With its roots and architecture in the Middle Ages, Bormio makes for an attractive and enthralling base for a winter skiing or summer cycling trip. As Italy's gateway to the Stelvio National Park, the Alpine town is surrounded by scenic cycling routes and walking trails, as well as ski lifts. Within Bormio, there are cobbled streets, medieval churches and the Piazza del Kuèrc, which is lined by cafes, the Palazzo del Podestà and the Tower of the Bajona, Bormio’s civic bell tower. As you browse the old-school eateries and shops on both sides of the Adda river, you're likely to cross Bormio's distinctive 14th century stone bridge - Ponte di Combo,
