Pian Bormino

Pian Bormino is a locality in Valfurva, Province of Sondrio, Lombardy. Pian Bormino is situated nearby to the neighborhood Ponte di Pietra, as well as near Ponte dell’Alpe.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Gavia Pass and Corno dei Tre Signori.

Gavia Pass

Mountain saddle

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Gavia Pass is a high mountain pass in the Italian Alps. It is the tenth highest paved road in the Alps. The pass lies in the Lombardy region and divides the province of Sondrio to the north and the province of Brescia to the south. Gavia Pass is situated 3 km southwest of Pian Bormino.

Corno dei Tre Signori

Peak

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Corno dei Tre Signori is a mountain in Lombardy, Italy. The Oglio and Noce rivers originate there.

Monte Gavia

Peak

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Monte Gavia is a mountain of the Sobretta-Gavia Group in Lombardy, Italy. It has an elevation of 3,222 metres and towers above the Gavia Pass. Monte Gavia is situated 3 km west of Pian Bormino.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Santa Caterina di Valfurva and Conca del Montozzo.

Santa Caterina di Valfurva

Village

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Santa Caterina di Valfurva is a frazione of the comune of Valfurva, in the northern Italian province of Sondrio. It is home to a popular ski resort, which has held numerous FIS World Cup alpine races; Santa Caterina co-hosted the World Championships with Bormio in 1985 and 2005. Santa Caterina di Valfurva is situated 5 km north of Pian Bormino.