About Santa Caterina - presentation, information, photos and recommendations
Santa Caterina - sun, snow and dolce vita!
Santa Caterina Valfurva is a small and tranquil village at an altitude of 1,734 m. It is situated close to the Swiss border, in the middle of the fairytale scenery of the Lombardy Alps. It is also nestled in the protected area of the Stilfserjoch National Park. Families especially will feel right at home. Santa Caterina was not just the venue for the ladies' descent in the 2005 world championships, but also the home of the 3-time Olympic winner Deborah Compagnoni.
The altitude, as well as diverse snow cannons, ensure a high level of snow security! The location is ideal for all skiers, as Santa Caterina is situated directly on the piste. At the Monte Sobretta (3,296 m) mountain range, starting from an altitude of 2,880 m, you can ski directly into the resort centre. In the background, the panorama is dominated by the summits of the Ortler Mountains and the "Himalaya like" Forni glacier. Due to its predominantly challenging pistes and cross-country ski trails, Santa Caterina is also a popular destination among cross-country skiers and the host of many important international cross-country races.
SkiThe lift pass "4 Valli" is valid in the ski areas Cima Piazzi-San Colombano and Bormio, as well as in Santa Caterina – which opens up 100 kilometres of piste and 37 lifts to you. Alongside the sheer altitude of the ski area (1,225 – 3,012 m), there are snow cannons here to ensure high levels of snow. Santa Caterina, which was the venue for the ski world championship in 1985 and 2005, offers 20.5 km of piste with mostly intermediate runs (15,5 km). The 8 lift systems and 2 magic carpets, among them 2 modern 8-person gondolas, easily take you into the ski area.
The greatest challenge surely is the 2 km long black run from "Adler" covering 600 m altitude difference. In addition, the black piste named after the world champion "Deborah Compagnoni" is reserved for pros. The longest descent in Santa Caterina measures a proud 3.6 km and presents a drop in altitude of 1,000 m.
Boarders can let loose at the snow park and the free-ride area in Bormio. The pistes in Cima Piazzi-San Colombanoare, on the other hand, easier and perfect for trips with the family.
The small village of Santa Caterina is calmer than its famous neighbour Bormio. All the same, "après ski" is not a foreign word! Various traditional huts and cosy cafés and restaurants entice with regional and national specialities. The cosy sun terrace in the ski area is an inviting place to stop for a drink after the last descent. Guests can meet up later in the local disco to party. Additionally, neighbouring resorts Bormio and Livigno offer enough selection to provide an exciting night life.
Alternatively, there is also the possibility to participate in ice skating, tennis, or indoor climbing. The culturally aware can visit a museum or spend the evening at the cinema. Nature fans can visit the huge Stilfser National Park, where they can enjoy the varied flora and fauna.
Experienced cross-country fans will especially get their money's worth in Santa Caterina. A proud 15 kilometres of track like e.g. the piste Valtellina which reaches 1,800 m altitude and leads through dense forests. Some of the tracks were part of the world championships.
On the other hand, neighbouring Bormio offers 5 kilometres of simpler classical tracks. This includes the 2 km long floodlit "Alù", which entices enthusiasts even late in the day. A further floodlit track can be found near Valdidentro: 15 km of the "Pista Viola" shine in the adventuresome lighting! In total Valdidentro has 25 km of diverse trails offering different levels of expertise on different parts of the tracks.
| Skiing region |
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| Highest point ski area | 2.880 m |
| Lowest point ski area | 1.722m |
| Village height | 1.734m |
| Number of lifts | 9 |
| Number of drag lifts | 5 |
| Number of chair lifts | 2 |
| Number of cable cars | 2 |
| Total pistes | 35 km |
| Green/blue pistes | 2 km |
| Red pistes | 27 km |
| Black pistes | 35 km |
Santa Caterina | Santa Caterina Valfurva is a small and tranquil village at an altitude of 1,734 m. It is situated close to the Swiss border, in the middle of the fairytale scenery of the Lombardy Alps. It is also nestled in the protected area of the Stilfserjoch National
Park
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