The Baths of Bormio are composed of 2 hotels and 2 different thermal centers: the Bagni Nuovi and the Bagni Vecchi. I have tried the latter and I will tell you about them.
As you may have already read, I spent 10 days in Valtellina, in the town of Bormio.
I gave you two great alternatives for Dormire a Bormio, I told you about Heaven 3000 the refuge at over 3000 meters of altitude and about Bormio Terme.
The Baths of Bormio
Who doesn’t love spas and wellness centers?
I love giving myself a few hours of complete relaxation, away from PCs and smartphones, pampering me with massages and hydromassage.
Precisely for this reason, when I learned that there were 2 thermal spas in Bormio, I wanted to try them both!
Actually QC Terme Bagni di Bormio contains 2 distinct thermal centers: the Bagni Nuovi and the Bagni Vecchi. I didn’t have time to try them both, so I trusted my friends’ advice: everyone suggested to try Bagni Vecchi!
And so it was.
A clarification is needed: the structure is outside the village and includes the hotel. There is not much parking, so I suggest you use the free shuttle provided by the Municipality (active to Bagni Vecchi only in summer).
To find out more about the shuttle read Moving in Bormio.
The structure is very large and has a history of over 2000 years: from the Roman baths to the millennial springs of the caves.
The Bagni Vecchi thermal path includes 6 sectors with different routes:
- Outdoor pool
- Baths Archduchess
- Roman Baths
- Sweat Cave
- Medieval Baths
- Imperial Baths
Let’s see them in detail.
Outdoor pool
It is a beautiful panoramic outdoor pool from where you can enjoy the breathtaking view of Bormio valley.
Hydromassage, waterfalls and hot water make this bath fascinating even while it is snowing.
Baths Archduchess
This area, built in 1825 and detached from the main structure of the Bagni Vecchi, was previously reserved exclusively for the Archduchess of Austria who spent her holidays here every summer, to take advantage of the qualities of the thermal waters.
It is in fact a regenerating path for skin, spirit and mind with practices for the regeneration of the epidermis, saunas and relaxation spaces. In particular:
- Rustic sauna with seasoned woods
- Reaction tank (cold water) to balance the body temperature
- Flavored decongestant Turkish bath
- Bio-sauna with hay, whose smell relaxes and strengthens the immune system
- Lakes relaxation room with fireplace
- Outdoor tub with spectacular views
Roman Baths
Cross the threshold of this area and it is like diving into the past.
They are 2 tanks, very large and next to each other, filled with thermal water from one of the nine original sources.
Sweat cave
This is a real treat of Bagni Vecchi. First time I find such a path.
The full name is “Grotta Sudatoria di San Martino” and it is a natural Turkish bath that develops in 2 tunnels dug directly into the rock for over 50 meters.
Depending on the humidity, along the route of the first tunnel (33 m long) there are 3 different sectors:
- Tepidarium
- Laconicum
- Frigidarium
The second gallery is completely immersed in hot water that flows from the source: this is the Calidarium.
Medieval Baths
Originally intended for travelers passing by, today this area of Bagni Vecchi is rich in saunas and relaxation areas.
For example there is the bio-sauna with music therapy, thermal and biological stube and moderate temperature, those flavored with pine and two dry Finnish saunas (for me at really too high temperatures!).
As a relaxation room you can choose between the one obtained directly from the rock and with chromotherapy, and between the panoramic one with the scents of the local flora and beautiful suspended armchairs!
Imperial Baths
This is an invigorating and relaxing journey, given the numerous pools with hydromassage, the pool with 3 waterfalls of different intensity and the pool with underwater music therapy and chromotherapy.
Of course it also includes 2 relaxation rooms.
Baths of Bormio general information
As you can understand, the only structure of Bagni Vecchi, requires a whole day to do all the paths and enjoy all the areas.
Prices are not exactly cheap: the daily entrance is € 48 per person from Monday to Thursday and € 54 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
At this link you can see all the prices in detail: Bagni Vecchi Price List.
Opening hours: every day from 10 am to 8 pm.
One thing that I liked very much: the dispensers outside the shower area with body lotion available to all guests.
The locker rooms are common (not divided between men and women), with lockers, hair dryers and mirrors.
If you come to Bormio, I suggest a visit to these spas so special. Usually hotels and residences have agreements: ask the owners of the accommodation to take advantage of the discount!
QC Terme e Benessere Srl – Via Bagni Nuovi, 7 23038 Valdidentro (SO) // Tel. 0342.910131 // info@bagnidibormio.it