{"id":4531,"date":"2026-01-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uat.locautorent.com\/blog\/enjoy-the-winter-games-in-bormio-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-traffic-and-parking\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T14:50:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:50:26","slug":"enjoy-the-winter-games-in-bormio-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-traffic-and-parking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.locautorent.com\/en\/blog\/enjoy-the-winter-games-in-bormio-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-traffic-and-parking\/","title":{"rendered":"Enjoy the Winter Games in Bormio: here&#8217;s what you need to know about traffic and parking."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper wp-block-core-heading-wrapper\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to Bormio in winter<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper wp-block-core-paragraph-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To reach Bormio from Lombardy<\/strong>, the main route is the SS36 (Milan\u2013Lecco\u2013Colico), followed by the SS38, which runs through the entire Valtellina valley; those coming from the Brescia area can instead travel via Val Camonica and the Aprica Pass. In summer, more adventurous travelers can opt for the scenic Gavia or Mortirolo passes, iconic destinations for cyclists.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper wp-block-core-paragraph-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How to get to Bormio without stress? Timing is the secret: it\u2019s essential to <strong>avoid Friday afternoons, Saturday mornings, and Sunday evening returns<\/strong>, when traffic to mountain resorts peaks. During the games period, traffic is expected to be even heavier, and it\u2019s always necessary to check whether there are <strong>any planned closures of the passes you intend to cross<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper wp-block-core-paragraph-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In any case, setting off before 6:30 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. usually ensures a smooth journey; if you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.locautorent.com\/en\/car-rental\/locations\/lombardy\/sondrio\/\">rent a car in Sondrio<\/a>, reaching Bormio will take about an hour. Alternatively, for those who prefer to leave the car behind, the <strong>regional train from Milan Central Station to Tirano<\/strong>, combined with a scheduled bus for the final 30-kilometer stretch, is a longer but scenic option that allows you to admire the valley\u2019s terraced vineyards without the stress of traffic jams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper wp-block-core-heading-wrapper\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bormio traffic: ZTL areas and where to park<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper wp-block-core-paragraph-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Access to Bormio\u2019s shopping streets is normally monitored by cameras and reserved for residents or tourists who, through their hotel, can obtain a temporary permit for luggage loading. During the <strong>winter Games 2026<\/strong>&nbsp;however, the village adopts a \u201clocked-down\u201d setup: in conjunction with races on the Stelvio slope, access filters (Zones 1 and 2) will be activated, making an <strong>Auto Pass<\/strong> mandatory to circulate during morning hours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper wp-block-core-paragraph-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As for parking, the most convenient paid options are the cable car multi-storey car park or the area in Via Pascolo, while those looking for <strong>free parking in Bormio<\/strong> can head toward the sports field or the cemetery, about a ten-minute walk from the heart of the village. During the gmes period, however, the watchword is Park &#038; Ride: the winning strategy will be to leave your car at the Aquilone car park in Valdisotto and rely on dedicated shuttle services, to experience the excitement of the Games without the stress of traffic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper wp-block-core-image-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.locautorent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/immagine-bottom_4JV3Hud.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to get to Bormio in winter To reach Bormio from Lombardy, the main route is the SS36 (Milan\u2013Lecco\u2013Colico), followed by the SS38, which runs through the entire Valtellina valley; those coming from the Brescia area can instead travel via Val Camonica and the Aprica Pass. In summer, more adventurous travelers can opt for the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6682,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_titles_title":"Winter Games in Bormio: traffic and parking info | Locauto","_seopress_titles_desc":"This February, Bormio will host the men\u2019s alpine skiing and ski mountaineering events of the Winter Games 2026. 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