removed from the breakfast menu where possible (retained only for guests with food intolerances).
- Encouraging cycling for guests and staff.
Commitment 4
Roots in the community and in the local area
- An active member of the association that organises the Easter celebrations in Bormio every year.
- Daniele, the cycling expert for Bormio Turismo.
- Elisa, former chairperson of Bormio Tourism for many years.
- Enrico, councillor on the town council with responsibility for tourism.
- Charging points for electric cars available at the hotel.
- E-bikes are available for guests to use.
- Information on local public transport is provided to all guests.
Commitment 5
Cuisine and products from the Valtellina region
- Pizzoccheri, IGP bresaola, alpine butter, DOP Casera: local produce that’s always on the menu.
- CarnVini Valtellina DOC/DOCG selected from wineries in the region.
- and purchased from a local producer.
- An F&B management system for the precise calculation of the ingredients required and the reduction of food waste: adopted for the 2026 Olympic catering programme, and introduced in the hotel restaurant from summer 2026.
Commitment 6
Responsible management and a long-term vision
- Renovation in 2025, featuring underfloor heating, new suites and energy efficiency improvements.
- Home automation for the management of smart heating and energy consumption.
- Connection to the small-scale plant fuelled by virgin biomass, shared with three other hotels.
- Fourth generation active in the management and in the vision for sustainability of the organisation.
- Ecotourism Oscar Award — Legambiente, Milan.
- Recognition for Sustainable Hotels — Milan-Cortina 2026.
ISO 21401:2019 — Sostenibilità nelle strutture ricettive
UNI ISO 21401 is the international standard for the management of sustainability in accommodation facilities. It certifies that the hotel has adopted an system of management integrated which covers the aspects environmental, social and economic aspects of its operations, by undergoing audits on a regular basis carried out by an accredited third-party body. a32> body third party accredited.
What does this standard certify?
- Documented management of energy, water and the waste.
- Policy on sustainability formally signed by the owners.
- Active involvement of staff, guests and the local community.
- Promoting local culture and the local economy.
- Periodic surveillance audits carried out by the certification body.
Certification body: VALORITALIA
Certificate number: CERTIFICATE No. SMS/03_rev.00
Sustainability in the global spotlight
During the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, we managed the catering for three hospitality areas — two VIP areas and one dedicated to officials. To do this, we developed a system for managing F& B with precise calculation of the ingredients required, to reduce to a minimum the waste of food.
Tutti i fornitori sono stati selezionati garantendo la provenienza dei prodotti del territorio: bresaola IGP, casera DOP, vini della Valtellina. Questo sistema di gestione del menù viene ora introdotto stabilmente nel ristorante dell’hotel a partire dall’estate 2026.
In figures
- 3 areas for hospitality managed (2 VIP + officials).
- 100% of the suppliers selected for products from the local area.
- An F&B management system was introduced in the hotel restaurant in the summer of 2026.
- Recognition as a Sustainable Hotel by the Milan-Cortina 2026 Organising Committee.
Explore Bormio and the Valtellina
Getting to know the local area is the first step towards respecting it. Here are some resources and information that we offer to our guests.
Stelvio National Park
One of Europe’s largest nature reserves, accessible directly from the accommodation. We provide information on the main walking trails, alpine wildlife and how to behave appropriately in the natural environment.
Stelvio National Park
One of Europe’s largest nature reserves, accessible directly from the accommodation. We provide information on the main walking trails, alpine wildlife and how to behave appropriately in the natural environment.
Thermal baths of Bormio
The thermal waters of Bormio have been known since Roman times. We provide guests with information about the thermal spas in the area and their properties.
Trails and major Alpine passes
The triangle of Stelvio–Gavia–Mortirolo is one of the famous in the world for the sport of cycling. We offer maps, tips on routes and assistance with e-bike hire. We always recommend respect for the environment and the local wildlife.
Lorenzo, partner at Funivia Bormio Active Hotel and a fourth generation member of the family, is a guide specialising in mid-mountain terrain.
The Pasquali family from Bormio
A century-old tradition of the Bormio community. Our family plays an active role in the association that organises the Pasquali every year. It’s an opportunity for our guests to discover authentic Alpine culture.
Products with PDO/PGI status from Valtellina
Bresaola PGI, Valtellina Superiore DOCG, Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG, Casera PDO, Pizzoccheri PGI: this valley’s culinary heritage is extraordinary. We showcase it at the table and make it available to our guests.
Essential services
Pharmacy, health centre, Mountain Rescue Service: all the information and contact details are available at reception.
Awards and honours received
LEGAMBIENTE
2026 Ecotourism Oscar — An award for commitment to sustainable tourism, presented in Milan.
MILAN-CORTINA 2026
Recognition as a Sustainable Hotel during the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
UNI ISO 21401:2019
International certification for sustainability management in accommodation facilities. Issuing body: VALORITALIA — Certificate No. SMS/03_rev.00
Do you have any suggestions or feedback?
Are you a resident, an association or a business in the local area? We’re here to listen to you. Every message is recorded and brought up for discussion by our Sustainability Team.
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