Discover Borno: Skiing, Nature and Culture

Holiday apartment in Borno: Skiing, Nature and Culture

Borno combines winter sports, woodland landscapes and culture for holiday planning. The Borno–Monte Altissimo ski resort, the Boschi del Giovetto di Paline Nature Reserve, historic churches and the Museo della Fotografia Storica Camuna give a holiday apartment in Borno different possible focal points. This allows you to choose the location of your accommodation according to your travel group’s interests, without reducing the town to a single experience.

Monte Altissimo as a Winter Sports Area

The Borno–Monte Altissimo ski resort extends from 912 to 1,704 metres above sea level. In the Monte Altissimo area, the ski slopes run through meadows and coniferous forests. The ski resort is part of the regional Skipass Lombardia network and has been included in the Bergamasque ski pass network “Orobie skipass”. For your planning, this winter sports area represents a clear focus, while the landscape also shapes the character of the runs.

You can reach the Monte Altissimo area from the SS42 between Darfo and Breno via the Cividate Camuno exit. Drive towards Breno and, after 1.5 kilometres, turn off towards Borno.

Forests and Heights of the Nature Reserve

The Boschi del Giovetto di Paline regional nature reserve was established in 1983 and extends from the municipality of Borno from an altitude of 1,200 to 2,300 metres. The protected area covers approximately 650 hectares and is almost entirely covered by spruce trees. The considerable altitude range and the almost complete spruce cover provide a distinct natural focus for days when skiing is not the main priority.

Cultural Sites 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. This gives the local culture a particularly richly detailed sacred example.

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. A museum visit therefore provides a distinct focus alongside nature and winter sports.

Paths, Chapels and Further Discoveries

The path from Borno to Lago di Lova passes by the Cappella di Sedulzo. The chapel was built in 1958 as a result of a vow made by a group of residents deported from Borno. Its origins give the route a specific historical connection and complement the scenic side of the stay with a chapter from Borno’s past.

The Chiesa di San Fermo dates from the 17th century. The summit of Pizzo Camino is also located in the vicinity of Borno. This allows you to take both cultural and scenic interests into account when choosing your holiday apartment.

Further Places for Travel Planning

Further place names for your personal travel planning: Bovezzo, Tremosine, Vesio, Castenedolo, Casaccie, Breno, Bassanega and Pisogne.

To the higher-level travel overview: Brescia.