Santa Caterina Valfurva

Santa Caterina Valfurva is a picturesque mountain village located in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. Nestled in the heart of the Stelvio National Park, it is a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts who come to enjoy the village's world-class skiing facilities.

Website link: https://www.santacaterina.it/en

More information about Santa Caterina Valfurva:

Skiing:

Santa Caterina Valfurva offers over 35km of ski runs suitable for all levels of skiers. The ski area is located between 1738m and 2848m altitude and has 10 lifts, including a gondola and chairlifts, which provide access to the pistes. The slopes are well-groomed and range from easy, blue runs for beginners to more challenging red and black runs for advanced skiers.

Website link to the ski area map: https://www.santacaterina.it/en/winter/ski-area/

Hospitality:

There are several restaurants and bars located on and off the slopes, serving traditional Italian cuisine and international dishes. The village also offers a range of accommodation options, including hotels, apartments, and guesthouses, to suit all budgets.

Getting there by car:

If you are traveling by car, Santa Caterina Valfurva is approximately a 3-hour drive from Milan and a 2-hour drive from Verona. From Milan, take the A4 motorway towards Brescia, then follow the signs for Passo del Tonale and Santa Caterina Valfurva. From Verona, take the A22 motorway towards Bolzano, then follow the signs for Passo del Tonale and Santa Caterina Valfurva.

Getting there by plane:

The nearest airports to Santa Caterina Valfurva are Milan Malpensa Airport and Verona Airport. From Milan Malpensa Airport, you can take a train or hire a car to Santa Caterina Valfurva. From Verona Airport, hire a car is the recommended option as it takes approximately 2 hours to drive to Santa Caterina Valfurva. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle bus to Brescia train station and then take a train to Tirano, followed by a bus or taxi to Santa Caterina Valfurva.