Borno - Italy
Mountain Freedom
Destination : The Uppland Of Borno
Welcome to Borno, a real paradise, where every holiday is relax and discovery: grasslands, snow-capped mountaintops, lakes and the unique village with its tower-houses and old lanes. In every season, the upland of Borno can give you precious patches colours and tastes, which are certainly worth a try, if you want to; if you want to turn your everyday holidays into a relaxing, funny and enriching experience.
Come and discover this land, its millenary history, its traditions and its unpolluted landscapes.
How to reach us
From Brescia: S.P.510 (from Brescia it runs to the Valley along Lake Iseo) When you reach Pisogne
go along the S.S. 42 until you reach the exit Cividate Camuno. At the roundabout, take the first street
on the right, towards Malegno and when you reach this village take S P 5, which will lead you to
Borno (10 km).
From Milan and Venice : Motorway A 4, exit Brescia Centro, direction Lake Iseo or
Darfo Boario Terme
Sport / Nature / Wellness
Sparkling streams and grasslands which fill up with colours and fragrances with the arrival of Spring.
Forests with firs, beeches and hundred-year-old larches, which when the days become shorter, fill up with the beautiful colours of Autumn, while the woods become home of tasty and precious mushrooms. And how can we forget the natural rocky walls ready for your adventures and the quieter mulepaths winding through flowered meadows? Borno, with all its views and natural beauties will
Borno, with all its views and natural beauties will never fail to amaze you.....
History / Culture / Arts
If you walk along the streets and the alleys of Borno, you'll feel like time has stopped. Around you you'll discover boulders with engravings from the Copper Age, rests of Roman necropolis, and
fortalices and medieval towers, palaces, houses from the 16th and 17th century, churches and aedicule, witness of the local faith and of a respectable artistic value.... Eye-openers are not the only
treasures of Borno: wooden balconies, old lodges and portals let us catch a glimpse at beautiful
fountains and courtyards, the real treats of this small mountain village, which still cherishes its valuable architectonic details.
The Pleasures of The Village
From ancient times, Borno has been chosen as the ideal place to live in by its inhabitants and more recently also by many tourists, who want to regain their forces in a healthy, relaxing place, which at the same time allures those who love active holidays'. Visiting Borno does not only mean discovering its culture, appreciate its natural beauties and get to know the typical tastes, trying different food in the lovely clubs and restaurants of the village. the upland offers you many lodging choices, which will make both the more refined tourist and the one who's only looking for simplicity.
Events
Festivals, historical evocations in costume, traditional cultural and oenogastronomical events will
make your staying more entertaining.
The Upland of Borno will grant you the ,possibility of discovering this beautiful land and its origins through the many events that in every period of the year will make your visit always worthy.
You cannot miss: the Medieval Tournament of San Martino, Sant' Anna Festival, the Torchlight Walk of San Fermo and the Transumance!
Info: www.prplocoborno.it
Trekking
Uncontaminated mountains, woods, rocks and valley among the most beautiful in Lombardy. This is Borno: a huge natural gym where you can train both body and at the same time have fun, thanks to the many events for the lovers of active holidays. Just to name a few possibilities, we might suggest a vast choice of walks, excursions and more challenging trekking paths; you can roam around on foot, by bike or even ride.... Everyone will be satisfied, those who simply love easy mountain walks as well as experienced climbers.
Skiing Area Borno - Monte Altissimo
The upland of Borno is a destination for skiers since 1972, year in which the now historic yellow and road cable car line was opened.
Now things are different and better; enjoy our 14 km long slopes. You'll be welcomed by a unique landscape and by the excellent sky school with its up-to-date instructors and by the Sky Club which
has been organising ski racing for more than 30 years.
The new snow park, then will surely make your holiday unforgettable
Info: www.bornoturismo.it
Borno www.comune.borno.bs.it
www.lagazza.it
Useful Numbers
City Hall Tel 0364 41000
Information Point Tel 0364 41022
Chemists Tel 0364 310291
Firts Aid (Esine) Tel 118
Carabinieri (Borno) Tel 0364 41001
Bus Tel 0364 340212
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